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June 15, 2017 Vol. 17, No. 23

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he centre four pages of this issue of the Frontenac News are a pullout newsletter for the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) on the occasion of their Annual General Meeting. Readers from Inverary, Battersea, Sunbury, Perth Road, Howe and Wolfe Islands are receiving this paper in their mail boxes courtesy of the FCFDC. Readers in Storrington District of South Frontenac who like what they read are welcome to pick up a copy every week at Ormsbee’s Mercantile, Sunbury General Store, Inverary Home Hardware, Lavalee’s Inverary Store, Garrett’s Meats, or Country Convenience in Perth Road. We will be back in your mail boxes in two weeks with our Canada Day Issue. Canada ay and Canada 150 events from across the County will be posted this week at Frontenacs-live.ca

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Speeding on Silverwood Drive

by Wilma Kenny our delegates spoke to Council about the speed of traffic on Silverwood Drive, a rural road west of Inverary, which runs to Loughborough Lake in one direction and connects out to Perth Road in the other. The first three speakers, Philippe Archambault, Jevon Austin and Chris Wilcock, all fathers of young children, told of the speed of traffic past their homes, particularly in the summer when the cottagers are back. They spoke of their fears for their small children: “Ten children under ten years old living along one short strip of the road,” said Archambault, “learning to ride bicycles.” Last September, a temporary speed hump had been installed, and the three men agreed that it had been very effective in calming traffic. However, when they asked for the bump to be reinstalled this spring, Mark Segsworth had said it had been moved to a different location: the Township has only so many speed humps, and moves them around. The residents said they would be willing to fundraise, to buy a summertime speed hump for their road , if that would help. (No one seems to know how much it would cost, and Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth had been unable to attend the meeting.) However, one of the speakers noted that there had been traffic counters across the road recently. Mayor Vandewal said that some of the other suggested solutions such as additional signage, a lowered speed limit (the current speed is 50 km/hr) or more policing (very expensive) generally have had minimum effectiveness at more than temporarily slowing traffic. Sutherland said he felt the Township should look into purchasing more of the temporary speed humps. The fourth delegate, Kent Labbett, was opposed to a speed hump: “Why punish the innocent? Deal with the offenders: I don’t speed, but I was forced to go much below the posted limit to avoid damaging my car.” He had canvassed residents along the lakeshore, and collected 46 signatures opposing the speed hump. Both he and Councillor Sleeth spoke of children playing on the road, and Labbett complained about pets wandering in front of cars, and school busses holding traffic up. “It’s not as if we had an alternate route we could use.” Council’s general consensus was that the issue needed further discussion, when Segsworth could be present. Encroachment Agreement: Holiday Manor Forbes Symon, Manager of Development Services, reviewed an application made by the proprietors of the Holiday Country Manor, Battersea, to construct an outdoor licensed patio in front of the building. Turns out there is an apparent encroachment on the road allowance; possibly the road allowance runs through the proposed patio, though no one knows for certain: none of the metal survey pegs can be located. But if it does not come beyond the current retaining wall, the seasonal patio would not interfere a planned sidewalk along the road, and there is no intent to widen the road in the foreseeable future. Staff and Development Services Committee have agreed that the best course of action would be to formally recognize the encroachment through by-law and agreement. The matter will come to Council for approval next week. Process for Assumption of Non-Subdivision Roads The Public Services Committee has begun a formal process for assumption of both Township owned and non-Township owned right-of-ways. The proposal listed a number of criteria that would have to be met before the Township would add a road to the approximate 800 kilometres of public roads already maintained by South Frontenac. (Estimated average cost of upkeep is $5,000 per kilometre.) Although there was general agreement that this clarification would be a good thing, COW was divided on whether to forward it to the next Council meeting for discussion with Mark Segsworth and a decision, or to hold off until the end of summer, to allow time for consultation with the lake as-

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Inverary Park opening Mayor Vandewal, accompanied by Deputy Mayor Roberts, Councillor McDougall, volunteer Judy Borovski and other friends and volunteers, cuts the ribbon, officially opening the splendid, colourful, many-faceted new playground equipment structure at Ken Garrett Park in Inverary last Saturday.

Canada 150 grant used to re-point Grace Centre if they were sealed against moisture ing the Portland cement removed and by Jeff Green raig Beattie, of Edgewater Stone- completely, so a layer of Portland ce- replaced so the buildings can function masons in Kingston, loves work- ment was applied over the original the way they were first intended to, and can live on for another 150 or more ing on restoration projects involving mortar. “The problem that resulted for these years in good condition. heritage buildings. He took the HeriThe Grace Centre re-pointing projtage Masonry course, along with his heritage building is that any moisture colleagues at Edgewater, at Algonquin that got in, even through cracks in the ect is being supported to the tune of College and has worked on projects on rock, was trapped inside and can do $38,000 from the Ontario 150 granting program, with the funds being adminisgovernment and other heritage build- damage over time,” he said. So in recent times many buildings, ings over the years. These days, Beattie and his crew including the Parliament buildings in Grace Centre- continued on page 2 are at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, Ottawa and Queen’s Park, are havrestoring the Grace Centre to the condition it was in when it was first constructed in 1861. He said he is pleased with the condition of the building. “You can see that the stone work is intact, nothing is really coming apart,” he said, pointing to the building. All we have to do is take out what is there and replace it with something that is as close to the original mortar as we can use nowadays. He explained that the idea behind the original limestone based mortar was that the mortar would absorb moisture in the wet and cold seasons, and would dry out in the hot summer weather, maintaining the stone cladding in good condition. Later on, the thinking was that the Careful Randy, you don't want to hurt the building, or your hands. Craig Beattie supervising buildings would be better off MPP Randy Hillier in the ceremonial first pointing of trhe Grace Centre in Sydenham

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Local groups love Canada 150, but the Feds not so much File this under “I remember when ...” by Jeff Green hose of us who are over 55, have some memory of Canada's Centennial year. I happened to be a kid living in Montreal in 1967, and as part of their efforts to make the World's Fair, Expo '67, a crowd pleasing success and to make it accessible to Montrealers, there was a family pass available for the entire run of Expo. I looked it up, and even accounting for 50 years of inflation, the price was indeed pretty reasonable. $35 for adults and $17.50 for children for a seasons pass. For our family the total would have been $122.50 for the season. Allowing for inflation, it would have cost about $850 in 2017 dollars, still a pretty good price for a 180 day festival. We packed a lunch and went just about every day. We wandered about the site, got lost and found, ate soft ice cream, and saw every pavilion, including the Czech and US pavilions which were the best ones, the Czech for artistry and the US for the awe factor, a Geodesic dome with the longest escalator running way, way up into the centre of an open space. Expo was controversial when it was conceived and throughout its construction, but it was a monumental success for both the City of Montreal and for the country, and between it and the thousands of Centennial arena's and parks

that were built that year, the Centennial year was a huge coming out party for the country that had a lasting legacy. When Canada 150, a prosaic name if there ever was one, came along, I was expecting something to happen, nothing on the scale of the Centennial year, but something to mark the moment in our nation’s history. Federal governments have become pretty good at waving the flag over the last 20 years, calling us the best country in the world whenever they get a chance. They have turned the Olympics, for example, into a patriotic event so much so that Canadian coverage rivals US coverage in its fixation with medal counts by Canadian athletes. But as our 150th anniversary approached, there has been nothing, it was met only with the announcement of a Canada 150 infrastructure program that is indistinguishable from any other infrastructure program that the government undertakes. There is no symbol of Canada 150 other than a stylized maple leaf, no song, no signature event, nothing beyond a bigger show in Ottawa on Canada Day and maybe a few more fireworks. The shame is that, given the efforts locally to create memorable events this summer in communities around Eastern Ontario and across the country as well, it is clear that there is a desire among the population to mark the occasion.

Certainly in Frontenac County there is such a desire, as the list of Canada Day and Canada 150 events grows and grows. Perhaps this is a marker of how Canada has developed as a nation of communities that are self reliant, with a federal government that exists in its own remote world, no matter which of the two old line parties is in power. As we get ready to celebrate Canada Day over the next few weeks, we can look clearly at our successes and failures as a country. The country was built by bringing new people in throughout our history and that is our strength. At the same time we are finally starting to face, for the first time, the cost and continuing fallout from the fact this country was built upon stolen land, that land remains stolen no matter how much time passes. Reconciliation with the Indigenous, First Nations, peoples in this country is not a tap that can be turned off and on when it is politically convenient, but an extensive, long term project. If it can be accomplished, it will be a bicentennial project, requiring 50 years of unrelenting effort to achieve. If that happens, the 200th anniversary will certainly outflank Canada 150 as a year to celebrate, and even the centennial as well.

150 stories — 150 women — 150 years

he stories are all in, all 150 of them, thanks to more than 106 contributors who have made this sesquicentennial project such a great tribute to mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, aunts, sisters and friends. The stories go back as far as 1823 and speak of the lives these women led, what they did for fim, how hard they worked each

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The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra brought their broad repetoire of fiddle tunes from around the world to the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market in early June for a Saturday morning concert. the market runs every Saturday until Thanksgiving.

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kinds of non-partisan projects, and the work of the Trillium Foundation, are what government is really about, beyond all the politics at Queen’s Park,” said Hillier. “The Centre is delighted to receive the funding to ensure it will continue to be a place where seniors and others in the community can gather to benefit from programs and events that reduce social isolation and contribute to their quality of life,” said David Townsend. The politicians, officials, SFCS Board members and the public then went into the building for coffee and treats at the Grace cafe. Soon after, all the officials drove off, the SFCS staff returned to work, and the masons climbed back up the scaffolding to continue working. The project is expected to be completed before the end of the month.

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but Spud Box opening in doubt - CF Council by Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council expects to have a draft bylaw for ‘chip trucks’ to discuss at its June 27 meeting following a report from Development Services Manager Shawn Merriman at this week’s regular Council meeting in Sharbot Lake. The Township is holding an open house on the subject June 24 and Merriman said he expects to incorporate comments from that meeting into the proposed bylaw. “Nothing quite screams Eastern Ontario identity like a chip truck,” Merriman said, quoting an old Toronto Star article. “A new bylaw would recognize the desire of the community to have mobile food vendors and provide some certainty as to where these operations would be allowed to set up within the various communities and locations throughout the Township.” The bylaw on the table at the moment is of a temporary nature, allowing potential vendors to enter into an agreement with the Township in order to operate until such time as a permanent bylaw is prepared, debated and passed. Merriman said that the permanent bylaw should be all-encompassing, addressing more than food vendors. “It’s about more than chip trucks,” he said. “This bylaw should not only cover the generic chip truck but in all likelihood all mobile vendors/special or recurring events. “It should not matter whether the item being sold is prepared food, whole foods, homemade crafts, arts or mass produced items like flags or T-shirts.” Coun. Victor Heese reiterated that the bylaw to be considered on June 27 was for temporary use and wondered about a time frame for a more comprehensive bylaw. “I’ve seen these things go fairly quickly,” Merriman said. “I personally think mobile vendors are a good idea.” Council accepted Merriman’s report, setting up a vote on June 27. The process is now set out for the Spud Box truck that is parked at a lot on Hwy. 7 and 38 to open in Central Frontenac this summer. As Merriman pointed, approval from the Ministry of Transportation will be required because it is located at an on-ramp to the provincial highway, and the Public Health Unit will have to approve it as well. If, as seems likely, the bylaw is passed on June 27, the owners of the truck were told by Merriman that they can come and see him about a permit on June 28, provided they have th

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• Sympathies are extended to Pastor Vernon Scott and his wife Diane, on the loss of their son. Prayers are sent their way. • Thank you to ALL of the volunteers who participated in staining/painting at the Rec. Park on Thursday and the Community Centre on Friday. Your participation in these projects keep the Hamlet in great shape. Thanks again!! • Hope everyone has made at least one visit to the Legion. The new chairs purchased look fantastic. Easy to maintain and very comfortable. This was a project endorsed by all groups in the community and shows what can be accomplished when people work together. Cheers to the Legion. • Thank you to the Mountain Grove United Church for a perfect BBQ diner. Great steak/hamburger, potato, slaw and beans, and those homemade pies were the best. This is an annual event, so if you missed it this year, make sure you look for the advertisements next year. • Please do not forget June’s diners program, Tuesday June 20, noon, at the Community Centre. The lunch menu is a secret!! • The next couple of weekends are going to be quite busy in Arden as many groups are holding their Canada 150 celebrations. • On Saturday June 17, start off you day with a Fireman’s breakfast; pancakes, sausages, bacon, toast, juice and coffee & tea. This is a free will donation event starting at 8am. Then head on over to the Arden United Church as it will be holding a yard sale, 9 am to 1 pm, which will have treasures for all. • If you are able, the Church could use some strong & willing volunteers to help them set up all of the merchandise. After you’ve spent your limit at the Yard Sale, sit on a bench, under the trees, indulge in a burger or a dog, rest up a bit, then head over to the Park. • On or about 1:30 pm you’ll find the Frontenac Blades, demonstrating and instructing those who wish, the art of throwing a blade, knife or tomahawk. These fellows are pretty good

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at this art, but there is always a ringer in crowd, and it might be you. If throwing dangerous objects is not your DNA take a wagon ride and visit some of the interesting places in the village. The history associated with this tiny hamlet always amazes me. During your ride, start up a conversation with Glen Matson, and you’ll surprised at what you do not know. • It’s time for you to rests for an hour or so, then change and return to the Community Centre for a great roast Beef dinner, cooked by the Wesleyan Church volunteers. This group is well known for their great dinners and fabulous desserts. You’ll never walk away hungry. A free will offering gets you dinner, which starts at 5 pm. • Join Big Clear Sound, at the Community Centre on Sunday June 18. The doors will open at 5:45 pm with the concert beginning at 6:15 pm. There will be a variety of local artists, joining the Sound, playing their own music plus songs from Canadian artists. There will be lots of room for dancing to the good music plus a limited canteen with beverages and snacks to purchase. This is a free concert for all but the musicians will each have a good will donation jar. The concert will end at approximately 10 pm. • The following weekend, Saturday June 24, the Kennebec and District Historical Society, in collaboration with Arden’s Canada 150 Committee, will host a Strawberry Social and Historic display. The event will start at 1 pm and end at 3 pm, with beverages and shortcake available for $6.00 per adult serving. Sarah Hale will be displaying many of the unique objects of history from the area, including tools, objects of art, books, clothing and pictures from the past Entry forms will be available at each event for the chance to win an original train set displayed at the Sharbot Lake Pharmacy. • July is just around the corner and many are thinking of a house purge. If you are considering a Yard Sale this summer, let the Arden Seniors do all the advertising for you. Join into their Annual Summer Sale by getting in touch with Barb at 335-3186 or Mickie at 335-2874, reserve a spot either inside our outside. Vendors of all types are also invited to join the group as they hold their only fundraising event of the year. Proceeds from this event are donated to local groups such as the Firefighters, NFCS and Land-O’Lakes PS, to name a few. Along with the vendor/yard sale events there is also a large silent auction, a lucky prize table, raffle, and their famous bake table. Clean out your house and make some money for redecorating. • Keep reading the column and I’ll keep you informed about the many events scheduled for the Village. • Check out the Kennebec Recreation Committee’s FB page as well, for future and past events.

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to share potluck style, with hamburgers and hotdogs for sale. There will be music, kids games, and a fireworks show at dusk. Prizes will be given for the Best Costume for kids and adults. Mark your calendar! The Denbigh Library Annual Book Sale is happening soon; Saturday, July 8th, 9am to noon. • On Saturday, June 24th, the Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives will open for the season. Celebrate Canada’s 150th with the unveiling of a special art installation, the dedication of “Benny’s Lake Heritage Park”, a BBQ and music provided by local groups. Bring your lawn chair. 14232 HWY 41 pioneer@ mazinaw.on.ca. • “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” Unknown Happy Father’s Day!

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• We attended the steak supper in Mountain Grove on Saturday night, What a meal. Everything was cooked perfectly. The raspberry pies was really tasty, too. Great cooks. • Thinking of Andy White, who is recovering from a bad surgery. Have as speedy get well soon. • Sympathy to Lionel Grimard on the passing of his brother. Saw Lionel the other dayand he says he is feeling much better. Good for you. • On Saturday, June 3, Bob Loyd was King for a day. He celebrated his birthday in Harlowe hall with friends (80 years young) You still look like a spring rooster. • Ole Tyme Fiddlers Party is June 16 at 7:30. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. Open Mic is June 24. See you there.

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• Grandmother’s by the Lake are hosting a Walk on June 17 beginning at 11am. • All participants will meet at Sydenham Foodland. Donations will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help support children orphaned by AIDS/HIV. • Canada Day is fast approaching and the Harrowsmith S and A Club are looking for volunteers to help make the day a success. If you can help out, even for an hour, please contact Marilyn at 613-372-0917. • On June, the Golden Links Hall presents a concert/dance with Jeff Code and Silver Wings from 8pm-midnight. The cost is $10 in advance, $12 at door. For information call 613-3722410 • Words to live by: Stressed spelled backwards is desserts … coincidence? Have a great week.

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• Comings and goings this week included Mitchell Gurnsey of Sydenham; and Rebecca Kelsey of Saskatchewan, both home for a month’s holidays. Congratulations to Mitchell Kelsey who recently graduated in carpentry studies. This is the time of year for our graduates- congratulations one and all. • Your gently used items for the Henderson United Church yard sale (June 30, July 1) can be dropped off at the hall from June 24 - June 28 when folks will be there. Due to limited storage there is no room for sofas or large appliances, but lots of room for other goodies for sure. This is always a fun time and really helps out the little white church on the corner. • Now for all the folks who worked or visited at the some 67 lodges and housekeeping cottages in our area the Clarendon & Miller Community Archives (CMCA) has just completed a 300 page page book of those days and units called “Lodges: Past and Present in North Frontenac”, and what a wonderful book it is. The 300 page book took the organization an entire year to compile. They are indebted to The Wright family who owned King’s Cottages & Marina with their connection to a printing company - thus reducing the costs of the book. Please contact Brenda Martin (1032 White Birch Court, Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0) to place your order. It would make a good birthday or Christmas gift. See the ad and more details in this paper. • Our Pine Meadow People had a great time on the accessible horse drawn carriage recently. It brought back many mem-

ories of the good old days. Future plans include a big Canada Day celebration on site with face painting, treats, singing, displays and history in action, a monthly children’s play group who meets on site delighting the residents, lots of music, and a summer picnic to Beaver Lake. The area musicians are so generous with their time and musical skills providing plenty of entertainment for our folks. • This Sunday June 18 Henderson United Church’s annual Cemetery service of Remembrance and Hope will happen at 2pm on site and chairs are provided. For that one Sunday only the morning church service at 8:45am will be canceled in favour of the afternoon cemetery service. If it rains the service will happen inside Henderson United Church. All are welcome. Special thanks to all who have been refreshing grave flowers and to the cemetery grass cutters. • Happy Fathers Day one and all!

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• The Perth and District Historical Society welcomes back municipal planner and historian Glenn Tunnock. Glenn Tunnock has a longstanding passion for history which he pursued through a post graduate degree at Queens University. He has spoken on such topics as the Algonquin Land Claim, the War of 1812 and more recently on the Truth about Reconciliation. The meeting takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. The usual “Toonie Fee” applies. For information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362 or David Taylor at 613-264-0094 or visit the website at www.perthhs.org. • The CPHC Diner’s luncheon for seniors will be the 4th Tuesday, June 27th at 12:00 noon. Contact Joyce at 613273-4832. • The Maberly Agricultural Society presents the annual “Pie in the Sky” event at the Maberly Fairgrounds 8 am – 1 pm, 4884 Bolingbroke Rd. (County Rd. 36). Fresh home-made pies will be for sale. If you’re willing to donate a pie or two of your favourite, give Anne Thomlison a call at 613-273-5069. Pies will be needed early Saturday morning July 1. In addition to the pie sale, Fred Barrett & Bob Hillier, local members of the Royal Astronomical Society will set up a special solar telescope that shows solar flares and sunspots in detail.

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• Linda and Reg Chappel hosted Friday mornings coffee break. A great crowd attended with lots of coffee, sweets and visiting. Don’t forget Friendly Friday on June 30 at 10:30am at Snow Road Community Centre. Irma Miller will be interviewed. • The Snow Road Community Centre re-opening is set for June 17th at 1:30pm. Light refreshments. All welcome. • Mark this on your calendar. Sunday June 25th @11am celebrate together the 171st aniversary of the Elphin Church. The guest worship leader will be the Rev. Bob Hill and the joint choir will offer its Ministry of Music. Lunch will follow the service. All are welcome. At 2pm that same day the Crawford Cemetery Services will be held. • On Sunday July 2nd all churches will worship together in Let us plumb it right the first time

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• Our deepest sympathy to David Caird and his family on the passing of his beloved wife Cindy Caird. • Celebration of life for Phyllis Allen was held on June 10 in Parham. • Happy birthday to Jack Deline, Lorie Fox, Patsy Quinn, Glenda Sly. Tanya Hawley, Ruth Oliver, Betty Lindsay, David Campbell, Leslie Whiteman, Sylvia Powers, Zachary Sjostrom, Phillip, Perry Warren, Marg Campsall. • Happy Anniversary to Mel and Doris Good, Ralph and Debby Smith, Linda and Jim Gray, Ed and Florence Warren, Archie and Marilyn Meeks, John and Janice Morrow, Dave and Debby Hartwick, Herb and Joyce Clow. • On June 10 Mountain Grove United Church Stewards hosted a steak and hamburg dinner. The community hall was packed with hungry appetites. A big thank you to everyone that came to support the church and to those hard working people that helped to make this Canada 150 event a success eg. the cooks, and kitchen help etc. • An open mic was held on June 10 at Arden Community hall, with a variety of talented entertainers. Music started at 6pm with a delicious potluck at 5pm. A great evening with dancing and conversation with friends. • The lakes will be busy on June 17 as that is the opening season of bass fishing season. Hopefully the bass will not still be spawning. • The Arden and Community Wesleyan church will be hosting

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• Happy birthday to Jack Deline, Lorie Fox, Patsy Quinn, Glenda Sly. Tanya Hawley, Ruth Oliver, Betty Lindsay, David Campbell, Leslie Whiteman, Sylvia Powers, Zachary Sjostrom, Phillip, Perry Warren, Marg Campsall. • Happy Anniversary to Mel and Doris Good, Ralph and Debby Smith, Linda and Jim Gray, Ed and Florence Warren, Archie and Marilyn Meeks, John and Janice Morrow, Dave and Debby Hartwick, Herb and Joyce Clow. • On June 10 Mountain Grove United Church Stewards hosted a steak and hamburg dinner. The community hall was packed with hungry appetites. A big thank you to everyone that came to support the church and to those hard working people that helped to make this Canada 150 event a success eg. the cooks, and kitchen help etc. • An open mic was held on June 10 at Arden Community hall, with a variety of talented entertainers. Music started at 6pm with a delicious potluck at 5pm. A great evening with dancing and conversation with friends. • The lakes will be busy on June 17 as that is the opening season of bass fishing season. Hopefully the bass will not still be spawning. • The Arden and Community Wesleyan church will be hosting a roast dinner 5-6pm on Saturday 17 with a free will offering. Come early to get a seat. • On Sunday June 18 there will be a gospel sing at Arden Community Centre 5:45pm. Free will offering featuring Clearview and Friends. Should be a great evening ! • The worship leader for Mountain Grove United Church on June 11 was Rev, Rick Magie. A good message. • On June 25 there will be an union service at Arden at 10am. Regular service 11:15am June 18at Mountain Grove United Church. • On July 2 there will be a cemetery service at 2pm in the Mountain cemetary. Bring your lawnchair. • Thinking of those people who may be ill, living alone or hospitalized. Please remember someone in your community. Give me a call.

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• The June Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30. Bring a pot luck dish to share and a good appetite. Dave Young, local singer and guitarist, will entertain us with a few songs before dessert. • Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 a video will be shown telling how

The Township of North Frontenac is pleased to announce the following events being organized by our hard working Volunteer Community Groups, to celebrate Canada’s 150th. June 17th at 1:30 pm – The Reopening of the Snow Road Community Hall at 14073 Road 509. June 24th at 11:00 am Celebration of Canada’s 150th and unveiling of Community Projects at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum, 14225 Highway 41, Cloyne. June 24th at 7:30 pm – Local connection with Canada’s Flag event at the Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah. June 29th at 7 am Canada 150th Breakfast at the Clarendon Miller Community Hall (Breakfast for $1.50) than at 10:30 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Roof over the entrance at the Clar Mill Hall in Plevna. July 1st at 11:00 am everyone is invited to meet at one of the two lookouts at the Palmerston Canonto Conservation Area (PCCA) trail in Ompah to sing O Canada and wave your Canadian Flag. The PCCA Trail Head is located at 1045 Arcol Road, Ompah. July 1st at 4:00 pm there will be a parade. Participants meet at West Palmerston Drive in Ompah and parade through Ompah, around the Ompah Community Centre and park at the Scenic Route Rest Stop. A cold plate dinner will be served at the Ompah Community Centre at 5:00 pm and Fireworks will be begin at Bingley’s pit (across the road from Double S Maina) at dark.

our Canada flag came to be. We will discover the local connection to the flag and have a chance to share recollections of our flag. • Bring your flag to either Palmerston/Canonto Conservation Area Lookout. Meet there at 11:00 on July 1 and we will sing O Canada and madly wave our flags. We have a extra flags if needed. A drone with camera on board will hover overhead taking pictures of our first ever Flag Wave. • Plan to join the first ever Canada Day parade (July 1). Decorate your bike, ATV, truck or float and join in the celebration. The parade will leave West Palmerston Drive at 4:00 but come early to find your place in the line-up. • The annual Canada Day Cold Plate dinner will be held on July 1 at the Community Centre from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Cold meats along with a wide variety of salads will be served. Dessert will be a Michelle Ross cake (yummy) and ice cream. Cost is $10 or $5 for children under 12. • Then July 1 at dark (10:00 pm) the North Frontenac Firefighter Fireworks will light up the sky by the Marina. Many folks drive or walk to watch this spectacular event, and some folks come in their decorated boats. • On Sunday, July 16 (raindate July 30), the first ever Waites’ Beach Boatilla takes place. Meet at the Marina (10:30 – human powered boats, and 11:30 – motor boats) and parade along the south shore to Waites’ Beach. We will make a large circle in the lake near the beach while Darwyn and Angie Sproule take pictures from their plane. Bring a picnic lunch. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Happy belated 1st Birthday to Paityn Morrow! • Congratulations to Kris and Kourtnie Stencell on the birth of baby Tobias. Big brothers Evan and Kiptyn are excited for a new play mate. • Welcome to Matthew Dick pharmicist at the Pharmasave in Sharbot Lake. • Thinking of you to Arthur Thomas, Zelda Hannah and Vivian Hannah. • Many thanks to Rev. Jean Brown and her family for the excellent presentation on Sunday regarding their trip to the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge and also for providing the luncheon after the service. • Tuesday June 20 Four Rivers Presbytery meets at Christ United Church 12 Perth St Lyn at 1 pm where Sharon MacDonald will be recognised as a licensed lay worker. • Sunday June 25th Parham will join Sharbot lake United Church at 11 am for the Anniversary service. • Congratulations to Jonathan Whan’s team for beating Mike Thompson’s team in the finals of the tournament held on the weekend. The tournament was to raise money for one of the Rep Hockey Teams playing out of Picadilly - great job to all involved. • On June 24th there is an Open Mike at the Oddfellows Hall in Parham, more info later on or contact 613-279-2852 • June 17 is the next day for the Lions Club All you can Eat Breakfast. All proceeds go towards their bursary. • Congratulations to the GREC Athletes on all their achievements that were awarded last week. • We are still looking for volunteers to report the Parham/ Tichborne news. Give us a call. • Happy Birthday to: Harold Hamilton, Don Ferguson, Donna Longmire, Janice Morrow, June St. Pierre, Christina

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• Clarendon & Miller Community Archives (CMCA) has compiled the research for Lodges: Past and Present in North Frontenac and are ready to print into book form. It will be 300 pages, perfect bind with a laminate cover. We would not have been able to print this book at such a reasonable cost without the support of a printing company with local roots - The Wright family who owned King’s Cottages & Marina. CMCA will pass this super deal on to you at a cost of $50 per book. It would make a perfect birthday or Christmas gift for anyone interested in local history. You may place your order by dropping off a cheque to Plevna Library Branch or mail a cheque to Brenda Martin, 1032 White Birch Court, Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0. We hope to place the first order by June 28th. • There will be no Jack’s JAM on June 17th, sorry for any confusion. • Plevna Joke of the week: Rosie “What do you call a cow that eats your grass?” Ron “A lawn moo-er!”

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• What I learned on the Trail this week • My son and I walk the K and P Trail almost every day. Last week, to our amazement on the side of the trail we spotted a baby deer lying quietly. The mother was nowhere near and I immediately thought the mother was dead and the baby was abandoned. My first thought was to rescue the baby. Thankfully there is an organization that can help abandoned and sick animals and I called the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre. A good thing because I was just about to do the wrong thing, rescue a fawn who did not need rescuing. • Here is what I was told. 1 to 3 spotted fawns in each litter are born between May and June, and are raised by the mother alone. Deer hide their fawns in a safe place and go off to eat. They come back roughly every 4 hours to feed the fawn. If you find a fawn on its own, look closely without disturbing him. If the fawn is injured, cold, crying continuously, or covered with flies, he needs rescuing If he is curled up quietly, leave immediately. Check back in 4 to 8 hours to assess the situation. The mother will know you have been there and will move the fawn. Leave a healthy fawn quickly as they can follow you if you move slowly. Never feed a cold fawn. If you think the fawn needs rescuing call the Wildlife Centre. The centre has volunteers who can come and pick up the animal. • Sue, the founder of the Centre also told us about turtles. All 8 of Ontario’s turtle species deposit their eggs in the ground between May and early July. Aside from birds, turtles are the animals most often brought into the Centre for rehabili-

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July 16th (rain date of July 30th) a Boatilla will take place in Ompah. Participants leave Double S Marina at 10:30 am in human powered boats, while those using powered boats leave Marina at 11:30 am. Participants are also invited to join in along the way. All boats will parade along south shore of Palmerston Lake and arrive at the PCCA Beach (1193 Arcol Road, Ompah). Bring your lunch and enjoy free drinks and snacks, fun and games at the beach.

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Continued from page 6 tation. They acquire injuries mostly from vehicle collisions and other wild animals. If you find a turtle, first determine whether or not he is injured. Any signs such as not pulling into his shell, having a cracked shell, or bleeding means he is probably injured. Bring him to a vet or wildlife rehabilitator immediately. In the meantime, put him in a cardboard box, close the lid to create a dark environment, and leave in a quiet area until you are able to transport him. • Snapping turtles require special handling as they bite and can cause serious injury. Sue said “You can pick up the snapping turtle using the back third of the shell placing hands underneath on both sides. Don’t grab it by the tail. .” There is a youtube video “STOP! Save this Turtle?” that shows proper technique. Amazingly even turtles that have

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Hoza brings energetic education through arts message to GREC by Craig Bakay oza” is an African word that can mean stop, start or change, Kevin Fell told the audience at GREC last week. “Our mission is to help put a stop to negative thinking and behaviours and facilitate change that is needed to start living in a more socially just world,” he said. To do that, Fell and Derek Thorne brought an energetic message told through drums and stories, with plenty of audience interaction and participation. In particular, they tell they story of Nelson Mandela, who was sent to jail in South Africa for defending opponents and victims of Apartheid, only to re-emerge as a leader of those victims and eventually become president of the country. They illustrated their point with several audience participation exercises designed to help students think differently about themselves and the world around them. (The ‘arrest’ of

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teacher Wade Leonard was a highlight for many in the audience.) “We give them (students) a template to think differently about themselves,” Fell said. “We do that through the leadership of Nelson Mandela and it also gives them permission to think differently about themselves, permission to not put themselves down.” Fell, who is originally from South Africa, has degrees in both performance and education. He believes strongly in the power of education through the arts. Thorne is a well-established Canadian drummer originally from Trinidad. “We’re performers who teach,” Fell said. “We teach through the arts “And we also give schools a chance to come together as a community.” One way they did that was to organize a drum lesson on the djembe, an east African drum known for its distinctive sound, with groups of students followed by a round for the teachers.

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Surviving in the Wilderness: Tips that Could Save Your Life

David Arama, WSC Survival School Inc. David Arama,’s new Book Published this past fall: “501 Survival Skills that could save your life”. In winter and summer – the same issues prevail This past winter and spring has seen a rash of ATV and Snowmobile fatalities in Ontario, including an ATV death in North Frontenac whereby the causation was deemed alcohol related. That day, the OPP laid numerous charges for failure to wear a helmet etc. We saw a spike in Snowmobile drownings across the province this past year. At my property (Marble Lake Lodge), I regularly observe ATV'ers with kids under 10 years old, riding without helmets, intoxicated, and without plates or insurance. Same for sledders, even while the OFSC's Snowmobile trails were closed due to unsafe trail and ice conditions, we observed numerous trail riders breaking the law and trespassing on closed trails. Last summer, with a Tornado Earning issued by Environment Canada one afternoon, we observed boaters out on the lake, and with open bottles of Coors Lite. At the Toronto Sportsmans Show (had the OPP SAR Unit Seargent co-present with us), and at the ATV Power sports Show, my company (WSC SURVIVAL SCHOOL INC.) presents seminars on survival safety‎. Some valuable tips that could save your life, for ATVing/Snowmobiling/Boating, include the following: • Don't consume alcohol or drugs! • Have excellent communications equipment on your personal, eg tracking device (spot, in-reach), cell phone amplifier-

booster etc) • Obtain up to date weather reports from environment canada, weather network, accuweather, lighningstrikes.Org) • Atvers should wear proper safety gear, including a certified helmet, long pants, proper footwear, and abide by posted speed limits. • Sledders should know your ice safety, ice thickness eg there's no such thing as safe ice, i like a minimum of 10+ inches for sledding‎, and wear flotation + ice picks and rescue rope, and abide by posted trail speed limits. • Wear transport canada approved flotation at all times when boating, and have at minimum, a baler, 50 feet of buoyant rope (throw bags are the best), and have a hypothermia kit handy (wool blankets, woolen clothing, camp stove/pot, high energy trail snacks etc) for any outdoor activity, you should carry a survival and safety kit, that is based on the rule of 3's: you can survive for 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours if you're hypothermic, 3 days without water, 3 week without food. Survival gear should include something for shelter, fire, water, food, first aid and navigation, plus communications. Many accidents and fatalities are caused by failure to be prepared, and failure to obey the law. Search and rescue costs the taxpayers, and risks the lives of the searchers and first responders. Regarding that recent FYI ATV fatality, I would not have wanted to be the attending police officers and paramedics, nor the individual that had to knock on the door of the next of kin to advise them that a loved one was deceased, and they needed to plan for a funeral. To the majority of folks who go out and safely enjoy the great outdoors, keep doing that. To the others, smarten up! Before it's to late. Remember, you are biodegradable. ■

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Even a cursory look at the fishing chart put out by he Land O'Lakes Tourist Association demonstrates that bass, both small and largemouth, are plentiful in more lakes than any other species of sport fish. Of the 72 lakes on the chart, only nine don't have both species in their waters, and only one has neither. The reason is that bass can adapt to cold or warm water, making them less vulnerable to changes in climate. Their prevalence and the variety of ways to fish for bass, either from shore, from a stationary boat or by trolling. Although trolling is not permitted in tournaments it can be used otherwise, and is a good way to locate bass in an unfamiliar lake. Experts recommend picking out markers on the land or water and using them to establish a fixed

trolling pattern rather than just moving in a haphazard manner through the lake. Once a fish hits the bait, a marker can be dropped to mark the spot, and anglers can continue casting at one location or they can keep trolling along. Bass can be fished from this Saturday until December 15, and with a sport fishing license there is a 6 fish limit combination of small and largemouth) and with a conservation license the limit is 2. There is no slot size for bass. Bass will generally be found in shallow water during cooler times of day and in deeper water when the water temperature starts to heat up to 80 degrees or so. The edges of deep water drop offs are often a good bet. Or try just off the edge of points of land that jut out

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FROnTenAC neWS - Fishing & boating edition

OPP Raising Concerns About Boating Safety The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have already investigated three boating fatalities this spring, with the same contributing factors being reported as in previous years. Two of the three fatal incidents involved capsized canoes. During the third mishap, the vessel sank. Alcohol/drug consumption was involved in two of the incidents. Only one of the three deceased was wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) at the time. One victim was a passenger. These details are all too common in OPP-investigated boating incidents from year to year. Last year (2016), 16 vessel operators and seven (7) passengers were killed in 19 boating incidents on OPPpatrolled waterways. Nine (9) of the incidents involved a capsized vessel. Six (6) victims fell overboard. Alcohol consumption was a factor in six (6) occurrences. Few victims were found to be wearing a life jacket - a statistic that has not changed from year to year. The exception was in 2015 when -- for the first time in more than ten years -- all 18 of the deceased were recovered without life jackets. Fatal Marine Incidents Persons Killed 2016 - 23 2015 - 18 Persons Killed - No PFDs 2016 - 19 2015 - 18 Boaters continue to let their guard down in non-motorized vessels, despite the fact that a significant number of fatal incidents occur in canoes and kayaks every year. In May, the OPP is partnered with the Canadian Safe Boating Council to promote safety on the water. The OPP is urges boaters to be extra cautious this season in particular, due to high water levels, swift currents and debris creating hazardous boating conditions. Whether you are a boat operator or a passenger,

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Safe Boating Checklist □ Check and monitor the local weather forecast (Marine forecast is best) □ Float plan filed and left with a reliable individual □ Required safety gear and recommended gear are in good condition, working properly and readily accessible onboard (including a first aid kit, repair kit, spare parts, necessary tools and survival rations)

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□ There are enough Canadian approved lifejackets/ PFDs of the correct size for each passenger onboard and all are in good condition (check zippers, buckles, fabric, seams, etc). Encourage your passengers to wear their lifejacket/PFD at all times □ All passengers know the location of, and are familiar with the safety equipment and emergency procedures

Make sure you have the Mandatory safety equipment.

□ Ensure there is a means of communication onboard □ Review marine charts or maps of the area to determine and mark local hazards, water levels and tides (consider seasonal changes of the area)

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Correct Size Lifejackets

□ All appropriate documentation; Pleasure Craft Operator Card, registration, proof of insurance, licenses, etc.

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□ The load on your boat (gear and passengers) is well distributed □ No signs of hull damage, loose fittings and water penetration

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Alcohol and boating do not mix. consider these facts when heading out on the water in any type of water craft: Of the 250 people who have died in OPP-investigated boating incidents during the past ten years (2007 to present), 209 were recovered without a life jacket or PFD (includes not properly

worn). As a passenger on a boat, you have a right to speak up if the operator is endangering your life in some way. If you know or suspect that the driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. By doing so, you could save lives, including your own.

□ Lines and anchor rode are free of chafing and wear

It can take 30 minutes or more for most adults to become even mildly hypothermic in icy waters. If you find yourself in extremely cold water, do not panic and remember that you have some time to make good decisions.

□ Throttles and steering operate smoothly □ Battery charged and alternator charging properly □ Bilge is free of oil leaks, gas fumes, etc., and all bilge pumps are in proper working order □ Sufficient fuel for your trip, return and comfortable reserve □ Run blower (where applicable) for at least four minutes before start up

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Amrit’s Rasoi – home cooked Indian Food in Frontenac C

entral Frontenac has always been a great place to live, but those with a taste for international flavours in their food have always had to travel just to procure ingredients, and there are no ethnic restaurants to speak of. While an Indian Takeaway is still not in the cards, the next best thing has arrived. Amrit Kaillon grew up in Sharbot Lake, went to the University of Toronto and has since lived in far flung corners of the world working as a human rights lawyer and entrepreneur. She returned to Sharbot Lake last year to prepare for the birth of her daughter Arya. Her husband Sundeep Takhar, who works in investment banking, joined her here before Arya was born and they have been living with her parents, Jass and Suki Kaillon (of Sharbot Lake Home Hardware)

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This time spent with their young daughter has been precious to them, and it has also afforded Amrit the opportunity to fulfill one of her dreams, to open an Indian Food business in her home town. She has been encouraged by her friends at Fieldhouse in Perth to start up a business, and five weeks ago, with the opening of the Perth Farmer’s Market for the season, Amrit’s Rasoi (Rasoi refers to Kitchen) started up in the market. A number of snack foods and starters, such as Samosas, are available at the market, and Amrit Rasoi’s main product is prepared full meals, for one or two people to take home and heat up for their dinner. From the start she has asked people to go to her website amritsrasoi.ca to order from the weekly menu. Full dinners (Thali) include a meat and a vegetable dish, rice and an appetizer and dessert. Dinners are $15 for one and $30 for two. There is also a vegetarian meal available. Samosas and desserts can also be ordered online. More and more Perthites have been ordering online for pickup at the market. And now Frontenac County residents have the same opportunity. The pickup location in Sharbot Lake is at Seed to Sausage on Friday afternoons from 3-6 or on Saturday from 11-6, and there will be some meals and sides available for those who have not ordered in advance. In the future, Amrit may start preparing frozen meals that will be available whenever the store is open (7 days a week this summer, from 11-6 each day) For now, however, the best option is to order online for a guaranteed delivery. This week, for example, the menu is Chicken Tikka Masala. Shahi Paneer, served with rice and samosas. The dessert is Rasmali - Ricotta style dumpling soaked in a cardamom infused milk sauce garnished with pistachios. Amrit is putting a lot of energy into her business and said she has been helped out immensely by her husband, parents and sister to turn this dream into a reality. It is a dream that has its roots in Amrit’s childhood, when she would watch her grandmother prepare food in the kitchen. "As a child my Punjabi was limited and the way I connected and communicated with my grandmother, Pritam Guron, was through preparing and cooking food." she said, in an interview last weekend in Sharbot Lake. She does not have a long range plan for the business because she does not know where life will take her, Sundeep and Arya in the future, but that does not deter her. "The timing to start Amrit's Rasoi felt right. If I never tried

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Bedford Open Mike turns 10 years old with party on July 9 by Craig Bakay he Bedford Open Mike turns 10 years old this year and they’re planning a birthday celebration July 9 at Glendower Hall on Westport Road. Here’s a brief history of the sessions, according to Joan Shepherd, who along with husband Roy got the idea after attending the Florida Old Time Country/Bluegrass/Gospel open mike sessions at the Elfers Care Centre in New Port Richey, Florida. “When we returned home in the spring of 2007, Roy commented on how much he was going to miss the jamming,” Shepherd said. “So we asked ourselves ‘why can’t we start our own open mike’.” So, they got together with musical friends Homer and Wilhelmine Card and on July 1, 2007, 11 performers along with a handful of audience members held the first open mike session at the Second Depot Lake pavilion. “I might add that over half of the original jammers are still attending the bi-weekly session,” she said. On Aug. 26 of that year, they finished up with a barbecue but the desire to keep playing was still strong. “The end of the summer brought sadness so in canvassing the performers and audience, it was decided to carry on the sessions at another location during the fall and winter months,” she said. That location turned out to be Piccadilly Hall. The Piccadilly Jam sessions began Sept. 9, 2007. Snowbirds Shepherds and Cards travelled south for the winter but Judy Albertson-Murphy, sound technician and Gerry Webster served as co-hosts while many folks from the audience took ownership of setting up chairs, making coffee, setting up the sound system, etc. It didn’t take long before the event began to outgrow Pic Hall, with crowding and parking becoming issues. So in the fall of 2009, things moved over to larger Glendower Hall (aka Bedford Hall). “Now, the problem was we were holding the ‘Piccadilly Jam’ in Bedford Hall, which was very confusing to to people, so the Piccadilly Jam became the ‘Bedford Country/Bluegrass Open Mike Session,’” she said. Today, the sessions go every other Sunday, often featuring more than 30 performers and a full house of audience members. They have some special things planned for the July 9 party, but you’ll have to show up at it to find out what they are.

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now then I would always wonder whether I should have. I would much rather look back at my life and say I can't believe I did that! Instead of I wish I did that." she said. It is that attitude that has led her to do a number of things in her life, including writing a book, starting a marketing company and a baking company. She has also found time to pursue her passion for humanitarian and philanthropic causes, organizing charity events as well offering her time to provide legal advice and represent people suffering from human rights abuses. So far the food businesses has been a lot of work but has been rewarding with success and increases in orders each week. The cuisine is based on recipes from the Punjab region of India, a wealthy agricultural region known for rich, flavourful food that is not as hot as the cuisine from the south of the country. Amrit started off with more well known dishes for the Perth Market, such as butter chicken, which remains her most popular item, but in the short time the business has been running she has been able to expand the cuisine to include a broader range of offerings. “People are happy to try new things,” she saId, “and it keeps me busy preparing different dishes each week.” In addition to selling the items listed on her site through Seed to Sausage, Amrit’s Rasoi will be at Canada Day in Sharbot Lake with Samosas and Mango Lhassi. (PS – the food has been tested in our Frontenac News test dining room and we can attest to the flavour and freshness. We had Goat Curry, Khadhi Pakora, Jeera Rice, Samosas and Besan Barfi for dessert – all highly reccommended)

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Wolfe Island Garden Party set for this weekend T

he Wolfe Island Garden Party is a three day event that will feature music on Thursday and Friday Nights (June 15 and 16) and a day of open houses at farms and arts studios on the island and much more music, food and local beer on Saturday (June 17). The event has more or less developed into this form after Janette Hasse approach local musician and producer Chris Brown about a fund raising benefit. Hasse has been working with the students at Marysville Public School on a community garden project at the Wolfe Island Medical Centre, which she is planning to expand to the grounds of the new senior’s building that is being constructed nearby and build a greenhouse. Chris Brown has been producing music with musicians from far and wide at his Post Office Studio for ten years, and recently decided to form a label, Wolfe Island Records. At the same time, Casey Fisher from the Wolfe Island Grill and Rene Zieglemaier are launching Wolfe Island Spring Craft Brewery this month (see article on page 4 of the FCFDC supplement in this issue). The idea of celebrating the link between art

Chris Brown in his studio and agriculture on the island took off and the

1st annual Wolfe Island Garden party came to life. The event has turned into a coming out party of sorts for the music label, the beer company and local farmers and artists. In the end 13 locations have signed on to participate, including 6 farms, 2 artists and 3 restaurants. “We wanted to raise some awareness about food sourcing and the interdependence between food and art and music, and to celebrate some of the connections that have been growing in our island community,” said Chris Brown. “And when people came forward offering to hold open houses across the island, we knew we had something.” Among the farms operations that are participating are DeRuiters Black Angus Cattle, the Posthumus Dairy Farm, Windkeeper Farm vegetables and seed, to name a few. Frontenac County is hosting an agricucltural panel on Saturday afternoon at the General Wolfe Inn. Later in the afternoon, the restaurants will be hosting musical events and serving food, and Chris Brown has invited some of the musicians who have recorded at his studio, including Jenny Whiteley and Joey Wright from Elphin, Luther Wright and

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the Wrongs, the Openhearts Society, Suzanne Jarvie, David Corley, Chris Brown himself and a host of others will be performing at the venues throughout the three days. For a full schedule, go to the Wolfe Island Garden Party Facebook event page. Particularly on the Saturday, visitors from the mainland are invited to leave their cars in Kingston and walk onto the ferry or bring a bike. Many of the events are in Marysville or close by, and bike rentals are available and there will be a wagon providing free transportation. The idea of visiting the island without bringing a car is a focus this summer, to ease pressure on the ferry, make it easier to cross and for a more pleasant experience because walkers and cyclist can waltz onto the ferry while cars and trucks need to wait, sometimes for an extra hour. Events start at 8:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and run from 11am until the evening on Saturday. The ferry leaves Kingston on the 1/2 hour from 8:30 in the morning until 12:30, and then on the hour from 2pm until 10pm. It takes 20 minutes to cross over.

Seniors softball seems to be gaining in popularity in north country by Craig Bakay emember when you were a kid, before school started, at recess, lunch hour, whenever you weren’t in class but were still required to be on the school grounds. Chances are, if there was no snow on the ground, every diamond on the property would be in use. In many Southern Ontario school grounds, the game was called ‘scrub.’ Call it what you will, softball, lob-ball, slopitch, whatever, the image of a ball glove slung over a bicycle’s handlebars was common. When school let out for the summer, the game continued, often on open fields, with bases defined by dragging your heel in the dirt to delineate a less-than-perfect square. Often, rules were set by stomping home plate, as in ‘no lead-offs’ and/or ‘call your field’ if there weren’t enough players to cover all the positions. Players rotated through the positions and everybody got their turns at bat. That generation has become seniors now, but the memories still linger. So is it any wonder that seniors seem to be returning to the game, albeit with a slower-paced approach? This summer, there are no less than three, and probably four teams (using the term ‘team’ loosely) operating in the northern areas of Frontenac and L & A Counties, whereas it wasn’t that long ago there were none. Cloyne, Arden and Sharbot Lake all have seniors softball programs operating this summer, with Sharbot Lake being the new kids on the block. By all accounts, things got started about five years ago when the late Don Patry and Lauder Smith put an ad in The Frontenac News asking if anybody wanted to get together once a week in Cloyne to play a little ball. As it turns out, enough people did. Some of them were from the Arden area. “My wife Karen and I along with the Pratts drove up there and enjoyed it so much we thought we’d try to get something similar going in Arden,” said Gord Brown, the de facto ‘commissioner’ of Arden seniors baseball. That was three years ago and from an inaugural season of about 10-12 players, the Arden contingent grew to around 20. One of those was Sharbot Lake’s Mike Procter, who this year started testing the waters to see if there was enough interest for a team there. “I’ve had all sorts of inquiries,” Procter

said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we could fill two teams.” That doesn’t surprise Brown or Rick Guthrie, who is one of the main organizers in Cloyne. “I was lucky enough to play rec league until 2013,” Guthrie said. “But in many ways, this (seniors ball) is better. “It’s all of the fun, with none of the stress. “When you go back and catch that fly ball, it’s just as much fun as it always was.” “I always come home with a few aches and pains, but yes, it is fun,” said Brown.

“You know we have quite a few players in their 70s and a couple are over 75.” Another aspect of seniors ball is that while pick-up games in the ’60s tended to be more of a guys thing (although there always seemed to be a couple of girls in the game), seniors ball tends to be co-ed, with more females than males on many nights. There’s no real ‘league’ of sorts but there is talk of games between the communities including a potential Canada 150 ‘tournament.’ At any rate, if you’re 50-something-plus,

SFCS Fundraising Campaign S outhern Frontenac Community Services is running its 2017 fundraising campaign in the month of June, with the theme of being “Up to the Challenge.” Statistics Canada recently made headlines by saying that for the first time in Canadian history, Canada has more seniors (65+) than kids (0-14), and in fifteen years, seniors are expected to make up 25% of the population. That statistic is reflected in Frontenac County, with an even higher proportion of seniors. With this new reality, come many challenges around sustainable health care, living at home, transportation, food security, and more. Says Executive Director David Townsend: “This trend is reflected in the day-to-day work that we do: Our Adult Day Program is at its maximum capacity and we have a waiting list for the first time ever. More seniors are using our weekly Hot Meals on Wheels service and there is increasing demand to add a second day. An increasing number of single seniors are accessing our Food Bank and housing supports, as occupancy costs outpace income.” Although many of SFCSC’s programs and services receive core government funding, and support from the United Way KFL&A, fundraising is still needed to keep programs affordable. “One of our primary goals to allow seniors to love at home as long as possible, so we must keep program fees at a level that doesn’t financially burden seniors, and enhances their quality of life,” says Townsend. For the month of June, SFCSC is making an appeal for donations to support these programs and services. In particular, SFCSC is encouraging online donations through the Great Canadian Giving Chal-

lenge campaign, where every dollar donated online during the month of June gives them the chance to win a $10,000 donation

you may want to check it out this summer. In Cloyne, games are Friday mornings at the field behind the tennis courts. Contact is Rick Guthrie 613-336-3460. In Arden, games are Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the Arden ball field. Contact is Gord Brown, 613-335-4843. In Sharbot Lake, games are Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the ball field. Contact is Mike Procter, 613-279-2572. All you need is a glove and it’s all about just having fun.

through Canadahelps.ca. To donate, go to www.sfcsc.ca/donate or contact Andy at 613-376-6477, ext. 205.

Mental health forum Northern Frontenac Community Services and Central Frontenac Township invite you to Supporting our Community – talking about our mental health. When our youth, families and individuals struggle with loss and mental health challenges, how can we as a community help? This forum will provide an opportunity =for individuals, families and youth

to hear from mental health counsellors and to discuss: What are the signs that someone may be struggling? What do we need to know to help? How, as a community, can we build our suicide prevention skills? When: Monday June 26 from 6 to 8 pm Where: Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake

The Treasure Trunk Second Tyme Around Clothing

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Mon. 9-3, Tues. 9-6, Wed.9-3, Thur.9-6, Fri. 9-3, Every Sat. 9-3 Thank you for supporting the Egg Raffle once again. We raised $2675. The winners of the bikes were Wendy Crain and Jossy Gilbertson.

Quality New & Used Clothing at Affordable Prices! For furniture drop off, please call ahead. 279-2113 ask for Janet.

Arden united Church Sat June 17, 9-1 (Rain Date July 8th)

Glassware, china, toys, furniture, jewelry, household items, books, antiques, trampoline, air conditioner, bicycle, chairs, folding bed & more...

BBq Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, Coffee, Tea, Cold Drinks. ALL WELCOME

The Frontenac news Larger Print Telephone Directory will be published July 2017. To advertise your business in the Business Directory contact us: 613-279-3150; info@frontenacnews.ca Listings start at $40 Advertising Deadline: June 16, 2017 Call us for new listings, or for corrections to residential listings.

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Anniversary Anniversary ~ Barker

Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary, Ernie & Tracy Barker. From Mother, sisters, brothers & families

CONGRATULATIONS and HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY

Ralph & Carol McInnes June 17, 2017 Lots of love Lydia, Liza, Lyle & families.

OBITUARY BENEDETTI, Enrico (Henry) Romolo Giovanni Peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Monday, June 12th, 2017 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Ann Benedetti. Loving father of Denise Brundage (Mark) of Cloyne. Loved by his grandson Cole. Dear brother of the late Luciano (Charlotte) Benedetti and George Benedetti. Sadly missed by sister in law Mary Benedetti and his nieces and nephews in Scotland. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the compassionate care given to Henry by the staff at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Friends are invited to visit at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968) 150 Church St, Belleville on Sunday, June 18th, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Memorial donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences welcomed at www.burkefuneral.ca

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Wannamaker I would like to thank my family and friends for the thoughts, flowers, prayers and meals during my illness. I would like to send a special thanks to the Doctor's and Nurses at L&A Hospital for their exceptional care, and to the Lakelands Family Medical Center, Northbrook. Thank you, Germaine Wannamaker

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Brown Dear friends, neighbors and relatives: it is with grateful hearts that we thank you for coming to Ken Brown's Celebration of Life at the Lions Club all in Verona. Thank you to the U.C. Women for the delicious lunch you prepared and served, and to Rev Patsy Henry for continuous support. Thank you to relatives who travelled far to celebrate Uncle Ken's Life.. Also thank you for the many sympathy cards, acts of kindness, and donations to UHKF Cancer Clinic. Sincere thanks to the compassionate care from CCAC and especially Palliative Care of Dr Stewart, Dr Fischer, and Angela RN, who helped us keep Ken at home as long as possible. Our appreciation and gratitude to Trousdale's Funeral Home Sydenham for their professional service and care. Ken was a wonderful person and we give God thanks for the life we shared with him for 61 years. He will never be forgotten, forever in our hearts. May God Bless you all. Vera Brown, Steve and Cheryl, Rick and Heather, Wendy and Stephen, Paul and Lynn and families.

Thank You - Peterson The family of the late Janet Peterson would like to thank everyone for their condolences, prayers, phone calls, texts, cards, flowers, and food. Special thanks go out to the staff at Helen Henderson Care Centre in Amherstview, for their wonderful care for over 17 years, especially RN Gail Raymond. We would like to thank Rev. Jean Brown for the lovely service, and to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for their guidance. Lastly we would like to thank everyone who brought food and joined us for the “Celebration of Life” service to celebrate what a blessing it was to have her in our lives. Thank you, Ronald, Viola, Lisa, Victor and families.

Celebration of Life Margaret Breithaupt

Born Sept 7, 1938, Died March 6, 2017 After a long struggle with cancer. On July 2nd join us in a casual setting to celebrate Peggy's extraordinary life at Kennebec Hall, Arden from 2-5pm. We'll have coffee, tea, snacks and of course, lots of great photos and memories. Feel free to share this post and spread the word, all are welcome.

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Ball Hockey Day about having fun, showing community spirit

by Craig Bakay It’s a fun day for the community — and showing community spirit,” said Heather Hasler, registrar for Frontenac Minor Hockey Association, which includes the organization’s ball hockey component. “Everything is free, except for the barbecue.” This was FMHA’s second Ball Hockey Day, held last Saturday at the Frontenac Arena. They’ve been holding similar events for many years but with the inclusion of the summer ball hockey leagues, it just made sense to feature the relatively new leagues. The ball hockey program has grown since its inaugural year, to 20 teams in five divisions and four adult teams (“I’m playing myself,” said Hasler). She said ball hockey is part of the Canadian Landscape and “It’s nice to see the arena in use during the off-season.” Hasler said she’s “been coming to this place since it’s opened.” One of the aspects of ball hockey she likes is that they’ve been getting “quite a few kids who don’t play hockey.”

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Wedding Announcement Bertrim~ Shepherd

Of course the ball hockey season is winding down (this Sunday is the final day) and Hasler is already thinking about the upcoming ice hockey season. The registration deadline is Aug. 31. After that, a $100 late fee applies. The FMHA offers Learn-to-Skate, Initiation and Tyke programs as well as First Shift program for those who’ve never tried hockey before. Of course they also offer a full-range of house league and rep teams. “And our novice rep team won the OMHA East CC championship last year, which was a first for us,” she said. While Sunday’s get-together wasn’t a fundraiser, the FMHA does have financial needs just like any other sporting organization. To that end, they’ve scheduled the FMHA Rinks to Links Golf Tournament at the Rivendell Golf Club for Sept. 9. The Entry fee of $100 includes green fees, cart and a pork roast dinner as well as prizes. They’re also looking for sponsors at the $500 and $100 level which includes an ad that will be on display at the Arena for events during the 2017-2018 season. More information about registration and the golf tournament is available on their website www.frontenachockey.ca.

Card of Thanks

It is with great pleasure and happiness that Donna Hollywood with Joan and Roy Shepherd announce the marriage of their children. Candace Marie Bertrim and Travis Roy Shepherd will celebrate their love together on August 18, 2017

IN MEMORIAM Grant, Kevin Right from the moment you were taken from us on June l7th, 2015 our lives have changed. There’s not a minute that goes by that you’re not in our thoughts and prayers. We were so blessed to have you for 16 short years. You were a son and brother that we as a family could be very proud of. Your love for fishing, hunting, trapping and farming is what made you who you were. We love you and miss you each and every day that passes. We are trying to survive without you here. Stick with us, hunny. We know your spirit is still with us every day. We love you. Mum, Dad and Ashley.

In Memory of June Watkins June 19, 2016 Words are few Thoughts are deep Memories of you We will always keep Sadly missed by all your family

Thank you craft ladies for this really nice tribute to our mother... we are sure she would have been as touched as we were when we saw her plaque and the quilt she had won in a previous community volunteers quilt raffle hanging in the clar-mill hall. God bless! Love Rodney, Kelly, Sarah, Carolyn, Jerry, Julie, Lonnie, Rhonda, Charlie & Amy

A Promise for You

The name of the Lord is a fortified tower: the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

FUNERAL SERVICES

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The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

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At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

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For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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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. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, until Thanksgiving. 613-479-0341

GARAGE SALE

SPYGLASS COVE CLARENDON Hwy 509 Open Tuesday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm, open Sunday 2 pm to 6pm. Complete Christening outfit, trunk, Cal figurines, Canadiana Collector plates, antique chairs, lures, toys etc.

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Summer REBATE with a savings up to $700. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www. chesher.ca

For Sale: Picnic Tables

Andre's Satellite Sales and Service Xplornet High Speed Internet - Now up to 25 mbps with new satellite launch. Easily stream Netflix, videos and games. Shaw TV - 2 HD receivers or 1 PVR free with programming credit. No credit check. No contract. Bundle Xplornet Internet and home phone with Shaw TV and save big. Your Local dealer with offices in Sharbot Lake and Northbrook. Call toll free now for details. 1-888-475-4003

SERVICES ANYTHING METAL FREE PICKUP: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers. Driveway & cottage road grading. Call 613-375-6377, leave message

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DOYLE CARPENTRY, Interior & Exterior renovations, framing, drywall, painting, Doors & Trim, repairs Contact Jeff doylecarpentry. jd@gmail.com. GENERAL CLEAN up & Disposal of any waste. Tree removal, small demolitions, free P.U. of appliances etc. We buy scrap vehicles. 613-336-0708

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HELP WANTED

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT ATTN NORTH FRONTENAC LAND OWNERS! Want to make money off your vacant land? Looking to rent waterfront land with road access. Must be private. Contact John@loerchner.com or 416-857-5712 to discuss.

NEW YEAR – NEW CAREER Consider a career in Real Estate. We will train you to make an aboveaverage income in this exciting business. Contact us now for details. Kate Archer, Broker / V.P. 613-273-3187 Careers@BowesAndCocks.com RealEstateCareerInfo.ca

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Northern Frontenac Community Services Supply staff needed for our licensed daycare program E.C.E. diploma preferred Send resumés to the attention of: Susan Wilby Northern Frontenac Community Services 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Or email: susanw@nfcs.ca Deadline: June 30, 2017 @ 4:00pm

Jim’s Painting Interior Exterior Free Estimates PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

Township Of Central Frontenac Public Open House Food Trucks and Refreshment Vehicles in Central Frontenac

The Township of Central Frontenac wants to hear your ideas concerning the operation and location of food trucks across the municipality. Township Council is considering a municipal by-law that will set out clear rules about food truck operations.

COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - location 5 minutes north of Arden, $15/hr + $200 bonus for working all Saturdays July 1 - August 26. Also open positions for office-customer service work and for handyman/groundskeeper, wage based on experience. To schedule your interview call 613.335.5333 HOME CLEANING SPECIALIST: Looking for that perfect candidate, for 20-30hrs per week with a professional attitude, and a love for cleaning to compliment our honest, reliable, hardworking and fun loving cleaning team. A valid drivers’ license and vehicle required. Please email resume to kyle@hubbyshouse.ca TUMBLEHOME LODGE cottage cleaners wanted $16+/hr depending on ability. Also seeking store help, wage TBD based on experience. Contact Ward or Ashley at 613279-2414 or tumblehme@aol.com

Issues that the Township would like to hear from the public include:

HUNTING

For further information please contact the Township office located at 1084 Elizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake or telephone 613-279-2935.

FIREARMS COURSE – July 21 & 22, and Hunter Education Course, July 28 & 29, Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

YARD SALE 226 Bobs Lake RD, Tichborne. Fri & Sat, June 16-17 - medium size deep freeze, fridge, chesterfield, 2 white chairs, 7 hens & 1 rooster, several dining chairs & tables, dishes, dressers. 28735 HWY 7, Arden - Fri & Sat, Jun 16-17, 8-4, multi family, cement mixer, chainsaws, snowblowers, rototiller

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Saturday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Oso Hall, Sharbot Lake

6’ - $120, 8’ - $150. Solid pine tops with metal frames. 613-336-7386

SERVICES ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your window. 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 UBDEGROVE ROOFING, 45 years experience, free estimates. Shingles, steel, vinyl, cedar and flat repairs. Service from Sharbot Lake to Kingston. Call Adam or Howard 343-363 5274 or 613-770-0702

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• Regulating food trucks on private property and/or public land. • Restricting operation to certain zones in the Township Zoning By-law. • Distance separation of food trucks from existing restaurants. • Different licensing fees and permits for different food truck operations (for example, a fixed seasonal operation versus a ‘special event’ operation). Staff from the Township and from the Frontenac County economic development department will be in attendance to gather your comments.

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowances as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Kashwakamak Lake lying in front of Lots 50 and 51, Registered Plan #1114, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 13R-21539; and ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Palmerston Lake, Lot 16, Concession 1, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 12 on Registered Plan 13R-20305; and ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Canonto Lake, Lot 23, Concession 2, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R16181 and Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-9001. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on June 30, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Office in the Township of Greater Madawaska, 1101 Francis St., Calabogie, ON. and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 8th day of June, 2017 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

requires two (2)

Student Community Ambassadors These are 6 week contract positions and are located in Sydenham, ON. The contract will run from June 29, 2017 to August 12, 2017 Duties: The Student Community Ambassadors will be working together to raise awareness of SFCSC and its programs, services and volunteer opportunities throughout South Frontenac and rural Kingston. The incumbents will be required to create promotional materials on different platforms, such as posters, flyers, Power Point and social media. The incumbents will contact community service groups and faith groups to arrange for presentations or host information displays. These would include Canada Day celebrations. To see a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Must be personable as the majority of interactions will be with the public. Must be willing to show initiative and work independently. Must have some knowledge of marketing materials and be a strong communicator. Must have some knowledge about South Frontenac and rural Kingston to arrange presentations and information displays. Must have access to reliable transportation. Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m. on June 19, 2017 or to david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca with Student Community Ambassadors in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

JUNE 15-17

WOLFE ISLAND GARDEN PARTY – a weekend of agriculture, music and art, $20 (three day pass - or pay what you can) fund raiser for community garden, opening of Wolfe Island records. Farm visits, musical performances. Marysville and surrounding area, transportation available. Cars can stay on mainland. Info – see facebok page

Thursday June 15

SHARBOT LAKE – FARMER (the band) performs at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free (donation jar for band). Licensed, coffee and treats available

June 16-18

FRONTENAC PARK - “RED CROSS Wilderness First Aid” w/Steve Tripp of Wilderness Tripping, Fri. 5pm-Sun. 4pm, 20 hour course, ages 16+, $210 plus park camping permit, More information: wildernesstripping@gmail.com or call park office at 613376-3489

ARDEN – YARD SALE at United Church 9am-1pm, BBQ, drinks, all welcome PALMERSTON LAKE BASS DERBY, catch & release; every kid who enters gets a prize; 1-866-6614939; doubles211@gmail.com Please note - JACK’S JAM at the Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna takes the summer off. Please join us on the third Saturday in September. The listing from last week was an error. SHABOT OBAADJIWAN BASS FISHING Derby, weigh in at Sharbot Lake Beach, $10pp, winner takes 70%, 2nd 20%, 3rd, 10%. See ad on page 2 for ticket locations SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN Eat Breakfast, Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall), 8-11am, $7, 6-12,$3, under 6 free. Presented by Sharbot Lake and Disrict Lion’s Club. Proceeds to GREC. SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY HALL Reopening ceremony, 1:30 pm, 14073 Road 509. SYDENHAM FOODLAND - NATIONAL WALK with Grandmothers-By-The-Lake in support of African Grandmothers through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmother Campaign. Info Carol Little 613-376-3844 or email cjl01@live.ca Maberly - Silver Lake Environmental Protection Association AGM, Wesleyan Camp, 10am

Friday June 16

HARLOWE HALL – OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome players, dancers, listeners and newcomers HARROWSMITH – GOLDEN LINKS Hall – Youth Dance. 7 – 9:30 pm. $6 – call 613-372-2410. Sponsor - Oddfellows and Rebekahs STORRINGTON LIONS CLUB - Community Youth Dance at Storrington Lion’s Hall, 7-10om, $5, grades 5-8

Saturday June 17

ARDEN – FUN DAY Breakfast at Kennebec Hall 8-11am, free will offering. Giant Yard Sale at United Church Horseshoe/ring toss and Frontenac Blades at Arden Park (1pm) wagon rides at Kennebec Hall ARDEN – ROAST BEEF DINNER 5-6:30pm at Wesleyan Church hall, freewill offering, sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church

Sunday June 18

ARDEN GOSPEL SING – Clearview and Friends of the Gospel at Arden Community Centre, 5:45pm, free will offering HENDERSON UNITED CHURCH CEMETERY annual service of Remembrance , 2pm. Chairs provided- rain location in Church. Info: 613-336-2467

Monday June 19

PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Community Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 PLEASE NOTE – THE SYDENHAM Legion Open Mic is taking the summer off. Look to these pages in September or call 613-546-3451 for details about the fall program.

Wednesday June 21

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH at Community Hall, 5:30pm. Pot Luck, Singer and guitarist Dave Young

• Flags • Coolers • Lawn Chairs

• Fireworks • Umbrellas • And more...

We have it All!

to perform.

Thursday June 22

SHARBOT LAKE – CACCIA performs at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free (donation jar for band). Licensed, coffee and treats available

Friday June 23

INVERARY - MIKE MUNDELL FISH FRY at United Church 5-7 pm MISSISSIPPI STATION – BACK FORTY CHEESE Season opening event. 10am-4pm. Local Food, music, BBQ, brewers, wineries, cheese and more. Info – Artisancheese.ca PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for North Frontenac volunteer firefighters, 7-9pm, cash prizes, Clar-Mill hall

June 24 and 25

BON ECHO “FISHING 101” presented by Friends of Bon Echo. Time TBD, Location the Lagoon. Info 613-336-0830.

Saturday June 24

CLOYNE CANADA 150 CELEBRATION and Cloyne Pioneer Museum, season opening. BBQ, music, art opening, dedication of Benny’s Lake Heritage Park, and much more. HARLOWE - OPEN MIC, community hall 2-8pm; no admission fee; potluck supper 5:30 pm; donations accepted; bring your talent; all welcome NORHBROOK – SOUTING REGISTRATION, 1038 Nowell Road, 11:30am-1pm. BBQ and campfire, for boys and girls 7-11 years old OMPAH - LOCAL CONNECTION with Canada’s Flag event at the community hall, 10200 Road 509 PARHAM - OPEN MIC at the Oddfellows Hall 6pm10pm, refreshments to follow. Contact 613-279-2852 sponsored by Mayflower Lodge PINE MEADOW GOLF CLASSIC, Hunter’s Creek Golf Course, Cloyne, fundraiser for Pine Meadow Nursing Home, $55 per golfer. Please contact pinemeadowgolf2012@gmail.com; Eleanor Nowell, 613336-8226 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Canada Day Breakfast, bake sale and yard sale 8am -11am at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Contributions welcome ARDEN - STRAWBERRY SOCIAL and Historic display at Kennebec Hall, 1-3pm. $6 for strawberry shortcake, historical displays, etc, free, presented by

Kennebec Historical Society Sharbot Lake; St. Andrew's Anglican Church - yard and bake sale from 8am to 1:30pm

Sunday June 25

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614 ELPHIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 171st anniversary service. 11am, guest speaker Rev. Bob Hill, lunch to follow, all welcome ELPHIN – CRAWFORD CEMETERY memorial service, 2pm. In event of rain, Elphin Presbyterian Church DENBIGH - ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN Church. Annual Memorial Service - 2pm, luncheon to follow INVERARY – CHRIS MURPHY CONCERT featuring Canadian Songs, United Church Hall, 7pm, all welcome, free will offering, Centenary Pastoral Charge (Sharbot Lake, Maberly, Parham United Churches) Anniversary service at 11am at Sharbot Lake United Church. All welcome. Guest speaker - Rev. Carolyn Giesbrecht, and special recognition of Sharon MacDonald as a newly graduated licensed Lay Worship Leader. Light lunch Info 613-279-2245.

Monday June 26

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 Sharbot Lake - Community mental health forum, Oso Hall, 6-8pm

Tuesday June 27

CLOYNE - QUILTING TRUNK SHOW at Pine View Free Methodist Church (Lower rear entrance) 10:30am. Theme - “A Morning of Inspiration” featuring Rosemarie Bowick and Christine Piche, both from Sharbot Lake. Free. Sponsored by Land O’ Lakes Quilters.

Regular Happenings

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS: in Sydenham, last Wed. of month 6:30-8:30pm; in Sharbot Lake first Tuesday of month 1:00-2:30pm; www.alzheimer.ca/ kfla

Outdoors in the Land O'Lakes - Caterpillarmageddon!! The Tent Caterpillars of the Land O’Lakes

by Steve Blight have strong childhood memories of gathering bluish hairy caterpillars and keeping them in jars until I became bored with that pursuit and my mother quietly released my captives. My attention span at the time wasn’t long enough to see what they would have become if I had looked after them longer. It turns out they were forest tent caterpillars. If I had had more patience and watched them until they changed into adults, I would have been rewarded with a rather dull, medium-sized, reddish-brown moth. In retrospect, it wouldn’t have been much of a reward, so having plenty of other things to do with my precious summer probably saved me considerable disappointment. We have two species of tent caterpillars in our area – the eastern tent caterpillar and the forest tent caterpillar. Both of these native insects hatch in early spring, feed intensively on leaves for several weeks, spin their wooly cocoons, emerge as adult moths in mid-July to mate, lay eggs and die. Although few birds prey on tent caterpillars, the two species of cuckoos we have in our area are hairy caterpillar specialists, and are known to be more common in areas where tent caterpillars are plentiful. For more information on cuckoos, see the August 13, 2009 Outdoors in the Land O’Lakes column on these interesting birds. Only the eastern tent caterpillar builds an actual tent. Generally found on plants in the rose family, it is most often seen on various types of cherries and apples. The newly hatched caterpillars initiate the construction of a silk tent soon after emerging. They generally live together at the tent site for the whole of their larval life, expanding the tent each day to accommodate their increasing size. The full-grown larva is 4050 mm (about 2 inches) in length, hairy and brownish black with blue spots along the body and a white stripe running the length of the back. Forest tent caterpillars do not build tents, but instead gather together on silken mats that they spin on leaves or the bark of a tree. The full-grown larva is also about 40-50

Eastern Ternt Caterpillar in length, hairy and brownish black but with blue and orange longitudinal stripes and a row of pale, key-hole shaped spots along the centre of its back. This species will travel some distance in search of food, and mass migrations during outbreaks are common. Both species are subject to periodic outbreaks, when populations may rise to incredible numbers. This is particularly true for forest tent caterpillars, where outbreaks occur every decade or so. This year seems to be an outbreak year in parts of our area. For example, in 2016 there were quite a few of the caterpillars around our house near Sharbot Lake, but this year the numbers are truly astounding. I recall one year in the early 1990s at our cottage on Bobs Lake when by mid June every leaf on every tree had been consumed. With sunlight streaming through the trees again, it felt more like late April than June. However, by early July the trees had valiantly put out a second crop of new, albeit smaller leaves.

I was worried that many trees would not survive the attack, but the following year there didn’t seem to be any increase in tree mortality. Fortunately tree mortality is usually low during an outbreak unless it lasts for several years in a row or happens during a severe drought. In our case, there wasn’t a single tent caterpillar to be seen anywhere the year after the population explosion – problem solved. Tent caterpillar outbreaks are natural occurrences and controlling them is rarely either necessary or advised as outbreaks usually collapse on their own. However, limited protection of landscape trees from forest tent caterpillars can sometimes be achieved by gathering up and physically destroying large numbers of caterpillars when they are clustered together on tree trunks. Eastern tent caterpillars on fruit trees can be managed by pruning out the entire branch and sealing it in a black plastic garbage bag left out in the sun. It will be interesting to see how many caterpillars we have next year – I’m hoping the outbreak will collapse after this year, but we’ll have to wait and see. Meanwhile, I’ll have to be content with cheering on the cuckoos to enjoy as much of this year’s all-you-can-eat caterpillar buffet as they can possibly manage!

Forest Tent Caterpillar

June 15, 2017

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

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Back Forty season opening party TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

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FINAL TAX NOTICES Final Tax Notice for Residential, Managed Forest and Farmland tax bills were issued the week of June 5, 2017. If you have not received your Final Tax Notice by June 15, 2017 you need to contact the tax department. It is important that you retain your tax bill until September in order to make the second instalment payment. No further bills/reminders will be issued. For those properties that have a Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Residential or a combination of Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Residential and Residential and/or Farmland, these will be billed in August 2017. For further information please email taxes@southfrontenac.net or contact us at 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.

BUILDING SEASON The Township of South Frontenac requires building permits for all structures greater than (108 sq. ft.) 10 sq. m. in area; additions or renovations to existing structures (including decks); installation or alteration of a plumbing system (including septic systems); installation or alteration of a heating or ventilation system and any material alteration to a structure (including new pools). Please contact Building staff prior to starting work to ensure your investment is secure.

THOSE PESKY CROWS!

ack Forty Cheese will be open on Saturdays throughout the summer, and to mark the start of the summer season, they are holding an open house and party onn June 24 between 10am and 4pm. The converted drive shed that serves as a cheese factory and tasting room for Back Forty Cheese, and a loft studio for Jenna Rose, will be open and tours of the factory and studio will be offered at different times throughout the day. All of Back Forty’s sheep’s cheeses will be available, including Highland Blue, Madawaska, Bonnechere, Flower Station and Ompah, as well as fresh curd, ricotta and fried curd as well. Charcuterie boards and baguettes will be available as well. Meanwhile, outside in the yard that leads

out to the Mississippi River, Stalwart Breweries of Carleton Place will have a stand with at least 3 of their different beers, Luke Mercier and Chris Colgan will be playin Appalachian music, and there will be wine from Three Dog Winery from Prince Edward County, Kin Winery from Carp, and sparkling cider and wine from Scheurermann’s winery of Westport. A BBQ, presented by Seed to Sausage, will be running all day as well. Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy great food and drink and the summer weather. For information, go to artisancheese.ca/ news.htm

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Summer hours are now in effect at the Depot - Open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm 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.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council Meeting – Tues, July 11, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – July 13, 2017

INVITATION TO TENDER NO. PW-2017-09 – CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL FIRE HALL – PERTH ROAD

NAEC canoe trip to Algonquin

On Wednesday, May 31st, North Addington Education Centre’s Grade 11 and Grade 12 Recreation and Fitness Leadership class, travelled to Algonquin park to partake in a 4-day canoe trip. The students prepared for the trip during the month of May during their class. They had to prepare presentations to teach the rest of the class important information about the trip. They also had to go through various amounts of training to learn proper canoe strokes and safety practices, such as canoe-over-canoe rescue, as well as how to portage efficiently over long distances. Their trip consisted of canoeing multiple lakes throughout a day, as well as numerous portages, one being approximately 2.5 kilometres! The students successfully completed the portages in record times and kept a positive attitude during the entire trip, despite some rain and wind at times. Grade 12 student, Shaelynn Flagler commented on her experience, “The challenges were

If it’s not the neighborhood dogs and cats having a smorgasbord on garbage day, then it’s the crows and ravens coming to taste what goodies you have discarded! Foil these airborne nuisances by either putting your tagged garbage bags in a garbage container or simply throw an old blanket or piece of carpet over the bag(s). Just ensure the collectors are still able to determine that there is garbage to be collected. Remember that the collection workers are not required to clean up garbage from ripped bags or strewn recycling. Remember – This is our Township, our Home, Let’s Keep It Beautiful!

the weather, bugs and mud which made the portages and the days on the lake very difficult, but we as a group were able to conquer Algonquin Park and have a good trip.” Their teacher, Mrs. Sproule, commented on her students saying, “the growth that we saw in students, both individually and as a group, was phenomenal. Some students learned to camp and canoe for the first time on a trip while others had the opportunity to catch their first trout and eat it cooked over the campfire!” The students all agree that it was a great educational trip and a wonderful experience. They all grew closer to each other and bonded more than they ever would have in just a classroom environment. The school and teachers hope to continue in their outdoor educational trips and are very grateful to their local sponsors for making these trips possible. Without the sponsors, they would be unable to afford the supplies and transportation needed for the trip.

Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., June 28, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website

HERITAGE COMMITTEE - OPEN HOUSE Council is hosting a public open house on June 22, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Council Chambers. This is an opportunity to hear from anyone interested in discussing the formation of a Heritage Committee.

THINGS TO DO CANADA DAY EVENTS Canada Day and Canada 150th Celebrations can be found on the website. See the “150th” link on our home page.

SUMMER CAMP/SWIM PROGRAM – IN PERSON REGISTRATION Registration is now open online and in person. Visit recreation.southfrontenac.net. For information on the programs contact the Camp Coordinator at 613-376-3027 Ext 2231.

Open for Business COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.

News & Public Notices ZONING AMENDMENT – NEW PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES REGARDING MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION The Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will be considering the following amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Offices Council Chamber, 4432 George St. Sydenham, Ontario. New Provincial Government Policies Regarding Minimum Distance Separation. Following from newly-issued guidelines from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Planning Department is proposing an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law dealing with residential development on existing vacant lots near agricultural facilities (ie., barns). The new zoning would permit development but would require the residence to be located away from the adjacent barn in an attempt to reduce possible nuisance issues resulting from odours from the farm operation. The amendment would also deal with setbacks for proposed new barns near rural cemeteries. For more information see the website – News and Public Notices or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING – BETWEEN LOTS 18 & 19, CONCESSION I; STORRINGTON Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of part of a Township-owned road allowance. This matter will come before council on July 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm. For more information see our website under “News and Public Notices” or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Ext 2221.

SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE All development (residential, commercial and institutional) in South Frontenac have a septic system which is designed to treat wastewater which goes down the drain (toilets, showers, dishwashers, washing machines, etc) A septic system includes a septic tank and a leaching bed - both hidden below the soil. It is critical to your health, the health of neighbours, the health of the ecosystem and your property investment that your septic system is working properly. It is your responsibility to make sure your septic system is in good working order. See our website for more details – Living Here/ Building/Septic Systems.

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