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by Catherine Reynolds ike Stapley is tired of running.

A survivor of a wildfire that destroyed his home in Fort McMurray earlier this year, the proud man sighed deeply as he talked about his current predicament.

“If we have to move again, it will be four schools in six months for my children,” the 36-year-old said wearily from his kitchen table in Battersea, a small community north of Kingston in the heart of South Frontenac Township.

Stapley and his family had been residents of Fort McMurray for 10 years when the wildfire began on May 2. They joined the first wave of refugees who fled the fire, which swept through their community and destroyed approximately 2,400 homes and buildings. It was the largest wildfire evacuation in Albertan history.

Unstoppable, the fire continued to spread across northern Alberta and into Saskatchewan, consuming forested areas. The fire spread across approximately 590,000 hectares before it was declared to be under control on July 5. It is the costliest disaster in Canadian history.

Grabbing their children and pets, Stapley and his fiancée Crystal Maltaise left their home with little more than the clothes on their backs. In their rush out the door, they left behind most of their belongings, including her engagement ring and the family’s debit/credit cards.

“I’ll never forget it. It was noon and it was pitch-black out. I thought to myself, ‘Where did this come from?’ .. An RCMP officer told us to run for our lives. We drove through the flames,” said Stapley, caught in a memory of those harrowing moments when he gathered his family and drove through the smoke.

“I thought we were going to pop the tires,”

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Mike Stapley and his fiancée Crystal Maltaise with their three children Maltaise, 33, added quietly.

Sitting with her two younger sisters in the back of their SUV, 10-year-old Mercedes watched the world she knew go up in flames.

“All you could see out the window was black and orange. You could see ash falling from the sky,” she said.

It was through that window that Mercedes saw her friends for the last time.

“When you’re running for your life, it’s the scariest thing in the world,” said Maltaise, holding her arms to control her shivers.

“There are no words to describe it. It’s crazy to think how one day literally changed our

Central Frontenac to hire full-time fire chief

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the office, but if the fire chief was in working 35 hours instead of 16, I expect they might do a lot of that work. But really I don’t know what is going to happen with a full-time chief,” she said.

Council approved the new hire and passed the matter over to the hiring committee to oversee the process.

Building report: another million dollar month Building permits for $1.14 million in construction were taken out in Central Frontenac in September, almost double the amount in 2015 and five times the amount in 2014.

That brings the yearly total to $6.4 million so far this year, up from $5.6 million at the same time last year.

Chief Building Official Jeremy Neven said that judging from the pile on his desk, October will be another good month. Permits for three new residential units were taken out last month, for a total of 13 this year.

Property Standards bylaw coming to Frontenac CBO Neven reported that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will no longer be providing inspection services for rental properties under the Residential Tenancies Act, as of July 1, 2018.

fter receiving a consultant’s report on the operations of the township fire department last month, Central Frontenac decided to move on two of the key recommendations at their meeting on Tuesday afternoon, October 11.

The first was to manage all IT functions of the fire department, including software, at the township office instead of within the fire station The second proposal they acted on was to hire a full-time chief. This was also accepted

by Council with little debate. The only question raised was over a third recommendation, to turn the two-day a week admin support position at the township office into a full-time position.

“Could we just hire the fire chief and let them tell us what we should do about admin support? The thinking is that it is easier to add a position than to take it away,” said Councilor Victor Heese.

Donna Longmire, who provides admin support to the fire department as part of her job in the admin team, and who also happens to take minutes at council meetings, was asked to comment.

“I do work that Bill [current fire chief Bill Young] asks me to do when he comes into

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“It was the most organized chaos you’ve ever seen,” said Stapley.

Citing a fire drill at school earlier in the day that upset his daughter, he said, “Those are some of the burdens we are working with day-to-day. It shows how much the children were affected. It was a lot deeper than we expected.”

Now, more than five months later, the family has found comfort in a farming community close to their extended family and city amenities. In Battersea, the survivors are living Neven said this will not be a financial hit to the township because it pays the ministry for this service and can contract the service to Frontenac Bylaw Enforcement, the company

and trying to heal from their ordeal.

Sensitive to the trauma the children have endured, the parents are working to help their three girls, ages 3, 6, and 10, adjust to Storrington Public School, where they are enjoying new opportunities, such as crosscountry running.

Another silver lining is music by Mercedes that expresses the hardships they have endured. Using a composition by Passenger, she rewrote lyrics to the song “Let Her Go”.

The song was a hit in Alberta and has created performance opportunities for her in Ontario.

“We’re really proud of her,” her father said.

The parents are continuing their search for work. Crystal is an experienced shipper and receiver and Mike is an experienced business manager. They both want to regain a sense of normalcy after months of upheaval.

And yet, they just learned that the lease on their home will end December 1.

“I’m not looking for hand-outs,” said Stapley about his current situation. “We’re here and we want people to know we think this community is lovely. The biggest thing for us is we love this community and want to stay.

I was raised with the belief that all you need is good water and good neighbours and the rest will work itself out.”

Stapley smiled as he talked about the support he has received over the last few months from strangers and organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross.

“The help we got, it would blow your mind,” he said gratefully. “Crystal and I miss Fort Mac, but we’ve never been so proud to be Canadian.”

Unsure where they are going from here, he said, “It’s the kids we’re concerned about.

We don’t want to lose that school.”

that enforces all township bylaws including the township’s Safe Properties Bylaw, which

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Fermoy Hall request impresses council South Frontenac - October 11 D

onna Garland appeared before the committee on behalf of a group of Fermoy Hall supporters who have been meeting this summer to talk about bringing the hall back into use.

The Fermoy Hall is located at the top of Fermoy Hill on Westport Road, just west of the point where the road hugs Wolfe Lake, one of the most picturesque, and potentially dangerous stretches of road in the entire township.

The hall was built 150 years ago in 1866, making it one of, if not the oldest public building in the township. It has been used as a council chamber, an Orange Lodge meeting place, and for dances and other purposes over the years. At one time Fermoy was a town with two stores, a post office, a hotel, a blacksmith and a sawmill but now it is a small collection of houses on four corners.

The hall has been renovated on the outside and money was set aside last year by the township to upgrade the inside.

Fermoy Hall As Garland pointed out to Council, the operating principle of the group that has been meeting is the MVP Principle, which stands for Minimum investment for Value testing a Product.

As such the group is asking that the township invest $15,000 to $20,000 of the $30,000

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However, the change will have legislative implications for the township. While more than half the municipalities in Ontario have property standards bylaws in place, Central Frontenac, along with both North and South Frontenac, does not.

The Central Frontenac Safe Properties Bylaw contains many elements that are commonly found in property standards bylaws.

In announcing it is getting out of the enforcement business, the ministry recommended two options for townships in the position that Central Frontenac finds itself.

They could simply enforce the standards that the ministry enforces now, or they can enact a property standards bylaw and bring external and internal standards into one bylaw. The advantage of this option is that it allows for a locally run appeals process.

Neven recommends that Central Frontenac rescind its Safe Properties Bylaw and enact a single property standards bylaw.

He also said that since he is also the CBO for North Frontenac and the acting CBO for South Frontenac, he will be recommending

that has been set aside. Garland said the money would be used for “required changes to make the hall presentable and usable”. It includes some electrical work to install safe and working lights, patching holes in ceiling and walls, painting the interior, finishing the bare wood floor, installing and servicing two accessible port-a-potties, Internet and Wi-Fi, tables and chairs, and a facility sign.

The intention is to make the hall available in May of 2017 and see if it gets used as a meeting hall, for classes, musical events, etc.

Garland said that she is interested in doing some digital coaching in the hall. As well, someone else has been talking about fitness classes; lake associations would like a place to hold meetings, etc.

Mayor Vandewal said he “would like to congratulate all those who brought a realistic approach to using the hall. If you can bring it back to usable state I have no problem with it. I commend you for coming with this approach.”

Councilor Pat Barr, who represents Bedford District and has been working with the group, said, “Thank you Mayor, it’s great to know we are getting along. As you say, the estimates are reasonable and hopefully this will get people coming to Fermoy.”

FIT, FIT and maybe FIT Rob Hitchcock from Abundant Solar, David Hahn from the Wintergreen Co-op and Vincent Malik from Solar Providor Group all came to council seeking municipal support for multiple Feed-in-Tariff projects in the township.

While few questions were asked of Abundant Solar or the Wintergreen Co-op, Vincent Malik was given a bit of a rougher ride.

That is partly because one of the projects he is proposing, located on Rutledge Road at Sydenham Road, was the only one of 17 that came forward for the last FIT intake a year ago that was not supported by the township.

That was because some neighbouring property owners were concerned about setbacks. that all three townships work together to see if a single bylaw can be enacted.

“I know what people say about property standards bylaws. For the record let me say this: I hate government, and I don’t like the idea of government or anyone enforcing aesthetic standards on property owners. But we do have the opportunity of designing our own standards and making them reasonable for our residents while making sure our buildings are safe,” he said.

Members of Council were split on the matter. While Deputy Mayor Bill MacDonald said, “I don’t see a choice”, Councilor Brent Cameron said he preferred to keep things as they are as much as possible, a position that was shared by Councilor Jamie Riddell.

For her part, Mayor Frances Smith was not ready for the municipality to take on more of a role dealing with issues that are often centered on disputes between neighbors, as enforcement of bylaws of this sort are only triggered by complaints.

“I don’t think we should give up on the province providing this service, because if it becomes local the number of complaints will only go up. We need to keep lobbying.”

As Malik explained, in most cases Solar Providor is seeking to build two 250 kilowatt projects on single properties because there is only capacity for 250 kw hookups to adjacent hydro lines, but the sites are large enough for 500 kw projects, which take up about five acres each.

Council was concerned about setbacks for all the Solar Providor projects, which are located in more populated areas of the township than the other proposals. A number of suggestions were made by Council for assurances that Malik could incorporate into the proposals to help council look favorably on his requests, including limiting the Rutledge Road Project to 250 kw. He said he will make the changes.

All of the proposals will come before Council next week.

Capital budget for administration, recreation and fire department Treasurer Louise Fragnito brought forward budget requests from the fire and admin departments and the Central Recreation Committee.

These include requests for a pickup for the building department, and a 1/2 ton and a pumper for the fire department, all of which would come from vehicle replacement re-

by Jeff Green s part of its branding exercise earlier this year, Frontenac County received word from the company it had hired to lead the exercise that there was a problem.

Frontenac County residents did not know what the county did. In many cases they did not know the county even existed though they were living within its boundaries.

“People say they live north of Kingston; in

Sydenham; near Sharbot Lake; west of Perth; but they don’t say they live in Frontenac County,” said Economic Development Officer Anne Marie Young.

As the Frontenac County brand was developed and implemented, the first goal has been to use the brand to help develop a sense of place among county residents.

At the same time, Frontenac County staff

Six Feed-in-Tariff solar projects receive municipal support With the intake period for FIT (FeedIn-Tariff) coming up at the end of October, six projects from two different companies – Abundant Solar and the Wintergreen Coop in association with Soventix Corporation - were presented to council hoping for a motion of municipal support.

Four of the projects are 250 kw projects, and the other two are 500 kw projects. If built, the 250 watt projects will take up three acres, and the 500 watt ones about five acres. The ground-mounted solar fields would all be located within relatively large two to three hundred acre properties and would be set back from neighbors. Provincial guidelines also require that they are hidden from view by berms of plantings.

Councilor Victor Heese asked if the proponents have informed or consulted with neighbors, and Rob Hitchcock of Abundant Solar said that the small FIT programs, unlike the larger LRP (Large Renewal Procurement) projects, do not require consultation.

“But really, there is no impact on neighbours from these,” he said.

“But you could consult even though you don’t have to,” said Heese, and Hitchcock agreed.

Brent Cameron said the township should establish a policy insisting on consultation before it grants municipal support.

“I will support these because there isn’t much time, but we should do something in the future so companies know they must consult to get our support,” Cameron said.

The motion of support was approved, although Councilor Heese voted against it.

The proponents will find out if their projects have been approved in the coming months.

Deputy Mayor Bill MacDonald said he recently was part of a phone call with Premier Kathleen Wynne as part of his role with the Provincial Liberal Party (he was twice a candidate in Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) and he asked if the FIT program is on the chopping block in the wake of the cancellation of the LRP program last month.

“She said it was not, and I expect we will see hundreds and hundreds of these small projects now that the large ones are not happening,” he said.

Heat to be pulled from Hinch School Council followed the recommendation of Jeremy Neven to disconnect the water in the former Hinchinbrooke school in order to avoid having to put new heating tanks in.

The cost will be $500 to $2,000 but will be more than offset by the savings in fuel oil.

He described the risk of the building heaving and damaging its foundation as the result of frost as minimal.

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serve funds that are in place. The fire department is also asking for $35,000 for new bunker gear and a wash station for Station 8, and $60,000 for pagers and gear for 30 new recruits.

Under Recreation there are 13 requests of various sizes, from $5,000 for new swings at Tett Park to $500,000 for a major upgrade to the Storrington Hall. There is a request for $155,000 for more work at the Point Park, including an accessible pathway, washroom and building upgrades, a tennis court and more. There is also a $50,000 request to purchase land adjacent to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith.

Council did not cut or trim any projects at this point. However, if they accept all the requests the total cost would be $1,065,000 for these projects alone, which would help push the whole capital budget to $10,790,000.

The target for the budget is $9,500,000.

“That’s only a million and a quarter over,” said Mayor Vandewal, “a bit more than a 1% increase. However it’s only a number at this point.”

Council will be receiving various pieces of the budget over the next few weeks and will be debating the entire package in November.

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by Jeff Green he noise from down south is deafening these days as Donald Trump is sinking in his own bloated ship of fools. That might all change, of course, but at this point it is unlikely and that is a good thing.

I was surprised when the tape of Trump being himself turned into such a game changer, however.

I thought everyone knew what Trump is all about, and this would just be another bit of evidence, nothing more. At about the same time as the Trump tape was released, there

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Letter Re: “Can't kick the cat..”

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n reference to Edie Cairns’ letter titled "Can’t kick the cat" ...(Frontenac News, October 6, 2016), unfortunately I *have* seen people commit this crime, but what I think she is trying to say doesn't really have much to do with the true facts of the situation of life in Ontario.

For starters, the majority doesn't, (or at least shouldn't), blame "the guys with the orange hats" for the insane prices that we have to pay just to keep our lights turned on in Ontario. For my household of self, wife, and 3 sons, (and one of the boys has 2 children), it has been $846.66 per month for 10 straight months with no relief in sight. Yes folks, that would be more than $10,000 per year just to keep the lights turned on!

Oh, but the government *is* giving us an 8% tax break in January, right? God only knows how much the carbon tax is going to cost us to take the place of that particular "break"! $846.66 per month is more than I was actually earning working a full-time job 18 years before these 18 years in question, (1998 through 2016).

The "renewal notices for my driver’s licence and the tag for my car" are not priced

by Hydro One, they are priced by Kathleen Wynne’s government! Oh no, ... it is *not* the workers that we are blaming. It's Kathleen Wynne and the Liberal government.

About ... "this has created new jobs and Canadian industries"? This must be a delusion, because another *fact* is that according to Stats Can in an article from Sunny Freeman of The Star in July of 2016, "the Canadian economy saw the biggest monthly drop in full-time work in several years".

Stats Canada also said that Ontario suffered the biggest job losses of all provinces in July with its labour market decreasing by 36,000 positions, and that 18,900 of those jobs were full time.

Are Hydro One workers "Parasitic minions for Hydro One"? Naw. It's just that Hydro One has become parasitic minions for the Ontario Liberals!

Sorry Ms. Cairns but when it comes to the reality of life where we live, I think it a better option to believe Kevin O'Leary's take on the subject than yours. - John Jarvis Frustrated Hydro One Customer

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was a Wiki-leaks release of emails from a senior Clinton adviser, which, it seemed to me at the time, would have done as much damage to her campaign as the Trump tape ended up doing to his.

Even though it did not, the leaks revealed informatoin that we, as Canadians, need to keep in mind.

The emails were about the content of the transcripts from speeches Hillary Clinton gave to bankers from 2013 and 2015, after she resigned as secretary of state and before she became a candidate for president.

Some of the revelations in the Wiki-leaks release were publicised before and during Sunday’s debate, although they were overshadowed of course by the Trump tape, his reaction to it, and the subsequent implosion of the Republican Party.

But what I found really concerning is a

refelation that has been swpet under the rug completey.

In speeches that Hillary Clinton delivered to bankers after she resgined as Secretary of State and before the entered the race for President, for which she was p[aid up to $235,000 a pop, she told those bankers that since the banks know how the banking industry works, they should be engaged indeveloping banking regulations.

After the mess that came from banking deregulation, a mess Hillary Clinton has pinned on George W. Bush and credited Barrack Obama with fixing, how could she be telling bankers they should be able to start all over again making up new rules to govern their practices?

During Sunday night’s debate she said that banks have done too well during the economic recovery and working people have not benefited enough. “We need to do

better,” she said.

In a month’s time, Donald Trump will be a footnote in history, and Hillary Clinton will be preparing to take power.

Which of her commitments will she honor?

Those to the progressive left as represented

by Bernie Sanders, whose supporters she has been courting during the campaign? Or will she honor her commitments to the bankers who paid her so well to deliver speeches two years ago?

As we are learning in Canada a year into the Justin Trudeau government as he brings in carbon taxes while approving pipelines, it is not that easy to reconcile opposing commitments.

What Hillary Clinton does in trade and financial policy when she becomes president will certainly have an impact north of the border in Canada.

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that the county is responsible for, and asks for input on their effectiveness. These include some services it delivers, such as the Frontenac Paramedic Services and Fairmount Home. It includes services that the county is responsible for but are delivered by others. These include social service and housing programs that are delivered by the City of Kingston. Other services, such as the Kingston Frontenac Public Library and Health Units are overseen by boards that include representatives appointed by Frontenac County Council. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation is also listed as well because it is jointly owned by all municipalities in Ontario.

The survey asks residents what kinds of new initiatives the county may get involved in. Suggestions include transportation; business supports including support for tourism; combating homelessness; helping people “age at home” and many others.

It also asks what role, if any, the county should play in developing shared services between and with the four member municipalities (North, Central, and South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands) The survey is available online at frontenaccounty.ca by navigating to the News item on the site (Frontenac County Issues Community Engagement Survey). It is also available in a paper version at all township offices (Marysville, Sydenham, Sharbot Lake, and Plevna).

The survey takes about 10 minutes or less to complete. But act fast and get it done; the survey is only running for another eight days.

It closes on October 21.

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ayor Higgins of North Frontenac, who led the charge against wind turbines at the local level in eastern Ontario, is celebrating the cancellation of wind projects in Ontario. The cancellation is a sign that the nuclear lobby has defeated renewable power in Ontario. Mr. Higgins has his reasons for opposing wind turbines but his opposition has been enormously helpful to the nuclear lobby, which is celebrating its victory by asking the Ontario Energy Board for a rate increase to pay for refurbishing its dangerous nuclear reactors, which produce 60% of Ontario's electricity.

With the cancellation of large-scale wind projects, the main obstacle to the expensive refurbishments of the aging nuclear fleet has now been removed. Nuclear now has a monopoly on the production of electrical power in Ontario. With the competition eliminated, Ontario Power Generation has wasted no time in submitting a request to the Ontario Energy Board (EB-2016-0152) to raise hydro rates to pay for the refurbishments. Once the refurbishments are complete, there will be no money to pay for or the room for clean renewable energy. The nuclear industry is very aware of the many negative aspects of nuclear plants such as high costs, highly radioactive waste, radioactive emissions, horrendous decommissioning costs, and the terrible consequences of a Fukushima or Chernobyl-type of meltdown, which could shut down electric power all over Ontario. This is a very dangerous technology. A nuclear meltdown in Pickering will be felt in everybody's back yard in Ontario and beyond.

The industry's biggest concern, however, is the high cost of nuclear which, if it were generally known, might put pressure on the Wynne government to opt for the cheaper renewables.

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and council have been talking about the effectiveness of county services and have decided to survey residents.

Kathryn Wood of Natural Capital Resources, based in Sydenham, was contracted to develop and implement a resident survey to find out what residents think of how well the county is doing at delivering services and what kinds of initiatives people would like to see the county enter into.

The survey is also a gauge of how well residents understand what the county does “One of the things we want to do with this survey is to establish a baseline of understanding. If it is repeated in the future we will see how this understanding has changed,” said Wood, when contacted by phone early this week.

In a release last week, the county said that the survey is intended to help determine the direction the county will take in designing and implementing operations over the next five years.

“The survey is designed to gather views on the programs, services and operations of Frontenac County. Responses will help the county in setting priorities and reviewing its five-year business plans,” the release said.

"We want to know how satisfied the residents of the county are with the programs and services we currently offer and what other issues the county should work on in the future," said Warden Frances Smith.

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• Congratulations to Lions International for the most prestigious distinction of being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize! What an honour! Over 300 candidates, including over 100 service groups were nominated. Congratulations to Columbia’s President Juan Manuel Santos, the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Thank you to every Lion in our community for your service to others. The community is very proud of your nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. You are a winner in the hearts of our community!

• The Land O'Lakes Garden Club invites you to join them tonight, Thursday, October 13 at 7pm at the Free Methodist Church in Cloyne to listen to Master Gardener Diane Huddle, who will be demonstrating how to make a beautiful winter planter. Everybody is welcome.

• Are you and your family ready for the 1st Annual Harvest Fest Breakfast and Baked Beans Cook-Off? The Land O’ Lake Lions Club invites families, friends, tourists, and campers to breakfast on Sat. October 15 from 9 to 11am at the Lions Hall. For $6 adults will enjoy scrambled eggs, sausages, home fries, beverages and of course Baked Beans. The cost is $3 for children under 10. While moms and dads are having breakfast, children can participate in the many activities sponsored by the Lennox & Addington Resources for Children, including face painting, pumpkin toss, life-size scarecrows, and play dough fun. Students from North Addington Education Centre will be assisting with the activities. There is still time to enter your prize-winning beans. Contact pjeducate@kos.net. While at the breakfast, drop by the Lions’ information table to learn more about what the Lions do and to check out our donation jar.

• Ernie Doughty is a retired educator who has written his second book: "Lennox and Addington County General Hospital: 50 years" Join the Cloyne & District Historical Society at the Barrie Community Hall on October 17 at 1pm to follow the creation of a county hospital from the dream stage in

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Pharmacists and patients often use simple terms in describing certain medications. The term blood thinners is used often as a shorthand way of talking about anticoagulant drugs. These drugs don’t actually thin the blood but they do help keep harmful clots from developing in the arteries and veins. They could prevent heart attack or stroke.

Is that mammogram reminder still sticking to your fridge because you are “getting around to making an appointment soon”? Women who are aged 50-69 should have a mammogram every two years. If you are over 70, talk to your doctor about how often you should have one.

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We have all read how singing is good for you but singing together seems to generate a higher degree of well-being than singing alone. It’s the camaraderie and the joy of making music together that just makes you feel good. Join a choir. It’s good for your health. Perhaps that is why all the members of the Arden Glee Club smile so much.

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• Congratulations to Ellanora and Frank Meeks on their 60th wedding anniversary on October 20!

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• Theresa Smith is still holding her Jamberry Open house at the Arden Legion every Tuesday. Check out the new fall and winter designs and maybe correct any problems you may have, like nail biting or raw cuticles.

• On Thursday October 13, 5pm, the Kids Klub sponsored by the Kennebec Rec. Committee, are holding a Spaghetti fundraising dinner. There will be interactive games and puzzles for both adults and children, plus story time by Leo the Lion. Come out and support the kids as they prepare for a 2017 “road trip”.

• On Sat. October 15, the Stewards of the Mountain Grove United Church will be holding a potluck Smorgasbord, 5pm to 7pm at the Olden hall. Adults are $12; kids 5 to 12 years old are $5, and under 5 are free.

• Kennebec Diners, October 18 features new caterer Ali Williams’ rendition of Hunter’s Pie. This is a beef pie, similar to Shepherd’s Pie and it’s being served with a Rainbow salad and a pumpkin pie tart for dessert. Give me a call at 3353186 if you would like to join the crowd, and I’ll make sure there is a chair with your name on it at the table. The meal starts at 12 noon at the Kennebec Community Centre.

• On October 22 at the Tamworth Legion, Arden’s Logan Murray will release his CD, Ninety Five Acres. The admission will be $20pp but that will include a copy of the CD. The doors will open at 7 pm and the show will begin at 7:30 pm.

• The Arden and Community Wesleyan Church will hold a movie and fellowship evening beginning at 6 pm on October 23. Everyone is welcome.

• I just received notice from the Arden Legion that the regular general meeting times will change to 11 am. The branch is reminding all members that Early Bird continues until November 30 but that dues are now set at $55 yearly. There is a $5 reduction in dues if paid before November 30.

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• Jeff Code & Silver Wings Band will entertain on October 15 from 8m to 12 midnight at the Golden Links Hall. Cost is $12 at door or $10 in advance. For tickets call 372-2410 Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs with proceeds to support Camp Trillium.

• There will be a BBQ pork dinner & yard sale on October 16 at the Golden Links Hall. The yard sale will start at noon.

Vendor tables are available for $10. Dinner will be from 4:30 to 6pm. Cost is $13. For details and vendor table reservations call 372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs in support of Camp Trillium.

• Every Sunday from October to May there is Adult Crafting at the Social & Athletic Club from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your

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The cost is $3 for members; $4 non-members. Call Pam 613-372-1578 for further information.

• The regular monthly meeting of the S and A Club will be held Monday, October 17 instead of the usual 2nd Wednesday of the month. All are welcome. For Club information please call Pam 372-1578.

• Also at the S and A Hall, a Children's Halloween Party, October 29 from 11am-1pm. Cupcake decorating, games and much more. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

• The Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Riverside United Church in Yarker beginning at noon. Luncheon of soup, sandwich and dessert is available for $7. Please call Ann at 372-1368 to reserve your seat.

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Thanksgiving weekend brought a fall-themed birthday party for Bella, featuring bobbing apples, scavenger hunts, pumpkin toss, decorating, and an exciting mummy wrap challenge. The polite and well-behaved kids touring through town seeking their contest items was fun for all of us.

• Deepest sympathy to Rev. Charlie & Marg Burtch on the death of Charlie’s sister Sylvia (Burtch) Campbell-Ritchie of Seeley’s Bay in her 76th year. Charlie and Marg served in ministry in our area some years ago at the Standard and Wesleyan churches, and we all have fond memories of them.

• Bears have been spotted all over- even near and right on Highway 7. Be careful everyone.

• The #640 Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment of the Army Cadet League of Canada served our area with a barbecue at the Northbrook Foodland parking lot on Saturday.

This group helps out our area and the cadets also learn citizenship, leadership, drill, effective speaking, outdoor survival skills and much more. Cadets form a national organization whose purpose is to develop in youth the attributes of leadership, engaged and active citizenship and physical fitness, all within an environment that stimulates an interest in the Canadian Forces. Cadets offer challenges, friendship and adventure! Astronaut Chris Hadfield, Olympic biathlon gold medalist Myriam Bédard and actor Jim Carrey got their start in life through Cadets. We are so proud of every cadet and their accomplishments, with thanks to the leaders.

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• Condolences to the Prytula family, who lost Michael Prytula on Sept. 21.

• The October 20 meeting of the Perth and District Historical Society will take a look at the sports of Perth, a topic not previously covered by the society. Tim Zander will take a look at the local area’s rich sporting history and the memorable occasions created by the various sports and games. His talk will cover well-known sporting greats, such as National Hockey League player Billy Smith, and teams such as the 1936 Perth Royals baseball team, and the Perth Blue Wings run to the 1938 Memorial Cup semi-finals. This rich history of sports

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has led to the newly created Perth and District Sports Hall of Fame. This month’s meeting will have another free draw for a $25 gift certificate, courtesy of Maximilian’s. You don’t have to be a member and you might win the draw! Meetings are at the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St. E. A “Toonie Fee” ($2) applies for each meeting. Information: Ellen Dean 264-8362 or David Taylor 264-0094; www.perthhs.org

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• Linda & Reg Chappell hosted Coffee Break on Friday with piles of food and coffee. Nice to see Sue & Jeff back from their trip to Romania.

• Sympathy to Doris Gursby & family on the death of Jim. Also sympathy to the Killingbeck and Gemmill families on the death of Francis Gemmill.

• Smile: If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. If Grandma ain’t happy, run!

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• On Saturday, October 15 there will be a yard sale at St. Paul's Anglican Church Sydenham from 9 am to 2.30pm.

• It’s time again for the Sydenham Women’s Institute Fall Craft & Bake Sale, which will be held Sat. October 29, 9am to 2pm at the Grace Centre. Please come and browse the many vendor tables; there will be something for everyone.

You will find, knitted hats, socks, quilts, jams, jewelry, etc. Do not forget the bake table. A delicious lunch of soup and bun will be available for $5 • Trip in Tuscany: from Sept. 16-24, Jane Conley, Donna Virgin, Lydia Woltz, Isobelle Gray, Zonia McLean and Joelle Hubner-McLean visited an estate called Terre Di Baccio in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The country was beautiful, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and they did a lot of sightseeing. The main attractions were Siena to see Panzano and Duoma the cathedral and Galleria degli Uffizi, a museum in Florence (Firenze in Italian). People were friendly and hospitable, whether at the markets, the estate or on the quaint streets of small towns they visited. The whole trip was a success and the owners of the estate were friendly and generous. If traveling in Tuscany, remember to bring walking shoes, due to the breath-taking views of the hills and valleys.

It was a journey they will not forget.

• What beautiful sounds came out of the church at Mississippi on Sunday, Oct. 2. It was a special music night and we were not disappointed. Wayne & Mary Abrams and Ron Lemke started the evening with their beautiful music. Then the Robinsons, Cathy on guitar and harmonica, and Lorne on guitar, played. They are originally from Newfoundland and moved to Carleton Place about a year ago. Next were the beautiful voices of Brian & Sharon Barton from Brockville; also Art Shaw from Parham Free Methodist Church, who is over 90 years young. What a wonderful singer. Also our dear friend, Grace Vaders on piano. After church everyone enjoyed a potluck at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club.

• Oct. 16 is Anniversary Sunday at Snow Road Presbyterian Church at 11am. The Rev. Jim Ferrier will lead worship and there will be music by Wayne & Mary Abrams. Lunch will be served after the service at the Elphin Church hall; everyone is invited. Sun. Oct. 30 is the final service of the summer season at the Snow Road church.

• Don’t forget breakfast at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club is Sat. Oct. 15, 8-11am. Everyone welcome.

Thank you - Killingbeck Thank you to all the ladies who came to my birthday celebration at the Maples on Oct 6. Thanks to Elaine for putting it together and making the cake; to Alice for picking me; to Mary for taking me home and to Maples for the delicious food. But especially thanks to all my friends for coming to help me celebrate. Without you guys I’m nothing. - Pearl

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• Thinking of Jan Newton’s mother. Hope she is recovering rapidly.

• Our Fiddlers’ and Open Mic last month had great crowds and lots of music, dancers and food. Thanks to all. The next Fiddlers party will be Oct. 21 and the Harlowe Open Mic Oct. 22. The dance floor will hardly get cool; it’s just the way the weeks fall.

• Lionel has his dance in Northbrook at the Lions Hall this Friday night, with a potluck dinner at 6pm.

• On Oct 11 George and I celebrated our anniversary of nine happy years. It was a happy Thanksgiving; hope all had a happy holiday too. I think that most flowers caught Jack Frost Tuesday morning.

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• The Harvest Extravaganza of Vegetable Recipes was well attended on October 4 at the Ompah Hall. Molly, Lindsay and Elaine were well prepared to share cooking secrets and recipes. Among the many tips were ways to prepare beets, gnocchi, baking and braising fall vegetables and hearty soup stocks. Lunch was bountiful, with four types of soups, breads, gnocchi, raw vegetables, carrot marmalade followed by beet red velvet cupcakes and healthy (?) mint chip fudge. Everyone went home with full tummies, a recipe booklet and plans to try some different ways of cooking.

Look for a Christmas class in early December.

• This is Fire Prevention Week. The North Frontenac Fire Fighters will be holding fire safety demonstrations this evening, Thursday, October 13 at the Clar-Mill Fire Station (behind the township offices) starting at 6 pm. Along with a

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kitchen burn demonstration will be home safety information, prizes and a free BBQ. Firefighters will also be available to answer questions.

• Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 will be the October Birthday Bash. All are welcome to come out and enjoy the great country cooking.

• We hope you all shared a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. The weekend was lovely; the leaves are glorious and harvest foods abundant – just some of the things to be thankful for.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks 613-335-4531 • Sympathy to the family of Vera Stinson, who recently passed away at the age of 100 at Trillium Ridge Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ken. A great lady.

• Sympathy to the family of Gary Parks, husband of Tammy and son of Frances.

• We were saddened to learn of the passing of baby Sheldon Daniel Morey-Badour at CHEO. • On Oct. 6 the stewards and the UCW made over 80 apple pies at the Olden hall. Thanks to everyone who helped, including our minister, Rev. Darin McKinnon.

• Happy Birthday to Chris Mann, Elva Price, Don Lee 97, Rick Barker, Chuck Peterkin, Rodney Wilkes, Marilyn Meeks, Susan Tanner, Wayne Reynolds, Ralph Smith, Marg Graham, Isabell Tryon, Sharon McDonald, Wendy Drew, Wanda Knox, Nicholas Hawley, Mike Hawley, Gilbert Riddell, Wayne Eves, Shirley Burke, Derek Matson, Judi Montgomery, Bill Wolfe.

• Happy Anniversary to Ken & Ruth Peters.

• We hope that whoever found Elva Price’s cane, which was accidentally left on the gate of the old cemetery in Mountain Grove, will call me. It was specially made for her.

• Queens ladies’ fast-pitch baseball team won both games played near Kars.

• Thinking of Al Ash, David Fox, Nancy Thompson, Dora Scott, Irene Monds, Ronnie Fobert, Elgin Young, Vera Steele, Jean Steele.

• On Oct. 7, a Celebration of Life for Cathy Bovey was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kingston. The church was packed with family and friends. She will be missed.

• Mountain Grove stewards are having a potluck supper on

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EBY cattle box, alum. service truck body complete with skylights and benches, 2 Dillon triple deck screen boxes for top soil gravel or sand, AC D-14 diesel tractor, Ford 8-N tractor, MF tractor with loader (bad motor), 3pth. snow blower, approx. 20 air driven jack hammers and drills, lg. qty. of mechanic and woodworking hand, power & air tools, Lincoln arc welder, lg. asst. of lawn and garden equip incl. riding and push mowers, snow blowers, generators, and more. Asst. of good car and truck tires, qty. of shelving and racking, 2 seater custom made cut-under horse-drawn carriage with disc brakes (brand new, must be seen), 2 seater horse-drawn cutter (brand new, must be seen). Many other articles too numerous to mention.

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Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes - A walk in the woods

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ow that the heat of summer is finished and summer vacations for a lot of people are over, it’s a nice, quiet time to explore forests and fields.

The brown moths that evolved after the forest tent caterpillar invasion have gone into a dormant state or died off but I am concerned that they laid millions of eggs. Perhaps we will have a really cold winter that may destroy some of the eggs at least. I don’t really believe that but one can always hope!

After the dry, hot summer I was amazed recently to see an abundance of fungi of various types around our lake property. There had been an overnight rainfall so it was an ideal time to do some fungi exploring. There were clusters of little orange cups called, appropriately, Scarlet Cups. These are usually found growing on hardwood sticks and they’re fairly common. I also noticed Fairy Butter which is another orangey, jelly-like fungus looking much like folded petals. It is usually found on conifer logs and stumps.

I believe the fungus shown in the accompanying photo is called Lobster fungus. The Lobster fungi were quite numerous, sprinkled along the edge of a little laneway. These

creations of nature come in mind-boggling shapes, sizes and colours but now that the leaves are falling, they will be difficult to find.

Recently I went for a hike in a conservation area on the edge of Lake Ontario. The area of old growth forest was teeming with birds of all types.

The most dramatic sight was the dozens of raptors resting in high tree branches that lined the shore of Lake Ontario before making the arduous journey south over the lake. Blue jays and many other birds were gathering in large flocks preparing for their arduous journey south.

In other areas away from the lake, it was the delightful chickadees that captured our attention. I held my hand out and waited only a few seconds before the first chickadee landed on my hand to see what food I had to offer. The next time I visit I must remember to take a bag of bird seed as they were not especially fond of my popcorn.

We spied a family of wild turkeys, trying to be incognito, quietly eating under some low-hanging tree branches.

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inspection, saw that they were monarchs. It was exciting to see them as I haven’t seen more than one or two all summer long.

Throughout the walk, the stereophonic sound of crickets was almost deafening but wonderful to hear. A road under construction was only half a mile away but the crickets completely eliminated any road noise. Grasshoppers were jumping all over, with lots of squirrels and chipmunks gathering seeds and nuts for the long winter ahead. A large turtle was soaking up the sun before burrowing into the mud for the winter.

Trees are now dressed in their fall finery, with beautiful golds and reds sprinkled among the evergreens. The purple of wild asters and clusters of goldenrod added to the beautiful colour palette.

Take advantage of this time of the year and enjoy a nature walk!

Please send your observations to Lorraine Julien at naturewatching@gmail.com or Steve Blight at frontenac.nature@gmail.com

Kingston & Area Ice Stock Club Ontario Champs!

by Karl Hammer n October 9, some of our "Stock Sport" folks from the Kingston and Area Ice Stock Club (KAISC) traveled to Kitchener, Waterloo to participate in the Ontario Masters Stock Sport final tournament of the season at the Concordia Club lanes.

Kingston needed to secure a win to claim the overall championship. From May until October there is one tournament per month; finishing with the Oktoberfest tournament. We had three teams in this tournament and placed 1st and 3rd, and therefore won the tournament, and the overall point total and therefore the Ontario Club Masters trophy for the league championship. KAISC did not win the WESTPORT ROAD CLOSURE May and June tournaments, Westport Road at the West end of Wolfe Lake will be closed to through traffic from October 28-30, inclusive, but won each tournament for a culvert replacement. A detour will be in effect along Canoe Lake and Devil Lake Roads. Your cooperain July, August (September tion and patience are appreciated. was cancelled due to bad

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weather) and October. However, in May and June the club still placed in the top 3.

T h i s achievement makes history for the KAISC Karl Hammer with the trophy has it has never (even as the previous Kingston Eisstock Club) won this title. Considering that our club and this cultural sport was nearly extinct and only re-surfaced three years ago - this is something we are very proud of.

This success is directly related to being connected to a community (South Frontenac Township) that has embraced alternative sports and provided training spaces to "hone our skills" in this sport.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT For the month of October our HHW Depot remains open every Thursday from 3 pm-8 pm. November hours will be November 10th & 24th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small 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.

PUBLIC SKATING AT FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA Invite a friend and come out to the Frontenac Community Arena and enjoy a leisurely skate every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 am and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm. The cost is $2.00 per person and a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. There is ice time available for private rental – conferences, wedding receptions, reunions, concerts, dances and parties. For more information see their website www. frontenacarena.com

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Italian Night in Arden F

or the past five years or so the Kennebec Recreation Committee has organized a successful and fun-filled Italian experience in Arden.

This year the Italian Night was held on Sept. 24 and with the hall decorated in the “Italian” theme, the committee welcomed the guests. Thanks to Kathy Barr and her team of volunteers, salad and garlic bread were served at the tables, and the pasta was ready to be consumed. Throughout dinner, the sweet lilts of Italian music filled the hall. Bartender, Dave Moore, kept the wine flowing while guests finished their dinner and prepared for the tiramisu and fruit.

As dinner was ending and the band was preparing, Master of Ceremonies, Jim Duthie, told a few Italian ditties, some funny and some groaners. The band of the evening was Carleton Place’s own “Diplomats” led by Gary O'Meara, a nice east coast guy. After introducing themselves and their guest singers, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, the audience was entertained with a number of standards as well as some sing-alongs.

As the evening progressed, a Kennebec Rec Committee member and dancer extraordinaire, Jeff Matson, could no longer remain seated. Not only was he dancing, but he got others up off their chairs as well.

Another guest band, Mexican I think, made an appearance and after some samba music led the audience in a Conga line.

Not to be outdone there was also a visit from a member of the

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By Wanda Harrison armed services and tributes to our forces.

The lone commando visited the audience and not only introduced himself, but his horse as well.

With the evening drawing to a close, the band helped with some door prizes and the chair thanked everyone who participated in the evening.

The Kennebec Recreation Committee leads the way in offering many physical and mental exercises in the community. Line dancing, Tai Chi, Fit & Fun and seniors’ baseball encourage all to get off their sofa and move, while Euchre provides mental exercise.

The group is most proud of their sponsorship of the Kids Klub organized here in Arden. Supervised by Connie and Boyd Tryan, the children have an organized and safe place to get together for reading, crafts and sing-a-longs. The Victoria Day fireworks are another of the sponsored events.

The Kennebec Recreation Committee is a committee of Central Frontenac Council and enjoys their interaction with all residents. You can support the committee in many ways - by joining one of the many programs, purchasing a ticket to one of the fundraising events or making a donation, for which you will receive a tax receipt. You could also share some of your ideas with the committee by coming out and joining the group. We’d be happy to have you join in any way you wish! Thanks to all!

Residents work to replace old Battersea playground equipment

by Catherine Reynolds he village of Battersea is preparing to replace outdated playground equipment in its community park. The campaign is an initiative by local residents who want children to have new and improved play structures.

Located behind the Battersea ball diamond, the play structures are approximately 40 years old.

“They’ve been there since I was a kid. They’re well-worn,” said Amanda Pantrey with a smile. Pantrey is a member of the Storrington District Recreation Committee and a St. Lawrence College student who was born and raised in Battersea. She is helping spearhead the campaign, which was proposed by Kyle Gordon of the Creekside Bar and Grill.

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t’s time to think about your entry to the 2016 Festival of Trees. Sponsored by Villages Beautiful, the festival, which is one of the highlights of the Christmas season, will take place Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 & 10 in Sharbot Lake. This year’s theme is “Christmas is…” The entry categories are: Mini trees ($25); Small trees ($50); Large trees ($75); Gingerbread creations; Baskets; Wall Hangings; and Wreaths. The festival is a major fundraiser not only for Villages Beautiful, but also for the North Frontenac Food Bank. To register or for more information call Sally at 613-279-2777, Ann 613-2792706 or 613-697-4030

Sitting in the restaurant nestled Once the campaign begins in in the heart of the village on a busy earnest in 2017, they hope to seWednesday evening, Gordon said cure grants and township funding he was compelled to improve the to augment the money raised by park after regular visits there with Gordon and the community. his children. “I realized this is very “It’s for fun and stimulation,” outdated and needs to change,” said Pantrey. “A big part of being Gordon, 39, said about the impresa kid is to play outside. .. This is sion the park left on him. going to last for years. It won’t just Determined to upgrade the equipbenefit today’s youth; it will also ment, he approached the Storbenefit future generations.” rington District Recreation CommitPantrey said the campaign goal tee in August 2015. will be attainable because new “As a committee, we voted to sup- Amanda Pantrey and Kyle Gordon and improved equipment will conport the idea,” said Pantrey, who is tribute to the health and wellness the secretary. of the village; a benefit for everyone.

Grateful for the support, Gordon plans to hold several “It’s a likeable goal,” she said. “People want to make kids fundraisers in the village in 2017 to officially launch the cam- happy. Plus, people from Battersea always rally together to paign. “My goal is to raise $25,000 in our community over a get things done.” two-year period,” he said.

Donations to the Battersea Park Project can be made to According to Pantrey, the committee is working to get a South Frontenac Township. Tax receipts will be issued for quote on the full cost to replace the equipment. donations of $20 or more.

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SOCIAL NOTES BIRTHDAY

RAFFLE WINNERS

Happy 75th Birthday!

Marilyn Meeks, a NF reporter, is 75.

REUNION

Calling all Kennebec Scotts & Olden Coxes: Scott Family History Gathering - Arden Legion Saturday October 15 - Historic Tour 09:30 AM Cox Family History Gathering - Mt. Grove Hall Sunday October 16: Historic Tour 09:30 AM, Meet at Nomad’s Rest, Hwy 7. Info Harvey @780 675-4158 or Sherri @613 335-3759.

CARD OF THANKS Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Share Your Fare program this season.

Your generosity has promoted health, interconnectedness and sustainability in our community.

Thank you to all of the participating organizations and sponsors who have made this year's program possible.

Share Your Fare will be back for next year's gardening season in Frontenac County.

OBITUARY

Olive Shaw (nee VanNess) At Eventide Home in Niagara Falls on September 24, 2016, Olive, 92, peacefully joined her loving husband of 56 years, Clarence, who predeceased her in 1995. Beloved mother to Howard (Sharon), and Penny Humber (David), grandmother to Robbie, Debbie Shepherd, Rodney, Lauralee Walsh, Paula Appleton, Mike Cousins & Patricia Cousins, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Olive is also survived by daughter-inlaw Carol Shaw, and brothers Ralph and Ford VanNess. She was preceded in death by her son Richard, and brothers Russell and Carl VanNess. Cremation has taken place, a family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Sincere thanks to the caring staff at The Eventide Home for their care during Olive's residence and passing.

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The draw for the 2016 Friends of Bon Echo Park Raffle took place on October 8, 2016 at 3:15 pm.

George Chalk, Napanee, ON, won the original acrylic painting, “Bon Echo Reflections” donated by artist Fred Fowler.

Lynne Kamink Buell, Tweed, ON, won the Paluski Fastwater 16’ Canoe donated by Bruce White (Bon Echo Canoe).

Andrea Greek, Kingston, ON, won the Salus Vest donated by Salus Canada.

Paul Van Dam, St. Thomas, ON, won the Kelly Kettle donated by KellyKettleUSA.com: Winners of Early Bird prizes: At the Art Exhibition and Sale held in July, Nancy Erwin of Kingston, Natile Watkins of Moose Creek and Eva Peschke of Newmarket won Group of Seven mug sets.

Congratulations to all the winners.

All winners are resident in Ontario or Quebec.

The Friends of Bon Echo would like to thank all who contributed by buying tickets and by donating prizes.

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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal 613-375-6525 mrsteal2u@hotmail.com • Don't forget to visit the Parham Library tonight Oct. 13 from 6 to 8 pm for the Ancestry Library Edition workshop - bring your lap top!!!

• Donations are still being accepted for the Mayflower's Annual Harvest Auction at the IOOF Hall on Oct 22!!.

• Ladies’ Night at Granite Ridge is coming up quickly. There are tables available as well as time to add something to the swag bags.

Contact Penny Cota at pennycota333@ gmail.com or 613-375-6343 after 6pm.

• Thinking of the Morey-Badour Family on the loss of their wee one.

• It is sad that one beer-drinking fan spoiled "Canada's" reputation and enthusiasm during the Toronto Blue Jay's Wild Card Game.

But hey, how about those Blue Jays!!!!

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Vera Stinson, formerly of Tichborne.

Vera and her late husband Ken ran Lakeview Lodge. Her daughter Donna and husband Earl Brown, followed in their footsteps, changing the name to Brown's Campground.

It is now run by granddaughter Angie and her husband Dana Newman. Vera was a very active worker in the Anglican church here in Parham and the Rebekah Lodge both in Parham and Harrowsmith until her move to the Trillium Ridge Lodge in Kingston. Vera had just turned 100 on Aug 3. She was so very proud of all her family, her ex-

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Aftermath - Balancing red and black cards This column by retired mathematician and seasonal Maberly resident, Edward Barbeau, is for your mathematical amusement. Its author is very happy to correspond with readers about mathematical matters, and hopes that the column will turn out to be a dialogue with readers of the Frontenac News. His email address is barbeau@math. utoronto.ca. Readers can access past Aftermath columns at Ed’s website http://www. math.toronto.edu/barbeau/home.html

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ake an ordinary deck of playing cards without the jokers and shuffle well. You are going to make four piles of cards. Two of them, R and B, will be face up and two, S and C, face down. Turn over the top card and put it face up. If it is red, start the R pile and put the next card in the deck face down on the table to start the pile S. If it is black, start the B pile and put the next card in the deck face down on the table to start the C pile.

Now turn over the third card. If it is the same colour as the first, place it face up on top of the first card and put the fourth card above it face down on top of the first facedown card. If the third card is of the opposite colour, start a separate face-up pile with it

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She loved to work in her flower beds, especially her roses. She never turned down a card game, loved her trips to Florida and her canned tomato soup was sooooo good. She leaves behind such a legacy. What a grand woman, who will be truly missed.

• The Lions Club is holding their Annual "Seniors Night" on Wed. Oct 26 in Mountain Grove at 7:30 pm. Buses are being used, so check the News for schedules.

• Adult volleyball has started at Granite Ridge on Monday Nights. Come out for a bit of exercise at 7 pm or call Rick Greenstreet in Sharbot Lake for more information.

• Thinking of you to Mel Good, who had a fall and is pretty sore. He recently turned 96.

• Thinking of you to John Morrow.

• On Sunday at the Parham United Church a dedication service for a Holy Bible donated by the family of Olga Goodfellow, an Ascension picture, donated by Richard Goodfellow, and two candle holders, a fern plant and hymn books given from our sister church in Maberly, who amalgamated with Sharbot Lake in 2015, was held, with family and friends joining the congregation. We thank the family of the late Olga Goodfellow and the church family formerly from Maberly on their generous gifts, which will be used and enjoyed by all who gather at the church each Sunday.

• Happy Birthday to Karen Skuce, Marilyn Meeks, Margo McCullough, Austin Baker, Johnnie Vinkle, Joel Petersen, and Angie Thompson.

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Continue in this way, delivering cards alternately face up and face down. Each red face-up card is added to the pile R and the following face-down card added to the pile S. Each black face-up card is added to the pile B and the following face-down card to C. When you are done, piles R and S will have the same number of cards, as will piles B and C. Count the number of black cards in the face-down pile C corresponding to the black face-up pile and the number of red cards in the face-down pile S. What do you observe and why?

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October is Community Support Month, an opportunity to celebrate the services that help seniors and people with disabilities live independently in their own homes for as long as possible. There are over 25 unique community support services, including attendant care, adult day programs, Meals on Wheels, respite for family caregivers, personal care and home support, transportation to medical appointments, and supportive housing programs... to name just a few! The not-forprofit organizations that provide these services are supported by their local communities, and rely on over 3 million hours of work donated by volunteers each year.

In Northbrook, Land O'Lakes Community Services has made an impact. A few years ago the agency responded to a need in the community identified by the local Family Health Team.

There was a lack of opportunities for senior men to socialize. A group was formed by a coordinator of the Community Support Program.

A member of this group described it like this: "A friend suggested that I attend a meeting organized by Land O'Lakes Community Services. The purpose of this meeting was to form a group of senior retired men who wished to socialize. All you need to join is a desire to interact with other men of varied walks of life and experiences. It is also advisable to bring along a good sense of humor.

You can talk about any subjects that you are interested in." (Submitted by J.P. Pare) This group continues to meet each week.

They have supported one another with various health issues; they visit residents at the local nursing home, and even had a float In the Santa Claus Parade. This program has definitely had a positive impact on the lives of the men in this group.

"To us, stories about the impact of community support services may be extraordinary, but to the dedicated staff and volunteers of these organizations, they're all in a day's work," says Deborah Simon, CEO of the Ontario Community Support Association.

This October, please learn more about how you can support these community-based organizations by donating your time or muchneeded funds.

Recently in a client satisfaction survey about transportation, the following quotes were given; "Thank you for the best driver. Also for the help along with not being just a driver but someone to talk to, just listen."; “The service is great as I have no other transportation. My drivers are a great asset to me. I don't know what I would do if this service was stopped."

There are a few ways that the public can help ensure these services thrive. Residents could give a donation, volunteer, attend events or simply talk to their neighbor.

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• When the final service in the 120 plusyear-old sanctuary at Vennachar Free Methodist Church was held back in April, the governance board moved the cross from the front of the church to the parsonage, a temporary home while renovations would take place at the church. It was realized soon after that God had a different direction for the project. Due to structural issues, the entire building would need to be brought down, and rebuilt. This past Sunday, the official opening celebration was held for the new building, so it was fitting that the governance board would begin the service by bringing the cross back into the church. VFMC Pastor Laurie Lemke then welcomed the congregation and guests, followed by Rev. Kim Hen-

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VFMC is located at 424 Matawatchan Road, with Sunday morning service at 11am.

• The New Apostolic Church is pleased to announce the commission of Rev. Robert J. Sprague as rector for the Denbigh congregation. Rev. Sprague has served in Denbigh for the last two years as Priest and now replaces Rev. Danny Kuechler. who retires next year. Robert has been in ministry for more than 40 years, serving in Ottawa, Kingston and Denbigh. He also worked as a missionary in the Middle East to help establish the work in Israel. Music is a big part of Robert’s outreach ministry and he continues to perform with his wife Eunice throughout eastern Canada in local churches, seniors’ homes and community venues.

Mountain Grove - from pg 5 • Oct. 15 at Olden hall; $12 for 12 years and over. Please support the church.

• On Oct. 15 at the Golden Links hall in Harrowsmith, Jeff Code (Sunday Country) and his Silver Wings Band will be playing at 8pm in support of Camp Trillium, a camp for children with cancer; $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Sponsored by the Oddfellows & Rebekahs.

• Please remember that I no longer have Internet or a computer, so if you email me I will not get the message.

• Hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend. We have so much to be thankful for. Unfortunately people are still throwing garbage along our roads.

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Thursday, October 13 ARDEN - KIDS KLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER fundraiser, 5pm, community hall, sponsor: Kennebec Rec. Committee LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, Cloyne, 7pm, topic: Making a Winter Planter info: yram@golden. net.

PARHAM - ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION WORKSHOP at the library, 6–8pm, free; no registration required PLEVNA - FREE BBQ hosted by North Frotenac Fire Department at Clar-Mill Fire Station 6pm, fire safety demos, info, prizes.

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Friday October 14 NORTHBROOK - OPEN MIC & POTLUCK Lions hall, potluck dinner 6pm, music 7-11pm, $6, entertainers $2, all welcome; info, Lionel 613-336-8142 SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion.

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Saturday October 15 HAROWSMITH - JEFF CODE & SILVER WINGS BAND Golden Links Hall 8pm; $12 at door; $10 advance; call 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekah; proceeds to Camp Trillium.

MOUNTAIN GROVE - SMORGASBORD/ POT LUCK SUPPER, community hall; 5-7pm; $12; 12yrs & under $5; under 6 free; sponsored by United Church Stewards NORTHBROOK – BREAKFAST & BAKED BEANS COOK-OFF 9-11am, hosted by Land O’ Lakes Lions; eggs, sausages, baked beans, beverages $6; $3 under 10; also kids’ activities; to enter baked beans email pjeducate@kos.net..

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PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 1pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all entertainers welcome to participate; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers, info: Ed, 613-479-9909 SNOW ROAD – FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST, Snowmobile Club, 8-11am, 1106 Gemmills Road SYDENHAM - YARD SALE at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 9am-2:30pm VERONA – FRONTENAC FARMERS’ MARKET, 9am-1pm at Prince Charles Public School parking lot.

Sat. & Sun October 15 & 16 ARDEN & MOUNTAIN GROVE – SCOTT FAMILY & COX FAMILY REUNIONS, Saturday: Scotts & related families meet at Arden Legion 9:30am, tour of family home sites, lunch & meeting. Sunday, Coxes & related families meet 9:30am at Nomad’s Rest B&B for tour of family home sites; lunch and meeting at Olden hall at noon; info: Harvey 780675-4158; Sherri 613-335-3759

Sunday October 16 HARROWSMITH - BBQ PORK DINNER & YARD SALE Golden Links Hall, yard sale noon, tables $10; dinner 4:30-6pm $13; info, table reservation 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekah in support of Camp Trillium SNOW ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 131st anniversary celebration, 11am, guest speaker Rev. Jim Ferrier; special music by Wayne, Mary & Brian Abrams. Lunch follows at Elphin Church hall $5.

Monday October 17 CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Barrie Hall, 1pm; presentation on the creation of the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, all welcome FLINTON - RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE, 9am9pm Township Rec Centre. Sponsor: Flinton Rec Club.

FRIENDS OF THE SALMON RIVER present “More Stories from the Wild” slide & video show by filmmakers John & Janet Foster; 6:30pm followed by the AGM, Roblin Wesleyan Church, 3100 County Road 41, in Roblin; free for FSR members; $5 for non-members; susan@moorepartners.ca or 613-379-5958 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, 7pm, all welcome to attend, 4041 Colebrooke Rd, info/membership: Pam 613-372-1578 MCDONALDS CORNERS – WILLOW GARDEN GLOBE WORKSHOP with Lene Rasmussen, 9:30am-4pm, $65 + $50 materials; MERA schoolhouse, register with Marilyn, meraschoolhouse@bell.net PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Hall, appointment: 613-279-3151 SYDENHAM WOMEN’S INSTITUTE meeting

Logan Murray CD release L

ogan Murray is a gadfly, a sometimes politician, a cabinet-maker, musician and music lover. He has lived on a farm on Elm Tree Road near the far western edge of Frontenac County with his wife, Andrea Jones, since the early 1970s. There, he built a recording studio and over the years has recorded musicians from near and far. He has also been jamming and practising harmonica and guitar and playing and writing songs.

With the encouragement of friends and neighbours he decided to put his skills and musical journey together to record a CD of his own songs, and that idea has become reality in Ninety Five Acres, which is being released this month.

Murray describes the 10-song CD as “eclectic roots music”. It features some tunes that can be described as country, with some rockabilly, barrel-house blues, rock & roll and honky tonk thrown in. So calling it Americana or eclectic roots music is pretty accurate.

The first song is the title track, a country song that is rooted in the location that has

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been at the core of Murray's life for all these years.

From there the CD meanders from a rockabilly sound (Gadget) to Blues (Plain Talk, Occupy), southern rock (Play with Fire), Chicago Blues ($100 or The Strange Relative of Human Endeavour and Snake Charge), and Honky Tonk with the cheeky (Cell Phone Blues).

There are echoes of early Rolling Stones blues songs, Bob Dylan and the Band, and even Lynyrd Skynyrd in Ninety Five Acres.

Murray's voice has a gravelly sweetness that works for the styles of music on the album.

In addition to clearing brush, cutting wood and doing all the things people have to do when living on marginal rural land, Logan Murray took an early interest in the Internet, seeing it as a way to connect with the world without having to drive all the time.

He has become connected with sound engineers on a couple of websites over the years, many of whom have been working in the music industry at a high level and are top-

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Thursday October 20 SHARBOT LAKE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER planning meeting, 10:30am, 1241 Wagner Rd. New volunteers welcome; info: Jule 613-279-2687 YARKER - BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP LUNCHEON, Riverside United Church 12 noon; $7 soup, sandwich, dessert, if you plan to attend please call Ann Elvins 372-1368

Friday October 21 HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS PARTY; community hall, 7:30 pm; $6 non-member; entertainers $2, - lunches & prizes; all welcome PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – “COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS” Central and North Frontenac services meeting, 10am- 12 noon, all welcome, Family Health Team downstairs meeting room, info: Joyce Bigelow 613-279-2499.

SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB General Meeting, 7pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road

Saturday October 22 FRONTENAC 4-H PORK BBQ & AWARDS NIGHT, Storrington Lions Hall, Sunbury; serving dinner 5:30-7:30pm $15, 6-12yrs $5, under 6 free. Award presentations (no charge) 7:30pm; call Ann Babcock 613-372-2974.

HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper 5:30pm, all welcome 336-2557 LAKE LINKS WORKSHOP, Perth Civitan Hall 8:30am-3:15pm; $20 includes lunch; register: Karen Ballentine: ballentine@watersheds.ca; 613-264-1244.

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notch musicians as well. When he decided to do a recording, they wanted to participate.

Much of the music on Ninety Five Acres was recorded in studios around North America and beyond and sent back electronically to be mixed at Murray's own studio. Local musicians were involved as well and that's why the band credit on the record is “Logan Murray and the International Bandits”.

The result is an album with a lot of variety, as the songs were written over a long time and Murray is not bound by genres. The music is all high-tempo; it rocks quite a bit, and the lyrics often feature a turn of phrase that surprises.

Here are two examples. From "$100 or The Strange Relative of Human Endeavour" - “I had a ‘49 Mercury, boys that was a cherry ride, 'til some yuppy with a Lexis, ran into the passenger side. A hundred dollars ain’t gonna fix that stuff.”

And from "Cell Phone Blues", which was inspired by the lineup at a Tim Horton's – “LOL, you’re such a clown, you can't seem to put that gadget down. OMG, WTF, nobody’s got any privacy left.”

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Now that the record is complete, Murray has put together a show featuring two bands to encompass its breadth at a release party at the Tamworth Legion on October 24.

One of the bands features mostly local musicians, and the other features musicians from the Peterborough area.

Tickets for the show are $20, which includes a CD of the album. For more information and to purchase tickets or CDs, go to Loganmurray.net, phone 335-2599, or email logan@loganmurray.net

Aftermath - Balancing

cards, continued from page 8

The piles R and C constitute half the deck, as do B and S. Suppose that C has n black cards. Then there are n black cards in the pile R and C together. These black cards must displace n red cards, which will be in the other half of the deck. Since they are not in B, they will be in S.

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The art of bee-keeping I

met Kevin Wenkoff, of Bellrock, South Frontenac, at his apiary beyond their wild flower and herb garden. Kevin is a full-time school teacher and keeps a hobby apiary of four colonies of Russian honeybees on his two-acre property.

Any honey that he collects he uses himself or gives away to family and friends.

I wanted to understand the work involved in keeping bees, so, leading me into his office he simply said, “OK, let’s suit up and go and take a look.” Dressed for a moon landing, we walked in that clumsy style of Neil Armstrong.

Dedicated beekeepers stress that it is the hands-on experience of keeping bees that is important in learning about these insects. Having bees on your hands and watching their daily dance conveys more information about the colony condition than reading.

Wenkoff had a goose feather for moving any bees out of the way or off my hands. It does not harm or frighten the bees - and if you have any exposed bare skin you do not want to frighten 20,000 bees.

Wenkoff spends about two hours a week working with and talking to his bees, and many more hours just watching

by Malcolm Callister and enjoying the relaxation that they provide. It is not all fun, however. Two years earlier he experienced a winter die-off of a complete colony and lost 12,237 bees.

When asked how he estimated that number, he replied, “It’s not an estimation. I asked my grade 6/7 French class from Prince Charles School in Verona if they would like to do some real math in my apiary. We organised a supervised school trip; most of the class came out to count dead bees in February”.

The students had to count and speak in French. One boy found and identified the Queen.

Wenkoff believes that his winter die-off was a natural disaster. It had been very cold that year and he had not added sufficient insulation.

His colonies have bounced back. This summer’s good nectar flow and new strong queen bees have helped. He will assist by ensuring that he leaves plenty of nectar and honey for them to feed off during the winter and he will add insulation to the hives. He is also considering a winter feeding program if he still has one weak hive late this fall.

Wenkoff is trying to allow the bees to survive naturally and

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iam drew a loop with his yellow marker, hesitated and then attached two smaller loops to one end of the loop.

The connected sausage-shapes sat on top of a large orange scribble. “Pickachu is on the school bus!” Liam changed the colour of his marker to a light green and made a fat circle.

He added two red dots for eyes. “Bulbasour is on the bus

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too. I’m gonna catch ‘em!” Liam made action sounds, soared his blue marker high above his paper, landing it onto the yellow loops and green circle. Liam then scribbled the lighter coloured shapes into a navy-blue blob.

Liam’s daycare teacher, seeing Liam lay down his marker, asked him to tell her about his picture. Liam looked at his drawing and replied, “I caught Pokemon. I used my net!” His teacher wrote Liam’s story on a piece of paper to go with his drawing.

Liam’s imagination is delightful to observe. But Anne Haas Dyson, researcher in children’s early writing development, argues that Liam is demonstrating a pre-writing skill that adults often gloss over. Liam is learning what symbols are and how to use them through the interplay of his speech and picture drawing. While talking and drawing Liam creates figures and action, and links his unique experiences, culture and familiar people to graphics.

From the time infants use gestures, children demonstrate a basic understanding that speech can be represented visually. When children sculpt with playdough or create objects using craft materials their understanding of symbolism is enriched. When children begin to draw and scribble, their ability to create words and ideas visually shifts from three dimensional to two dimensional. The realization that alphabet letters symbolize speech sounds only makes sense to children if, firstly, they understand that their talk can be captured visually on paper.

Initially Liam is not thinking that his speech can be encoded into letters and words that his teacher can write down.

The differences between Liam’s talk as he draws and the words that his daycare teacher writes are common. When Liam’s parents come to pick him up from daycare, he may tell them brand new details about his picture. Liam does not do this because he is forgetful. He does this because he is exploring the various ways in which his words can be represented on paper.

One day very soon, Liam will likely draw a large “P” beside his Pokemon figures. Liam is poised to grasp how words are made up of speech sounds with specific graphic symbols we call alphabet letters.

Providing Liam with many opportunities to draw and scribble does more than strengthen his hand muscles and fine tune his control of the marker. Every artistic endeavour Liam engages in helps him build the foundation he needs to take spoken words into a two dimensional medium others can see and eventually read.

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Bees need to be creative; they are builders and foragers of nectar. Wenkoff does not give them a complete ready-built home with plastic honeycombs; rather, he encourages the bees to build their own honeycomb from a very small basic beeswax starter, on the frames. Commercial beekeepers cannot afford the time for this and insert a complete plastic backing shaped as the hexagonal honeycomb base on a frame.

Wenkoff’s approach to beekeeping is known as the Biodynamic method. This is not as cost-effective as that employed in commercial beekeeping, but this approach could be breeding stronger, more infection-resistant bees. Only time will tell.

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“As of last Saturday, I did my 101st race, so I doubled my goal,” she said with a chuckle.

A safety officer at CFB Kingston, McRobert’s efforts have taken her farther than she imagined. On Oct. 14, she will join a team of Canadians in Barrie for the Obstacle Course World Championships.

Her event is the Women’s Masters 3 km race on Blue Mountain. The course is expected to be technically challenging, with many obstacles over a steep incline. “This is it; this is the big one,” she said. “I’m really excited and I don’t get excited very easily any more. It’s going to be awesome.”

To prepare for her event, which includes racers from approximately 45 countries, McRobert has been training at home and at the base gym to improve her cardio, flexibility and strength. “We’ve literally tried one of everything to see what it’s like,” she said about the races she’s completed with her friends over the last four years. “If we win, great, but it’s more about getting out there and looking forward to something every weekend.”

McRobert estimates it has cost her $6,000 to complete the 101 events. Approximately 40 of them were obstacle courses and more than 60 were triathlons and marathons.

This amount does not include event registration fees, which are covered by a publication for which she works as a writer to rate and describe races.

“I’m a tough critic now,” she said. “I’ve done so many.”

McRobert is a member of the Canadian Mudd Queens.

She spends almost every other weekend traveling to and from a race. “We’re really good at bruising,” she said, while tugging at her pant leg to reveal a recent bruise. Her repertoire also includes strains, sprains, scratches and pulled muscles.

“Last weekend, we were chased by zombies in Stittsville,” she said. “It was pretty epic.”

Holding a fistful of medals, McRobert proudly showed the

Kelli McRobert severed finger she received from the Zombie Run when she crossed the finish line. It has become one of her favourites.

Married to James McRobert, her best friend from high school, Kelli is grateful for the support she has received from family and friends as she works to fulfill her dreams. “You have to have a really supportive group of friends and family,” she said about what it takes to achieve so much in the sport she loves.

“They’re working on making it an actual Olympic sport.”

Asked if she hopes to win at the world obstacle course championships, McRobert replied with a quick no. “I’m going to go and have fun and enjoy the moment,” she said. She also said she doesn’t plan to slow down after her big race in Barrie.

“My new goal is 200 races by 60,” she said with enthusiasm. “That gives me 10 years. I don’t want to rush it.”

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