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he Homelessness Prevention Program in Frontenac County is seeing a pattern. Clients are falling behind in their hydro bills and are not able to catch up. Hydro rate increases in recent months seem to be making the situation more dire. Sarah Kring is one of two homelessness prevention workers for Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), which offers service out of their office in Sydenham and also out of the Northern Frontenac Community Services (NFCS) office in Sharbot Lake. Kring says that over the last couple of weeks three families have come to see her after they have had complete hydro disconnections, continuing a trend she has noticed for the last few months. “The three families are all facing different challenges. One is a single mother who was hospitalized and came home to find the hydro was cut off; one is a family of four who have never used our services before and called us out of the blue; and the third was a family on a fixed income.” Kring has a few options to look at when working with families in this kind of situation. There are a couple of funding programs that SFCS administers that are available for emergency needs, but a family can only access those once every two years, for up to $1,200 for a couple and $2,000 for a family of four or more. “Hydro also has a program called LEAP [Low-Income Energy Assistance Program] that we can help our clients access, and the other thing we do is negotiate payment plans with Hydro. The workers we deal with at Hydro are pretty helpful, but with payment plans the families have to follow through or they can end up with an even more serious problem.” In addition to helping find some financial help for utility and rental needs, the homelessness prevention workers provide referrals to family counseling, mental health and
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other services that are offered by both SFCS and NFCS and by affiliate agencies who provide service out of the two offices and elsewhere in the local communities, including credit counseling. “As our program has developed we have made the connections with service providers to provide different kinds of support for clients who are in danger of losing their homes,” said Kring. Even though the clients facing hydro disconnections in recent weeks come from South Frontenac, the client load for the Homelessness Prevention Program has increased substantially, mainly in Central and North Frontenac. Between January and June of this year, the program served 118 clients in South Frontenac, 12 more than the same time period in 2015 and the same number as it did in 2014. In Central Frontenac, the number was 58, up from 36 in the same time period of 2012 and 21 in 2014. In North Frontenac the number was 23, up from 9 in the same time period in 2015 and 6 in 2014. Overall there is an increase of 36% in client files this year. Those figures jive with the experience of the North Frontenac Food Bank, which has seen a steady increase in the need for their services over the last 12 months. Hydro bills often become an issue because the priority is to pay for rent and food, and hydro can be left for later, which sometimes sets up a crisis like those that Kring has seen in recent weeks. She said that normally families are less stressed in the summer than in winter because winter brings heating bills and hydro costs for those that heat with electricity, but this summer has been very busy. Families looking to access services from Sarah or her co-worker, Michele Zigman, can call SFCS at 613-376-6477. or through NFCS at 613-279-3150.
The 134th Maberly Fair celebrated the theme of Heritage and the 200th anniversary of settlement in what is now Tay Valley, Drummond Township and the Town of Perth. From the opening parade across Hwy. 7 through the horse shows and heritage games, it was a day of memory and community under the brilliant summer sky. Pictured – old tractor hauling a garrulous family in the parade to start the fair.
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ourse manager Jim Lansdell and the staff at the Rivendell Golf Club in Verona don’t pay a lot attention to the Internet during the golf season. There’s too much to do every day, keeping the course in the best possible shape and making sure that everyone who comes to play, members and casual golfers alike, enjoys themselves. And during the off-season they don’t pay that much attention either, it turns out. That
might change a little bit as the result of something that a visitor to the course told Lansdell last week. “A golfer told me that we had been rated highly on a golf website, and then said that we should look into it because we were in the top 25 in national ranking, which is something we never would have expected because those kinds of rankings usually go
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Sydenham Pizzeria and Subway are also available, but the village has been missing a sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. Rumours that the former restaurant property across from the library at the corner of Wheatley and George streets was about to change hands began circulating though town in early August, and when pickup trucks started filling the small parking lot at the beginning of last week and people started cleaning and fixing up the place, the rumour mill went into overdrive. It turns out that the Teal family from Verona have purchased the building, and Carolyn Teal, formerly of Martha’s Place, is the new chef/manager of the restaurant. In recognition of the Point Park, which is also located across the street, the new restaurant will be called The Point Restaurant, “The Point is a landmark that everyone in and around Sydenham knows, so it seemed like a natural name for the restaurant,” said Carolyn Teal, who went to Sydenham High School years ago and still lives near Verona. She describes the cuisine of the restaurant as casual with a twist. Included in the breakfast menu, in addition to the classic Eggs Benedict with hollandaise and peameal bacon, is a
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Editorial
Time for some bold action from a county committee
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nyone who has been to the Frontenac County offices in what is known as “The Old House” will know that it is an apt name. The space still looks and feels like a house. There are large unused rooms, a round staircase reminiscent of Gone with the Wind, and small former bedrooms are divided to make up cramped desk space for workers. Accessibility is a major issue. The building was originally located in Frontenac County, in Kingston Township, when it was purchased in 1965 for $78,000. Frontenac County then built the Fairmount Home on the same property and the two buildings are connected by an annex. In 1998, Kingston Township joined with the City of Kingston, but the County maintained ownership of Fairmount Home and “The Old House”, as the County office building had been dubbed. While it is certainly odd that the county office and the location of most meetings of County Council is in Kingston, the fact is that the building was already there and any other option would involve spending a bunch of money That is about to change, however. In 2014, the consulting form KPMG prepared a Service Delivery and Organizational Review of Frontenac County operations. The review was wide-ranging, and it said the following about the county office: “The physical work environment for the staff assigned to the Old House is not a professional office environment. Work stations are scattered throughout the various rooms of a residential house, which results in a noisy and inefficient work environment.” The report also said that Council might consider building a new office somewhere in Frontenac County. In March of 2016, Council received a preliminary report from Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender, which listed eight options to deal with the deficiencies at the Old House. Option 1 was “do nothing”, and option 8 was ‘decommission the building and move to a new site”. In between, a
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number of other options were presented. Council instructed staff to explore three of the options, all of which involved making changes to the existing building to comply with accessibility regulations, and looked at making improvements to create a more usable space. Council members experienced quite a bit of sticker shock in July when Pender’s second report included cost estimates for the various options. Pender was leaning towards option #6 from the first report, to “convert the Old House to a new use and build an addition to accommodate accessibility and productivity needs.” That option was costed out at $4.4 million, so Pender also provided option 6B, kind of an option 6 lite, at an estimated cost of $2.8 million. His recommendation was for Council to proceed with 6B. To no one’s surprise, the $2.8 million renovation was not exactly embraced by Council. Instead Council decided to appoint a task force of its members to look further into the options. The task force was appointed at a special meeting of Council last Wednesday (August 24). It includes Natalie Nossal from Frontenac Islands, Ron Vandewal from South Frontenac, and John Inglis from North Frontenac. The task force’s mandate includes “carrying out an analysis and space review of the County of Frontenac Administrative Building” Given that mandate, here is some free advice. Don’t put any more money into the Old House. Start seriously looking at building an office for Frontenac County that will give the county some profile, at least for those of us who live here. Pender’s reports provide a lot of basic information on costs, at least the way the county spends money. The County has 22 staff. The typical allocation of office space is 175 – 250 square feet per person. New construction was costed by him at $300 per square foot. The reports also add between 22% and 25% in accumulated additional costs for design, project management, and contingency. Take the high end of all these figures. Let’s say there will be 30 people working for Frontenac County in 10 years, and let’s say they each need the full 250 square feet. Let’s also
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Letter to the editor Re: Hartington subdivision
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n August 23, the Township of South Frontenac held a special Council meeting to deal with the proposal to build a 13-lot subdivision in the tiny hamlet of Hartington. This meeting was followed the next day with a County Council meeting with the same purpose. This proposal surfaced
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say the added costs amount to the full 25%. In order to build a sufficiently sized 7,500 square foot brand-new office building, under those parameters, it would cost $2.675 million. There may be added costs purchasing a lot and there would be well and septic costs as well, which would probably result in a project in the $3 million range. With a bit of restraint it might even be possible to build a 7,500 square foot building for under $3 million. Many others have done just that, and some local contractors might be interested in putting a competitive bid together. The advantage of such a building would be that it would be purposely built as an office, and added features in the site plan and landscaping could turn it into a showcase for Frontenac County know-how, something that is desperately needed. In his initial report to Council, Kelly Pender said the fact that the existing building is located in Kingston “has been an issue for some members of council”. He also said, “On the positive side the office is located in close proximity to the 401 and the City of Kingston, which makes recruitment of staff and access to city services reasonable.” There are 27,000 permanent residents of Frontenac County. Perhaps locating the office close to where they live would help recruit the 25 or staff that the county needs from our own pool of talent. Not that a City of Kingston resident couldn’t commute to Verona, Parham, Sydenham or Sharbot Lake. There are plenty of people from those communities who commute to Kingston each day with little muss or fuss for gainful employment. If money is going to be spent on an office for Frontenac County, that money should be spent in Frontenac County. Every other jurisdiction in the world does that; why not do it here?
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Adapting to a changing world SINCE 1970
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his August we are in the tenth consecutive month of above-record temperatures. Not only is it clear that global warming is real but it is also clear that climate change is characterized by vastly increased variability in resulting weather. Forest fires here, flooding rivers there and killing drought in unpredictable locations. Making good judgments becomes difficult when guidance from the past is made doubtful by strange new developments. In the face of this warming trend and the difficulty of predicting where unusual weather will happen, we try to operate with infrastructure and policies that were designed for the much less extreme climate and much less variable weather of the 1930's through 1950's. So culverts are too small and bridges are too low. They were designed for less severe storms. Our agricultural and food production methods are not adapted to droughts that flare up. Our wells are threatened. Spring high water comes mid-winter. Adaptation is required both in our actions and in our thinking. Climate change is real and is linked to our concern about future energy supplies. Thinking people recognize that we need to stop adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Burning coal and oil to generate electricity will change our world by adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and changing global warming. We must adapt to new realities. We need
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alternative sources of energy. Our future will demand that we use all ways of meeting our needs for power. We will need all reasonable sources of power and all possible means of reducing the need for power. Our problem will not be solved by some large technical breakthrough but by accumulating adaptive small percentages both of increased energy production and of energy not used. It would be foolish if we sacrificed other valued components of our quality of life to meet needs for power. It is foolhardy to cover higher classes of farmland with solar panels. Proposing windmills in the globally recognized Important Bird Area on Prince Edward County was equally thoughtless. Forcing the infrastructure for power production into rural environments when the demand for that power is in urban centres is exceptionally foolish. There are rural qualities of life that, over the long term, will prove more valuable than short-term relief from urban NIMBYism or brief increases in urban cash flow. The Canadian way, from the last century, of imposing dams and their impoundments on northern and rural cultures is out-dated and never was justified. If Oakville wants power and a power plant is thoughtfully planned and clearly announced in advance, then it should go into Oakville's cultural future, at the site of the demand, not into someone else's cul-
tural existence. Such politically biased erroneous decisions sacrifice democracy to gain votes. Regulations and policies do not represent the fundamentals needed to judge future alternatives. Ontario's Green Energy Act does not characterize alternative power sources of our future –- it was a political act by the same fallible politicians who caved in to NIMBYism on the Oakville power plant. To make the best decisions, we must learn about alternative power sources and how they would affect our quality of life, not about errant political acts. Let's quit the divisive, often poorly informed, taking of sides for and against alternative power sources. Let's become critically informed about different kinds of energy sources and their side effects. Let's share the information and decide where to put them based on sound information. Let's not repeat the error of flooding northern river valleys without consultation or the equivalent error with solar panels or wind turbines. We draw electricity from a continent-wide grid; our baseboard heater may run on energy from far distant flooded valleys. Let's attend community meetings to discuss possible alternatives with open minds, seeking adaptive solutions, not with closed minds attempting to defend poorly informed belief systems.
Letters to the editor Subdivision - continued from page 2 about three and a half years ago, and has been discussed, studied and debated ever since. Residents of Hartington and the surrounding area banded together in opposition to this proposal. Our primary concern, from the beginning, has been our water. We have hired two preeminent experts to research the issue to see if we have reason to worry. The result of their efforts has been a resounding yes. We have every reason to worry. Their reports have been submitted to both Township and County councils. Tuesday's meeting resulted in the proposal being rejected by a vote of four to three. Two of the three voting in favour of the proposal are also South Frontenac's representatives on the County Council, Mayor Vandewal and Councillor McDougall. Since South Frontenac has the largest population of the four townships, our two representatives actually have three votes. This sounds like it should be good news, but, wait for it, they are under no obligation to represent South Frontenac's decision at County Council. Their three votes at County Council on Wednesday were for the proposal. This issue will be going before the OMB
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think the term 'representative' is misplaced. Mayor Vandewal and Councillor McDougall rejected Township Council's decision and carried their own agenda into the County Council meeting on Wednesday, and in front of the largest crowd ever seen at a County meeting, used their three votes to support the proposal. This, we think, was not a shining example of democracy at work. We think that there was, at the very least, a moral obligation to represent Township Council's position, and to represent the constituents most affected by this proposal. Shame on both Mayor Vandewal and Councillor McDougall for not doing so. - Hanne and Dennis Saunders
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my relief, it was not held there. The problem is what is going on there? Maintenance and heating. This was one proposed reason brought up when thinking of selling Piccadilly Hall. Not making money but costing, sell. We have two properties with ongoing expense and uncertainty. I could go on with the reasons I support Kent Labbett in his questions and lack of answers given to him. Sad part, the purchase is completed and those two properties are part of Central Frontenac's pie and will be for future years when setting up the budget. The hole is dug and we are all in it. There are many roads that did not see calcium treatment this year. They were told it was not in the budget. Something we have had prior, but this year no money for it. Not sure how many people did without, but I have spoken with people from two separate locations, that is two too many. I am sure there are many more within Central Frontenac that lost this needed treatment to control the dust. This year being extra dry has made the conditions even worse. We see very little from our taxes and deserve security in the basic needs, such as calcium treatment, road
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• It’s Garlic Festival time! Celebrate the stinky rose. Come early and enjoy Verona’s final festival for 2016. There will be lots to see, eat and sample. It will be a fun day for the whole family. The festival will be open rain or shine, outdoors or indoors at the Verona Lions Centre, Verona Sand Road, Saturday September 3, 9 am to 2 p.m. • Make plans to attend a Victorian Tea at Trinity United Church on Saturday, September 17 from 12:30 pm to 3 pm “time to pick a party”. Both ladies and gents are invited. Tickets are on sale for $15 at the following locations: Nicole’s Gifts, Martha’s Restaurant, and Upstairs in Harrowsmith (next door to Wilton Fabrics). For further info contact Noreen Peters (613 374-2391) • Are you a woman who loves to sing and is curious about joining a choir? The Frontenac Women’s Chorus is welcoming new members for September. No audition is necessary and an ability to read music is helpful but not required if you can learn by ear and carry a tune with their enthusiastic and friendly group. Join them in singing an exciting variety of songs on Monday nights - there’s a spot waiting for you! For information please contact Patty at pattyswell@yahoo.com. • The Flower Barrel competition is over and the winners will be announced at the Garlic Festival. Hats off to all the green thumbs that gave us such an awesome display of flowers on Main St. It was a tough summer of heat and little rain to grow anything but weeds, but the contestants’ barrels looked awesome.
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• With the September long weekend fast approaching, where did the summer go? Our community thanks all campers, cottagers, and visitors for visiting the Land O’ Lakes and supporting the many businesses. See you next year! Another school year begins on Sept. 6. Please be mindful of children walking to school and give school buses lots of room. • There has been a change in topic for the September 8 meeting of the Land o’Lakes Garden Club. Paul Lehman from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority will speak about integrating climate change into watershed policies, challenges & opportunities. This is a very timely subject af-
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ter the summer we've had, with drought-like conditions and some of our wells running dry!! All are welcome to Mr. Lehman’s presentation at 7pm at Pineview Church in Cloyne. • After a summer of service, the Lions meet again on a regular basis starting Wednesday, Sept. 7. Want to know more about this group? Want to join? If so, email Pam at pjeducate@kos.net. No email, not to worry. Call my number and leave a message. I will make sure Pam gets back to you. • Join in on Friday, September 9 to listen, sing to, and dance to the great local talent at the community’s Open Mike, which begins at 6pm with a pot luck supper. This event is presented by the Land O Lake Lions. • The General Meeting of the Cloyne &District Historical Society is at 1:00pm on Monday, September 19. • What a great way to begin the season of fall with the Land O’ Lakes Lions Club Fun! Raiser Golf Tournament on September 24 with registration at 10am. More information coming your way soon. • Do not forget the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour on September 24 & 25. Did you know there are 13 stops on this tour! Check out NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour. com for more information.
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HENDERSON Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Comings and goings included Randy and Elaine Cowdy, Scott and Jeffrey Hopkinson, Geraldine Mahoney. • Hopefully many folks will attend the ever popular Henderson United Church breakfast this Sat. (Sept. 3) at the Henderson Hall featuring Henderson French toast, pancakes, pure maple syrup, toppings, fruit, coffee and tea- all for a donation. It’s yummy in the tummy. Be sure to seek out the donation box when you first get there, and all proceeds aid the little white church on the corner. • Harlowe Wesleyan and Standard Church have taken the church on the road for two weeks to attend the Ivanhoe Camp, where folks learn Bible lessons, hear wonderful messages, and enjoy Christian music, all in a fantastic setting. The church will open up again on Sept. 11, God willing. • We’re also getting excited about the ninth annual Pat Ma-
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honey Fishing Derby to be held at Gull Lake Cottages area on Sat. Sept. 24, with a weigh in at 5pm. The cost is $10 and all proceeds aid the Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre, where the late Pat Mahoney received such excellent care when he died from cancer. Pat, spouse of Geraldine Mahoney and father of Nancy, Kelly and Katherine, was a very respected OPP police officer in our area, a loving father, husband, and friend. He was an avid outdoors man and what better way to celebrate and remember Pat for the wonderful man he was than by getting a ticket to this event. The cost is $10 and there are prizes for biggest bass, walleye and pike; plus draw prizes, dinner, silent and live auctions, adult and youth division. Tickets available at the Kaladar OPP office. • I hear that the recent Fiddlers event held in Harlowe was very exciting, and fun-filled. The food was super yummy.
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• The Community Centre was filled with the hum and buzz of good conversation on Saturday during the ham dinner. Everyone enjoyed the many salads, beans, ham, ice cream and treats. Thanks to all who helped to make the dinner a success. • “Free Land In Ompah in 1877”: a discussion evening will be held on Friday, Sept. 9 from 7 to 8:30 pm. LeeAnn White, Murray Elliott and Barbara Sproule will be sharing their memories of their ancestors’ arrival in the area and how they survived. Everyone is invited to attend to learn about our shared history and share reminiscences. • The annual Fall ATV Run is coming up on Sept. 17. You can register at 479-2176.
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Above: Saturday was a beautiful day for the Denbigh Griffith Lions’ Show & Shine, bringing out lots of people and cars. • A few new selections on the library shelves are: The Aromatherapy Garden: Growing Fragrant Plants; The Big Book of Nature Activities; Evelyn Jack’s Family Tax Essentials; I Saw The Light: The Story of Hank Williams; On The Go Bags: 15 Handmade Purses and Totes; Apprentice in Death by J.D. Robb; Rushing Waters by Danielle Steel; Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich; Damaged by Lisa Scottoline. As of September 1 the library changes over to winter hours: Monday 4-6pm; Tuesday 10am-2pm; Wednesday 4-7pm; Thursday noon-3pm; Saturday 9am-noon.
• From crafts, to games and Bible stories, the kids at the New Apostolic Vacation Bible School had a great time. The last day of VBS was the start to Sunday School, and a special service with Evangelist Gallagher, where the children performed “Peace Like a River” and “Glory Glory Hallelujah”. • Northern Lights Seniors Euchre at the Lions’ Hall in Griffith for the month of September will be Fridays, Sept. 9 & 23 at 7pm with eight games. Cost is $2 with a snack, tea or coffee and maybe a prize. The regular euchre schedule will resume in October on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Hope to see you there for some fun!
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• A message from Open Mic: Theresa Hooiveld and Larry Birney, the organizers, would like to thank all volunteers and entertainers who made the first Open Mic potluck a great success. The next Open Mic and potluck is Sat. Sept. 3, Kennebec Community Centre at 5 pm. Come on out and have a good time. • Wayne Carrothers has asked me to thank all the volunteers, from the donors to the kitchen crew, to the auction organizers and movers, plus everyone who attended, and bought items at last Saturday’s auction. The day was a tiring but great success and could not happen without the support of everyone. • On Sat. Sept. 3, 8 to 11 am the Henderson United Church is hosting their breakfast of pancakes, French toast and sausages. There will be lots of toppings to go with the breakfast so wake up early and start your day off with this great breakfast. A freewill offering is your admission price. • On Sat. Sept. 10 the Arden and Community Wesleyan Church is having its famous Roast Beef dinner, beginning at 5 pm. The price for these dinners is a free will offering and they have lots of food and great desserts. Come out and support this fine and generous organization. • On Thurs. Sept. 15, the Kennebec Rec Committee will be sponsoring the first Kid’s Klub Walk-a-Thon in the afternoon. Come out to the Rec Park, sponsor one or many kids as they make their way around the park and are challenged by numerous games of skill. This will be the first of a few fundraising events these kids will be holding and they really need your support and encouragement. Help them make next year’s field trip a reality. For more information please call Connie Tryan at 335-2958. • On Saturday Sept. 17, the Arden Legion, Branch 334 will be holding their Chinese Dinner/Quarter auction beginning at 5 pm. Tickets are by advance sales only so please call the Legion at 335-2737 for more information. • Line dancing has started in Sharbot Lake, Thursday mornings at 9 am at the United Church, opposite Mike Dean’s.
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• What a fantastic evening last Wednesday at the Crossing Pub in Sharbot Lake. After a beautiful supper, the Abrams Brothers gave the best entertainment anywhere to a full house. These guys have been putting on shows for 15 years, since they were nine and eleven years old and they just keep getting better. They are best friends as well as brothers and their musical talent is beyond anything I’ve ever seen or heard; they play the best Orange Blossom Special anywhere. Olive Allen was lucky enough to get kisses from both of them. Bet you haven’t washed your face yet, Olive. • It was another great Music Night with a full house on Aug. 25 at Snow Road hall with Wade Foster and Shaun McCullough. They played lovely songs they had written themselves, with good toe-tapping, hand-clapping fiddle tunes. The next Music Night at the community center is Thurs. Sept. 29 with Jeff Moulton, 7-9pm; tickets $10 advance; $12 at the door; call Yves, 613-278-1371. Sorry for the wrong number being put in for the last music night. • Lorraine & Jim Dix became first-time great grandparents to baby boy Logan Michael John. • Forty-nine people were spotted jumping in the river last week at Snow Road. Lorie Ryder hosted Coffee Break Friday morning and there was a lovely array of fruits and pastries; also cold juice and coffee. Nice to see Walter Cameron and Marilyn, also Janet Greeley out enjoying a cup. • A set of keys was found at Snow Road hall on Friday. If they could be yours please call Sue or Jeff, 613-278-0841. • Sorry about the wrong address for Freida Cooper last week. I was given the wrong address to visit her. It is Perth Community Care. • The church service next week is at Elphin at 9:30am. • Steve and Robin Riddell have sold their home in Robertsville and moved to Kingston where Robin is working. • Hope all the students and teachers had a great summer. Be sure to watch for the school buses. I’m sure there are also a lot of happy parents. • Happy belated 45th wedding anniversary to Reg & Linda Chappel. • Happy belated birthday Aug. 25 to Don Webster. Happy 65th birthday to Johnnie Schonauer; there was a great party on Saturday at the agricultural hall for him. Also happy birthday to Cheryl Cooper. • There was a beautiful wedding on Aug. 27 for Amber Lem-
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• Sympathy to the family of Edward Sitoski, beloved husband of Bev. He fought a brave battle with cancer. We enjoyed playing cards with him at Arden Community Hall. • Happy Birthday to Joelle Parr, Hayden Uens, Jennifer Mahoney, Shirley Dewey, Bob Fox, Bryan Fox, Doris Ritchie, Marion Bertrim, Dawson Hartwick, Jessica Scott-Warren, John Hole and Warner Antoine. • Congratulations to Wayne and Judy Reynolds on their 50th wedding anniversary (September 3). • Congratulations on the recent wedding of Chantel Teal and Owen Young. • Parham diners will start at noon on September the 26, the fourth Monday of the month. The new chef is Allie: phone 613-279-3151 for more details. • Thinking of Cindy Caird, Nancy Fobert, Ronnie Fobert, Cathy Bovie, David Fox, Shirley Noonan, King Stinchcombe
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fter a hot summer and our July and August barbeques, it’s time to resume our regular meetings. The next one will be on Tuesday September 6. We meet downstairs at the North Frontenac Telephone office at 12 noon. It’s time to discuss our fall trip. The Brockville Aquarium has been suggested and I’m hoping that we can settle on a date to accommodate the majority. Membership is only $7 a year, and that includes belonging to the United Senior Citizens of Ontario. They hear, and act, on what seniors are facing in their daily lives. They do ask for input from the smaller clubs. Sharbot Lake was commended for sending two proposals, which were presented to the Ontario government. Anyone 50 or over is welcome. Come, and bring a friend. For information call Shirley Crawford at 613-279-2990 or email Dorothy Fraser at dotdotfraser@gmail.com
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Sydenham Women’s Fastpitch Team 2016 Season Champs: Back row: Assistant coach Jim Milligan, Kallista Smith, Amanda Reid, Rachel Miller, Katie Milligan, Emily Caird, Coach Dan Meeks and scorekeeper Archie Meeks. Front row: Jacklyn Irwin, Meagan Petrie , Courtney Meeks, Eliza Earle and Sarah McCallum. Absent from photo: Joelle Parr, Kiley Redden, Ashley Gray and Lacey Latimer.
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• As kids and parents get ready for busy school days, the local food bank gets many visits and finds its supplies dwindling. If you can donate - they are in need of school snacks and breakfast foods. • Our local community has been hard hit lately with house fires, leaving two families homeless. There are several donation points within the village and friends and the community alike are pitching in to help out. If you have any extra furnishings, toys, clothing or household items please consider those who are now struggling to get by. • The Legion will be holding a fundraising dance featuring Still Standin' on Saturday Sept. 17. The proceeds will go to help out Ronnie Brown-Kemp (former owner of Ronnies) and her family as they try to recover from their house fire. • St Paul’s Anglican Church in Sydenham will be holding a Vendors’ Fair on Saturday Sept 10 from 10-3. All vendors are locals who will be promoting the business they are involved with. To name a few - Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Silpada, Leggings and many many more. This is an ideal time to get a head start on Christmas shopping, or book a home party to enjoy the full range of products available. • Monday September 12, St Patrick’s in Railton is having
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Sundance Artisan Show this weekend T he Sundance Artisan Show is marking its 10th year. For the past five years the show has been held on the picturesque Fall River, at a wooded site right behind the Fall River Restaurant on Highway #7 and Road 36 (Maberly Elphin Road) in the village of Maberly. With over 40 artisans in one location this show offers the unique opportunity to see many artists showing their one of a kind work in many different mediums. Pottery, wood turning, jewelry, furniture, weaving, glass and even cedar strip boats are all here for your viewing and shopping pleasure. Among the artisans at the show this year there are nine who work in wood, plus seven of Ontario's leading glass artists, including Sarah Dionne from Stirling, Alexi and Mariel Frit Flava Vase - Alexi Hunter Hunter from Kingston Glass Studio, Lalaland Glass Studio from Prince Edward County, Yolanda Noble from Inverary, Di-
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PAGE 7 submitted by Theresa Hooiveld entertainers. As well as a surprise visit to “check out” the open mic by our own Central Frontenac councilor, Cindy Kelsey, the music was enhanced all evening by the superb guitar licks and solos of country music recording artist Sonny Oden from Texas, USA, with his wife Connie Phillips, who also sang some lovely country tunes. The “Share the Wealth” draw saw the winner walk away with $70! It was truly an enjoyable and gratifying evening for all! Many thanks to all those who participate, entertainers and audience alike, whose support has brought a new once-amonth entertainment choice to Arden and the surrounding area. The next Open Mic is Saturday Sept 3 with a potluck at 5pm; music from 6 to 10pm. Any net proceeds from the open mics held in September, October and November will be donated to the Coats for Kids program. The OPP in Hartington is one of the sponsors of Coats for Kids. Coats of sizes 2T – 16 are needed. They do not have to be brand new; “gently used” is quite acceptable. As much as possible, coats collected from our area will be given to children in our area. The coats are collected until the end of November, after which they will be distributed by Corus Entertainment, who runs the program. For further information please email Theresa at theresa.hooiveld@gmail.com.
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Open House - Sunday, September 4th 2-4 pm 1024 Windy Bay Lane:, Mazinaw Lake, in stunning Land O’Lakes. Directions: Highway 41 to Head Road, take Head RD to Shabomeka Lake RD, turn left and follow to Windy Bay Lane – turn left onto Windy Bay Lane and follow to #1024 (only 1 ½ hours from Kingston) You can enjoy year round access to your 4 season home on Mazinaw Lake, in glorious Land O'Lakes. Check out your back yard on Mazinaw lake with glorious sunset views! Charming 2 Bdrm 1365sf 4 season recreational home. Private sun room, master bdrm; renovated eat-in kitchen (2013); 23.4’ x 18.7' living room with oil stove; 14.7' x 22.3' family room with stone fireplace, and hospitality kitchen, laundry & utility room and new installed generator. Services include: 200 amp service, septic, & thermopane double-glazed windows. Plus, original (1959) 800'sf, 3 bedroom guest cottage, (with rental potential or extra room for family); pine kitchen, livingroom with screened-in sunroom & front deck overlooking waterfront. 100amp service, EBB, new septic (2012), drilled well & lake water, newer vinyl siding (2001) and new shingles 2014.
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Labour Day weekend Sept 2 - 5 ARDEN ARTISANS Labour Day Weekend Sale, Sat – Mon. 10am-5pm at Gallery on the Bay, Arden Batik & Arden Pottery; info 613335-2032 CLOYNE STUDIO TOUR, September 2-5, 10-4 daily, including: 1004 Fosters Lane, Cloyne 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. 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. HENDERSON – BREAKFAST pancakes, French toast, sausages, hosted by United Church, 8-11am, community hall; admission by donation. Info: 613-336-2467 LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd., 1-3pm, rushes & cattails workshop; $15, pre-register 278-1203; admission to museum free, open Saturdays 11am-3pm; www.ankaretdean.ca SHARBOT LAKE FARMERS MARKET
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9am-1pm, Buttertart Challenge; register by Sept. 2 slfminformation@gmail.com; winners announced 11:30am, Oso Beach. VERONA LIONS GARLIC FESTIVAL, 9am– 2pm, Lions Centre; family event, something for all ages, great garlic & food; garlic awards, children’s center; admission by donation; www.veronalions.ca
Sunday September 4 SHARBOT LAKE – OCONTO MEMORIAL SERVICE, 3pm, please bring lawn chairs; rain location Pentecostal Church
Tuesday September 6 RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS leisurely lunch. Crossing Pub, Sharbot Lake 11:30 am. Call 613-279-3778 by September 2 SHARBOT LAKE 39ers meet downstairs North Frontenac Telephone office, noon potluck; come & provide input for our fall trip. Anyone 50 or over welcome; info Shirley 613279-2990; dotdotfraser@gmail.com 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
Wednesday September 7 SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, community centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
Wed & Thurs September 7 & 8 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE - AUDITIONS for musical “Turtle Crossings” 7pm, Granite Ridge Education Centre, Sharbot Lake; teenage boys & girls, adult males & females needed, also musicians; info: Kathy Bonsal talk2kat@bell.net; nflt.ca
Thursday September 8 LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: “Integrating climate change into watershed
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Pat and Kate Joslin of Bear Roots Gardens and their helpful crew will be among the vendors at the Verona Garlic Festival. by Jeff Green he Verona Lions Club will be welcoming 40 vendors on Saturday, Sept. 3 to an event that has grown steadily in recent years. “People seem to come from all over to get their garlic, and see what is new. They are what I call 'foodies' who just love meeting with growers and supporting them,” said Wayne Conway of the Verona Lions, a key organizer of the event. Over 40 vendors were registered for the garlic festival as of Tuesday, all from within 125 kilometres of Verona. Over half of them are producers of garlic and other garden produce, and the rest are craft vendors.
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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 policies” with Paul Lehman, Mississippi Valley Conservation; info: yram@golden.net MABERLY - FOOD FIT, community hall opening session of 12-week course; 10am-1pm; info, registration: Rosie 613-267-2648, ext. 6 PLEVNA CRAFT GROUP meets every Thursday Sept. 8 – May 31; 10am-4pm, crafting, new ideas, fun & talk; info Elaine Lang 613-558-2336 or 613-479-2336; all welcome
helmine 374-2614. HARROWSMITH - OLDE TYME FIDDLERS OPEN MIKE, Golden Links Hall, 1-5pm followed by dinner, $10, for tickets call 372-2410, sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs MCDONALDS CORNERS – JAMBOREE, Agricultural Hall, music begins 1pm, dinner @ 5pm, $15; info: 613-278-2362.
Friday September 9
DENBIGH - CHRONIC PAIN WORKSHOPS, 6 free weekly workshops sponsored by Land O’ Lakes Community Services, Denbigh hall, Sept 12 - October 24, 1:30-4pm; register: Pam Lemke 613-336-8934 x 229; p.lemke@ lolcs.com LAND O’LAKES COMMUNITY SERVICES Annual General Meeting, Northbrook Lions’ Hall, reception 6:30pm, business meeting 7pm; all welcome MABERLY - TAY VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR meets Mondays 6-7:30pm alternating between Maberly Hall and Lanark Lodge; register at township office or www.tayvalleytwp.ca. by Sept. 6, $40 for fall term or $75 fall & spring; after Sept 6 $50/session; info: 613-264-1458; audition or ability to read music not required. RAILTON - BINGO, St Patrick’s church; doors open 6pm. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151.
HARROWSMITH - YOUTH DANCE, Golden Links Hall, 7-9:30pm, for public school children, $6, info 372-2410, sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2; info, 613-336-8142. OMPAH - “FREE LAND IN OMPAH IN 1877”, discussion by local residents on area’s history, 7-8:30pm, community center, all welcome SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB General Meeting, 7pm, 1106 Gemmills Road.
Saturday September 10 ARDEN – ROAST BEEF DINNER at Kennebec Hall, 5-6:30pm, sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church, freewill offering BERNIE’S FIDDLE & GUITAR CAMP Tamworth Elementary School, 9am-5pm; Fiddle, guitar & mandolin workshops; adults $70; 18yrs & under: $35, lunch included; info, registration: 613-379-2469; faun.fiddlecamp@ gmail.com FRONTENAC MINOR HOCKEY ASSOC. Rinks To Links Golf Tournament fundraiser, Rivendell Golf Club, Verona, $100 pp includes green fees, cart, dinner; prizes, silent auction; register www.frontenachockey.ca PERTH - JDN CENTER FOR CHILDREN with ADHD, Autism or Cognitive Deficit Disorder; 12 Elliot St. opening 11am-2pm; BBQ, face painting; Info: www..jdncenter.com. SYDENHAM - VENDORS’ FAIR, St Paul’s Anglican Church 10-3; Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Leggings & more.
Sunday September 11 BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wil-
Verona Garlic Festival – 10 years of the stinky rose “That number is a bit down from the number of vendors we ended up with last year but every year there are last-minute additions, so I expect we will have as many or more this year than in previous years,” he said. Among the vendors this year is a very local micro-producer, Bear Roots Gardens from downtown Verona. Pat and Kate Joslin work a 1/3 of an acre patch where they produce garlic, peppers, tomatoes, ground cherries and other vegetables, as well as a line of organic, locally adapted seeds. Don't miss their booth. There are also four community groups who will have booths at the festival this year, including the Bellrock Community Hall; the Portland and District Heritage Society, who will be churning butter as part of their display; Girl Guides of Canada; and the Township of South Frontenac. The canteen at the hall will be open and serving garlic- themed cuisine, and the Lions will have their two kids' rides as well as the mini-putt on hand to entertain the younger set. At 1 pm, the Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards, one of the unique features of the Verona festival, will be presented, and the winners of the Verona Community Association's Flower Barrel contest will be announced as well. Paul Pospisil will preside over the garlic awards and John McDougall, a Lions Club member and township councilor, will be the emcee. Before the award presentations, the festival will take some time to honor the memory of Ron Whan, a local garlic grower who
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Monday September 12
Tuesday September 13 NORTHERN 5 DINERS, Ompah hall, noon, For those 50+, $12, reservations requ’d 613279-3151
Wednesday September 14 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, for all members & anyone interested in attending, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, Membership - family $20/yr., single $10/yr.; info: Laura 613-888-0077 SNOW ROAD – COMMUNITY POTLUCK, community center, 5:30pm.
Thursday September 15 ARDEN – KIDS’ KLUB WALK-A-THON fundraiser, Rec Park, come and sponsor one or many kids; info: Connie 335-2958; sponsored by Kennebec Rec Committee
Frontenac County, but passed away a few weeks later. Entry to the Verona Garlic Festival is by donation, and it runs from 9am until 1pm at the grounds of the Verona Lions Hall on Verona Sand Road. Don't forget to check out the Frontenac Farmers Market as well, which is held at Prince Charles School in Verona on Road 38.
Silver Lake Pow Wow – One of the feature dancers at the Men's Dance at the Silver Lake Pow Wow, which was held on August 27 & 28 at Silver Lake Provincial Park. The Soaring Eagle Singers Drum, helped out by a Women's Drum, kept the dancers moving all weekend.
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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 1 BEDROOM APT. lower level of our quiet, non-smoking home; suitable for one person or senior who can climb stairs; near village of Verona; $500 + heat; 1st & last required; 613374-1843 2 BEDROOM APT. $800 plus hydro, one parking spot, in Verona. Call 613-374-2851 3 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APT in Arden, basement storage, heat, hydro, appliances included, available immediately, $900/month, call 613-335-3878 ARDEN VILLAGE, 2 bedroom bungalow, $575 + utilities, 1st & last required, no exceptions, references, call 613-374-3336. 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 12-WEEK-OLD GUINEA HENS, $10 each. Also dressed pork by the half or whole, $2.50 per lb. cut & wrapped. Call 613-353-2460 Bamboo sheet set, twin, double, Queen, King, $29.99. Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES FALL REBATE with a savings up to $800. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD – dry, seasoned, mixed hardwood, $325 full cubic cord, local delivery 20 km. Discount for large orders. Call 613-279-2048 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
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PHOTOCOPY & FAX SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake (rear building). Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White, 1-10 copies: 15¢ ea; 11-25 copies: 10¢ ea; 26-100 copies 8¢ ea. Colour copies 65¢ ea.; 25¢ for 50+ . Taxes extra. 613279-3150; info@frontenacnews.ca
GARAGE/YARD SALES ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES, worth the scenic drive. Road 38 to Crow Lake Road to Badour Road. Follow signs. Fri. 2, Sat. 3, Sun 4, 8-8 SPYGLASS COVE, Clarendon, Hwy 509. Open Tues – Sat. 8am-7pm. Open Sunday 2pm - 6pm. Open Labour Day weekend, includes Monday. Avon blue canisters; ladies’ watches; woven tables; Christmas tea set; Corel dish set (Iris pattern); talking fish; chairs; etc. YARD SALE: 4871 Petworth Road (6.5 km west off Road 38) 8 am. Saturday Sept. 3 & Sunday Sept. 4. Downsizing sale YARD SALE -5460 HINCHINBROOKE ROAD – HARTINGTON, Saturday September 3 – 8:00 am. Moving in sale
FOUND FOUND - YOUNG BLACK AND WHITE MALE CAT in the vicinity of Long Lake Rd., Fox Rd., McLean Rd. - Mountain Grove. Please call 613-335-2001 PARTS OF A DRONE, found at government dock, Sharbot Lake. Call 613-279-3150
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
HUNTING & FISHING FIREARMS COURSE September 16, 17. Hunter Ed Course, September 23, 24. Harrowsmith. Wild Turkey Licence Examinations. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY AND FIREARMS COURSES; Turkey examinations; please call for course dates and details; call Richard, 613336-9875
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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TEA & MINI MANI OPEN HOUSE. Join us at the Oso Township Hall, Sharbot Lake, September 16, 5:30 – 8:30pm. For more information call Nancy Hilder, 613-329-3255.
SERVICES ANYTHING METAL: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, free pickup, call 613-375-6377, leave message HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. 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 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.
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LOLCS chronic pain workshops A
re you living with chronic pain? Land O’ Lakes Community Services, will be holding six FREE weekly workshops, which will help you gain knowledge and new skills to better manage your chronic pain, keep active and live healthier. These workshops help people who have a wide range of chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia, repetitive strain injury, post stroke, neuropathic and other chronic pain conditions. The workshop is open to anyone living with chronic pain, their family members or caregivers. The workshops will take place at the Denbigh hall, 222 Highway 28, starting Monday Sept 12 and going to October 24, 1:30-4pm.You will receive a free copy of the” Living Well with Chronic Pain” resource book. Space is limited; you can register by calling Pam Lemke 613-336-8934 ext 229, p.lemke@lolcs.com or 1-877-679-6636.
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RAIN OR SHINE SEPTEMBER 9TH & 10TH 2016 9AM – 4PM
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n August 25, 2016 police executed a search warrant at a residence in Central Frontenac Township and located a marihuana grow operation. Additionally, an illegally possessed firearm and ammunition were seized. A 42 year-old male, a 39 yearold female and a 15 year-old young person face several charges. The male adult, who also faces an additional charge of uttering a threat to damage property, was held in custody pending the outcome a bail hearing on August 29. The 39-year-old female and 15 year-old young person were released and will be summoned to court at a later date. The potential street value yield of the seized marihuana is estimated at $10,000.
Northern Frontenac Community Services Youth Program Coordinator Job Summary: To plan and implement youth related activities in a rural setting including sports, leadership and recreational programs. This is a full time position (35 hours per week) with benefit package. Requirements: • Recreation Diploma/Degree and or related field of study • Experience with sports programs (lacrosse an asset) • Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising volunteers or staff • Experience working with youth. • Valid driver license/access to vehicle • Current CPR and basic first aid qualifications • Proven planning, organizational and implementation skills • Vulnerable Sector Screen • Ability to work flexible hours and travel Deadlines for applications: Thursday September 15, 2016 at noon Applicants may send or fax a resume to: The Child Centre Maribeth Scott, Manager 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-3355(fax) kids@nfcs.ca
EVERYTHING MUST GO! LOCATION: 1337 Burke Settlement Road SHARBOT LAKE ON 5km north of Intersection Hwy 509 & Hwy 7 (Follow the signs)
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION No. 2016-15 Roof Restoration – Roads Garage No. 1
Locations Dr. P.H. Radford, Optometrist
Eyecare Clinic
The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac invite qualified/certified contractor/firm(s) to submit a Quotation for the Restoration of existing 4035 square foot asphalt and gravel (BUR) roof on the Roads Garage No. 1 located at 1272 Road 506, Cloyne, Ontario.
Sydenham Clinic • (613)376-3097 2825 Rutledge Road Sydenham
Firms must have current WSIB coverage and appropriate Liability insurance as indicated by the Request for Quotation document.
And now in
The Quotation Document, which includes the Minimum Requirements, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca
Westport
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Please direct any specific inquiries to Jim Phillips P.Eng., Public Works Manager at publicworks@northfrontenac.ca, (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any quotation submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Quotation at any time up to the notification of the Award. The RFQ Submission is due by 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2016. RFQ Submissions can be provided by letter, fax or emailed to: Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager Township Of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Fax No. 613-479-2352 Email – publicworks@northfrontenac.ca
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SOCIAL NOTES OBITUARY WATSON, Glenn Frank Russell (Former long- time resident of Cloyne, Ontario, serving the community through Watson's Mini-Market) Peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Thursday, August 25th, 2016 in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Jean Watson (nee - Brown). Beloved father of Russell Watson (Kim), Sandra Mordak (Ernest), Kathleen Giles (John) and Bruce Watson (Patty). Dear brother of the late Howard Watson, Violet Briggs, Phyllis Meridith and Enid Scott. Lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Cloyne Historical Society would be appreciated by the family. A Memorial Service will be held at the Milestone Funeral Center (11928 Highway #41, Northbrook, Ontario, 613-336-6873) on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation commencing from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Burke Funeral Home (613-9686968) 150 Church Street, Belleville. Online condolences welcomed at www.burkefuneral.ca.
Maloney, Patrick On August 21st at 4:30 PM, Patrick Maloney died in his Arden home with his partner of 42 years at his side. We, Pat’s family, would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the man he was and the legacy that he left. He was a strong supporter of community, humanity and his family; always defending what he believed in, and doing so with an intelligence and integrity that would make our world a better place if it were more common. Pat approached his illness with an astounding amount of grace, dignity and humour; always planning for the future, and providing hope to those who loved him most. His character represents an irreplaceable presence in all of our lives. He will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife Joanne, son Luke (Bridget), and daughter Emma (Jon). A celebration of life will take place on September 24th, from 1:00PM-3:00PM at 1043A Big Clear Lane in Arden (parking at the community parking lot). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Terry Fox Foundation.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Serving the area for over 100 years.
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Osmond Foy 1918 - 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Osmond Foy on Wednesday, August 24 in his 98th year. Osmond was predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth, Lennox, Donald, Oriole, Christina, Esther, John, Laura, and Guy, and by his wife, Helen (Brown). He is survived by his son Richard (Jan) Foy, and his daughter Tina (Dana) Richard. He will be remembered fondly by his four granddaughters, Lisa (Matt) Martin, Heather (Patrick) O’Brien, Kathryn (Neil) Richard and Christina (Mark) Richard. We are thankful that he lived long enough to know his great-grandchildren, Shannon, Sean, Max, Jack and Sam. Osmond maintained a solid relationship with his extended family in the Killaloe and Round Lake area, and was well-respected by them. He will be sadly missed by his Meakin and Anderson nieces and nephews. Osmond encouraged us all to look with optimism to the future, and he was confident that his family would maintain the strong work ethic that he so greatly valued. The youngest of 10 children, Osmond was born in a log house on the banks of the Bonnechere River near Killaloe, Ontario. As a young man, he spent the winters in the nearby logging camps, earning a dollar a day. At the onset of WWll, he joined the army and served overseas as a Bren gun operator. Tempered by the grief and hardships of the Great Depression and the war years, he returned to Canada with hopes of a future made better by the power of sheer hard work. Osmond and his wife, Helen, established a successful family business, Brown’s Tent and Trailer Park, at the head of Mazinaw Lake. In that role, they served as steady and ever-reliable support for cottagers and campers alike. He and Helen were unfailing in their hospitality and their willingness to help others. He served his community as well, in the role of Councillor, Deputy Reeve, and then Reeve of Denbigh, Ashby and Abinger Twp from 1968 until 1982. He had few hobbies, but enjoyed vegetable gardening and took great satisfaction in the quality and quantity of his potatoes.. He was a superb card player and loved a good game of euchre or cribbage. We will miss him dearly and, in the words of one of his nephews, we wish him “a strong walk home”. Very heartfelt thanks to the staff and special friends at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, where he spent his final months. We were comforted knowing he was in such good hands. The family received friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Tuesday from 6-8pm and Wednesday from 11-12 noon. A Celebration of Life Service followed in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 12:00pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Pine Meadow Special Needs Fund. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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Richard (Dick) Hook died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kingston on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the age of 83 following a long battle with renal failure and cancer. Beloved husband of Olive (Blazey) for 63 years. Loving father of Richard L. of Kingston, Kenneth (Catherine) and Tracy (Sandi) of Cloyne and Jason (Tiffany) of Kingston. Fondly remembered grandfather of Danny, Kevin, Katie, Sarah, Stacie, Ellen, Erin, Ashley, Faith and Jadon. Great grandfather to 14 children (soon to be 15). Born in Canandaigua New York, to Warren and Luella Hook, Richard worked for his father Warren of W. E. Hook & Son throughout his youth learning trades in the general contracting business. Richard and Olive were married in 1953 and vacationed in Canada throughout their early marriage. Their family of 6 immigrated to Canada in 1970 and settled in Cloyne, Ontario becoming Canadian citizens in 1976. Richard and Olive operated Hook’s Homes starting in 1970 as a general contracting business serving area residents. In the mid-70s they opened an appliance business in Cloyne. In 1979 Richard and Olive purchased the original Thompson Variety Store from Ron and Shirley Sedore which was replaced with the first supermarket in Northbrook (Freshmart) in 1985. Upon selling the Freshmart the Hooks started the Lazy Days Gift Shop north of Cloyne which was known by the large Muskoka chair ‘the largest in the East’ built in 1989. Thousands of visitors have been photographed in the big chair now located at the Cloyne General Store. Richard was a true community volunteer, freely offering his time throughout the 1970s and 80s with the Cloyne Recreation Club, NEO (Northern Emergency Organization – a forerunner to ambulance services), the Beaver Snowmobile Club (forerunner to the Mazinaw Powerline Club) and the Land O’ Lakes Lions Club, holding the office of Lion Secretary for several years. Richard was a member of the Arden Masonic Lodge. He also served as Councillor for Barrie Township and later as Deputy Reeve for North Frontenac Township. Richard also served as County Councillor for the County of Frontenac from 1994-97. As a devoted husband, father and grandfather he will be sadly missed. He always had time to listen and enjoyed telling stories of his past experiences and adventures. His favourite activities included fishing, hunting and building projects. Richard and Olive were instrumental in building Flintshire Farms in Flinton and Hook’s Building Centre in Cloyne. The Hooks spent their last several years living at 310 Bath Road in Kingston where they made many new friends. Richard enjoyed feeding the dogs as they entered the lobby of Homestead Apartments. There will be no funeral or services for Richard as per his request.
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On August 25, the OPP, supported by the Emergency Response Team, Canine Officers and the Aerial Support unit, located a missing woman in the McDonalds Corners area. The 25-year-old woman from the Toronto area was last seen at about 7am on August 25. Police were called at 11:45am and the woman was located at about 4.22pm.
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Edward Lloyd 1946 - 2016 Peacefully, at home in Northbrook after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Loving wife of 46 years to Evelyn (nee Tattersall). Dear father of Shawne Scott of Arden and Eddie Jr. of Northbrook. Cherished Poppa of Robyn & Lincoln Lloyd and Swayde and Quinn Scott. Eddie will be sadly missed by his brothers Robert (Dorothy) Lloyd, Bruce Lloyd, Dale Lloyd, all of Northbrook and his sisters Shirley Broadbent (the late Doug) of Oshawa, Sheila Wannamaker of Oshawa. Predeceased by his parents Clayton & Alean Lloyd. Brother-inlaw of Paul Tattersall of Kitchener and Lois Tilling (the late Ken) of Oshawa. Pre-deceased by his brother-inlaw Gordon “Billy” Tattersall and sisters-inlaw Susan Royal and Dorothy-Anne Tattersall. Loving uncle and great-uncle to his many nieces and nephews. In keeping with Eddie’s wishes, cremation has taken place with no visitation or service. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
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submitted by NFLT his fall, North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) is proud and excited to be presenting an original new musical, “Turtle Crossings”, written by NFLT veteran, Craig Godfrey. Tesah Carter is a music teacher at an urban high school. While singing at an open-mic night with her friends, she reminisces about her childhood cottage days. Through her sharing, we revisit a young girl's life as she grows up at the lake. Along the way, we witness a powerful bond that develops with the boy next door, whom she looks up to as her guardian. In the end, we see how a spiritual re-awakening and the caring love of her "guardian" combine to bring an unforeseen joy into her world. With an original score of music, a wide variety of characters and a tale of human interest that runs the entire gamut of emotions, “Turtle Crossings” is sure to prove captivating and delightful to our audiences. Brian Robertson will direct our Fall 2016 launch of this original musical. Brian is a familiar face in these NFLT productions, and he’s excited to be working on this fun presentation. Auditions will be held on Sept. 7 & 8. See the ad on page 3. Visit www.nflt.ca
Bear Cubs in Arden
Thanks to Ron McKenzie of Arden for submitting some great photos of two bear cubs that were eating apples from the trees in their front yard on August 24. They did not see the mother.
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Plant Canada 150 bulbs A s summer gradually moves towards fall, Villages Beautiful Sharbot Lake would like to thank all those unnamed flower fairies who have planted and watered the various flower displays, boxes and tubs, throughout the village. This year has been a real challenge. We tend to take for granted that these displays continue throughout the hot dry weeks. But it is only the hard work of these residents and businesses that makes this possible. If you see one of these fairies, please thank them. Looking ahead, did you know that there is an official Canada150 tulip bulb, which will be available exclusively at Home Hardware throughout Canada? Our own H.H. is putting in an order, so get yours in now as there obviously will be a limited supply. These need to be planted in the fall for spring flowering. If you miss the boat on this one, we might suggest that just plain red and white tulips would look lovely to celebrate this event. Worried about squirrels? Try placing chicken wire over them. The bulbs won’t mind but the squirrels will be frustrated. Or some varieties
New community choir in McDonalds Corners
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he Community Arts organization MERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation and Arts) is pleased to announce the formation of a new weekly community choir starting September 21 until November 23. Almonte community choir director, Jennifer Noxon, will lead this weekly a capella choir on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 until noon starting September 21. The cost is $100 for the ten weeks. The choir will sing a variety of material – rounds, short easy-to-learn 2-4 part songs, and some longer songs from the folk, world music, and pop traditions. Songs are taught orally, though written lyrics or simple sheet music will be provided when necessary. The ability to read music is NOT required. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you find yourself singing in harmony with others. For information or to register contact Jennifer at randsalmonte@gmail.com or 613256-8809 or Marilyn at meraschoolhouse@ bell.net.
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of daffodils come close to red and white and the squirrels don’t like them. Can you imagine it, all of the village, and maybe all of Central Frontenac, abloom with
red and white flowers of any kind throughout the season, to mark 150 Years of Confederation? Think about it as you plan for 2017. Tracey at the Lawn and Garden Centre at Clement Road would be happy to advise you on plants to suit a particular location. Happy Gardening.
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC 2 JOB POSTINGS The Township is seeking experienced applicants for the role of Chief Building Official and the newly created role of Manager of Development Services. For complete job descriptions and to view the postings please visit the Township’s website under Town Hall/Careers. Please forward your resume and covering letter to HR@Southfrontenac.net by no later than 4:00pm on Wed. Sept 21, 2016.
TAX SALE PROPERTIES RFP - #TS-16-01 Request for Proposals are being accepted for the Purchase and/or Redevelopment of failed tax sale properties. Please visit the Township Website for further information at www.southfrontenac.net under ‘Town Hall/ Tenders’. Deadline date for submissions is September 28, 2016 at 3:00 pm.
FIRE BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED The Fire Ban has been lifted however residents are reminded to review the Burning By-law 2012-68. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Fire Chief at Ext 2234.
FINAL TAX NOTICES – 2ND INSTALMENT DUE DATE The Residential, Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Resident and Mixed assessment 2016 Tax Notice 2nd instalment due date is September 30, 2016. If you have misplaced your Final Tax Notice or need to know the amount of the instalment please contact the tax department via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.
POSTAL DISRUPTION In the event of a possible postal disruption, please see our website for further information on alternatives for communications and payments.
LABOUR DAY CHANGES TO GARBAGE PICKUP Only residents with regular garbage pickup on Monday, September 5th will be affected. Monday’s garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, September 6th. The pickup days for garbage and recycling for all other residents remain the same. Have a wonderful, safe long weekend and remember. “The only cure for LITTER is YOU!” Loughborough WDS will be closed Monday, September 5th.
THE FALL WINDS ARE BACK… And they don’t mix very well with paper recycling week so please take precautions that what you put in your recycling box STAYS in your recycling box. Loose newspapers will end up kilometers away and empty water bottles tend to gravitate into the ditches and treeline. Not overfilling your box will make the contents more compact and less likely to fly around or the simple act of putting a rock on top of your newspapers will hold them down. An alternative would be to put your newspapers flat in a grocery bag then into your recycle bin, it holds a lot and they are contained. Please keep our environment in mind when recycling.
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.
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ictured here is the cover of our 2017 Heritage calendar as displayed in the Pioneer Museum. Inspired by Carol Morrow, the historical society has produced a window into local history in the form of a calendar each year since 2004. This one features contributions by men of the area. An example is the story of George Salmond, born in 1884 on the property that became Salmond's Resort on Mississagogon Lake. You'll read about moving his house from the Big Dipper Mine and marvel at this accomplishment using primitive technology. Back issues of calendars are archived in the museum and we are sometimes asked for a photocopy of a picture, or story. Much research has been done on historical businesses, people, places, schools and roads; just one more source of information for future generations.
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
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, September 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm. The next Committee of the Whole meeting is September 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm. 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours – Monday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Rivendell recognised for excellence - continued from page 1 to golf courses that have millions of dollars invested in their design and maintenance,� he said. On the weekend Lansdell had time to do a search and that’s when he found that GolfAdvisor.com had Rivendell as number 13 in their list of the top 25 courses in Canada for 2015, as ranked by Golf Advisor reviews. The reviews that are listed on the site reveal why Rivendell was so highly ranked. Here is a sample from one of them: “Rivendell is ALWAYS in geat shape - hats off to the grounds crew. This course offers a great mix of challenging and tough holes. A hidden gem to be sure. The staff are second to none in accommodating your every need.� Golf Now course rankings are compiled by sampling reviews posted on the Golf Advisor website. Courses are ranked based on how they are graded in several categories, including: off-course amenities, value, pace of play, staff friendliness, course layout and course conditions. While Rivendell scored highly in all of the categories, it received the highest ranking, 5 stars, for staff friendliness
and value. Ken Harper, one of the owners of the course, was also unaware of the ranking, but he was not surprised that the staff who work at the course were singled out. “It is quite a surprise and I feel very proud. It is a reflection of everyone who works here, not just the course,� he said. John Steele is the president of the Member’s Association, and was one of the five founders of the course, along with Harper, Bill Davy, Roger Bauder, and Mike Bourassa. In response to the ranking, he said that he is “very proud of the course and those who are dedicated to it.� The ranking reflects comments by Golf Advisor members in 2015, and most of the comments are consistent with what reviewers said previously. And if anything the course is playing better in 2016 than it did in 2015. Since 2015 was a wet summer, Rivendell had some problems with too much water in low spots, but that has not been not been a problem this summer. As golfers and even envious drivers on Road 38 driving by the course this summer have seen, it has remained green
and lush even with the dry weather. “The course reacts well to dry weather,� said Jim Lansdell, “it always has. We did start to pull way back on watering in early August to protect the water supply for our neighbors and ourselves, but the rains came before the course showed any water stress.� Lansdell also said that the hot weather this summer does not seem to have diminished the enthusiasm of golfers in the region and those from further afield. “I think over time people got used to the hot weather and did not let it stop them from enjoying golf.� The course owners and staff are pleased with the recognition, even if they did not find out about the rankings until nine months after they were announced .
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Correction re OPP phone number for arson investigation
The phone number for the OPP's Sharbot Lake office, which was published on August 25 in connection with the arson investigation into a fire in the Schonauer Road area in North Frontenac, was incorrect. The correct phone number is 613-279-2195. The public can also call the OPP's toll free number: 1-888-3101122.
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