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Six inducted into Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame by Craig Bakay he rains threatened but held off just long enough for the Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame to induct six new members at a ceremony/performance Saturday during the Flinton Jamboree. First on stage was Ross Clow. Born and raised near Verona, Clow spent more than a decade as the lead singer for Don Johnson and the Serenaders, a long-running dance orchestra with weekly radio shows on two Kingston radio stations during the ’50s and ’60s. In his senior years, Clow gravitated towards gospel music with the Gospel Jewels and later with the Old Hims. Clow was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Sheila Calthorpe was inducted in the Songwriters Category. Calthorpe grew up on Simcoe Island in the St. Lawrence River and developed a tradition of home worship during winters because there was no church on the island. Eventually, she met and married musician Barry Calthorpe, who taught her to play. This led to writing such songs as The Church by the Side of the Bed, Mother’s Still On The Home Place

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and Heaven Said Goodbye, which was recorded by Bill White and White Pines. Lionel Grimard was born and raised in South Frontenac where he was a member of a number of country bands as well as a guitar teacher. During his later years, he has arranged and hosted numerous open mics and jamborees. He now lives in Harlowe. Bob Goodberry was elected posthumously. Born and raised in Verona, he came from a musical family and was the consummate country troubadour. In his later years, he was a resident of Northbrook. After his death, his songbook was discovered. In it, there were no lyrics or chords, merely the names of thousands of songs. He never used music sheets but remembered all the words. He is affectionately known as “the man of a thousand songs.” His induction was accepted by his wife Norma and son Rob. Bill White was born and raised in Plevna and has received numerous awards including five Canadian Music Association awards for bluegrass, male vocalist of the year, Canadian bluegrass group of the year (Echo Mountain) and bluegrass gospel group of the year (Bill White and White Pines). He started his career with the Neil Perry Orchestra and spent many years as a member of Buddy Clarke and Grass Creek. Neville Wells grew up in Ompah, moved to Ottawa and now lives in Perth. He is known for being the producer of the Ompah Stomp, being founder/editor of the Capitol City Music News (now the Ottawa Valley Country Music News) as well as being inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame in 1994. His band credits include The Children (which also featured Bruce Cockburn, David Whiffen and Peter (Sneezy Waters) Hodgson) and Neville Wells & Sweetwater. Of late, he has been appearing at more and more events and shows no signs of slowing down. See article on page 7

Bill White, himself an inductee this year, inducts Sheila Calthorpe into the Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame Saturday in Flinton.

Arden Road rehabilitation cost overrun totals $195,000 by Craig Bakay n his report to Central Frontenac’s regular Council meeting Tuesday at Oso Hall, Public Works Manager Brad Thake noted that the Rehabilitation of Arden Road has gone over budget by $195,000. The tender commenced in 2016 for 2.4 kilometres and an extension of the tender was added in early 2017 for an additional 1.6 kilometres. In his report, Thake said: “The first phase (2.4 kilometres) was halted as time ran out with only surface treatment remaining to complete. The 2016 budget amount allocated was $260,000. So far, $263,557 has been spent on phase one, and surface treatment will cost another $110,000, according to the report The 2017 budget for the 1.4-kilometre second phase is $210,000. Phase 2 is now ready for surface treatment, but to this point $245,000 has already been spent. To complete the surface treatment for Phase 2 will be about $60,000. When all of the

numbers are added up, there is a shortfall of $195,000/ “This project commenced in 2016 and was underfunded from the beginning,” Thake said. “There is speculation we can offset some of the overrun costs through cost savings from other capital projects by year end.” Treasurer Michael McGovern said that it’s conceivable the funding can be taken from reserves as long as there are sufficient funds allocated in the 2018 public works budget to replace the reserves. “There’s a big difference between what we thought the cost would be and what it is,” said Deputy Mayor Brent Cameron. “We’re not anywhere near the ballpark where we thought we’d be.” Council Tom Dewey said that it would be a good idea, since the project is underway, to add guardrails in certain spots. “Tom, there’s no more extras,” said Councillor Cindy Kelsey. “Extra culverts and things sucked up the money for surface treatment,” said Mayor

Frances Smith. “But we’ve got a good road there and we have to cover it up.” Council approved the overages. New grader At Public Works Manager Brad Thake’s recommendation, Council also approved the purchase of a new grader putting a limit of $325,000 plus taxes on the purchase. Council had already approved $250,000 plus taxes to purchase a used grader but Thake said after receiving quotes and testing demo units “it has become evident that purchasing a used grader may not be cost effective.” Thake said the the 2017 Public Works current reserve is about $190,00 but it would be feasible to borrow $135,000 from general reserves this year with a repayment in 2018. Treasurer Mike McGovern said the plan was feasible provide reserves are restocked. “So next year’s roads budget will have to have $325,000 for a grader in it,” said Mayor Frances Smith.

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orth Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins is a retired consultant who ran for the position of Mayor when a vacuum was created in North Frontenac politics after the sudden death of former Mayor Bud Clayton. None of the people who were on council at the time, and no former members of council, stepped forward to run for mayor. Higgins had already put in his nomination for council, and he decided to run for Mayor instead. He defeated the only other candidate, Claudio Valentini, who had also never served on council. Higgins is also relatively new to the township, having retired to Malcolm Lake, but he had been active in lake association politics for a few years before running for council, and was the founder and President of an umbrella group, the North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance. When he was elected he brought his experience as a consultant and the perspective of a retiree who had purchased a home on the water on a quiet lake. He has been mayor for two and a half years, and will be the warden of Frontenac County next year. His take on the role of mayor has been different than most, if not all, of the other dozen or so township mayors who I have covered over the last 15 years. This is partially because, save for Ron Maguire, he is the only one who did not have at least four years experience dealing with township business as a member of council. The learning curve has been steep for him since he took on the role of mayor with a bit of a misconception that a Mayor is something like the executive director of a corporation. In fact, a mayor is simply the head of Council. The mayor chairs meetings, but is only 1 vote of 7 or 9 when it comes down to spending money or setting out policies for township staff to carry out. They cannot make decisions and act on them unilaterally where the township is concerned. The mayor also has another role, as the political face of the township to the outside world, and Higgins had been very active in that role, both in person and on social media. He is a frequent tweeter, passing on township information about road washouts, etc. but also expressing his own opinions on some matters. And this is where the grey area comes in. He tweeted out his support for Maxime Bernier during the final days of the election for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. This is the kind of thing a lot of people do on social media, of course, but Higgin’s twitter account has the handle “Mayor Ron Higgins”. Early this summer North Frontenac Council held a meeting in Calabogie, as a gesture of support for a small number of township residents who can only access their properties from the north. We did not cover the meeting since it was such a distance away and took place on the Friday before Canada Day. Since this was the first North Frontenac meet-

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(including an earth ship community and an energy generation project that uses a still unidentified source of power) and that he put them out to the public before they were fully developed proposals for Council and the public to consider. This is the risk that Mayor Higgins has taken. He has tied his own political future to these initiatives, and if nothing comes of them or if they turn out to be wildly unpopular to North Frontenac residents for some other reason, he will pay the price in the 2018 municipal election. If he had kept a lower profile that might not have been the case. One thing that is clear, and this is true for both North and Central Frontenac, revenues are not keeping up with costs, the permanent residents are poorer and older when compared with other municipalities in Ontario, and the tax rates are some of the highest in Eastern Ontario. The two townships are working together more and more, combining departments and sharing resources, and an amalgamation might be a logical outcome somewhere down the road. Nothing can substitute for new initiatives and new energy for the future of both townships, and while Ron Higgin’s is unorthodox and might be too willing to share information and ideas that are not yet fully realised, you can’t fault him for trying something, anything, to try and reverse a long decline.

ing the Frontenac News has missed in a pretty long time, I assigned reporter Craig Bakay to interview Mayor Higgins. We thought the interview would be about the Rural Mayor’s Forum that he has been instrumental in setting up, whose activities we have not covered in a while. The article that Craig submitted was not about the mayor’s forum. Instead, it was about some economic development initiatives that Higgins is taking a role in facilitating, and had brought to Council’s attention at the Calabogie meeting. Since then there has been a push back from Council saying Higgins was not clear enough that he is alone in pursuing these initiatives, and we have seen some back and forth in our letters pages and an Op-Ed from Ron Higgins about his plans. I have no idea if these plans will lead anywhere or not, and I am also not that concerned about any breach of protocol on Higgin’s part, because no township money or staff time have gone into any of this. Many small time mayors are involved in promoting development by talking with potential investors and using whatever pull they have to bring opportunity to their municipality. The township’s Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, the authority of Council and the procedures of the bureaucracy are not subverted by this. What is unusual, however, is that Higgins had brought a related series of initiatives that are all well out of the norm

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n July 31, 2017 at 12:30 in the afternoon officers with the Kaladar Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a head on collision on Highway 41 at Ashby Lake Road. Witnesses reported that one of the vehicles had crossed the centre line. The female driver was pronounced dead at scene and

passenger vehicle collided with a westbound Subaru passenger vehicle. The driver of the Subaru, Samantha STREMMELAAR (35 years) of the City of Kitchener, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

an autopsy is scheduled for today. The male driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The collision is being investigated by the OPP's Technical Traffic Collision Investigators. The deceased female has been identified as Carolyn LORI, 70 years of age from Laurentian Hills, ON

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fficers from the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario are continuing the investigation of a death in South Frontenac Township. Officers were called to an address on Bob's Lake at 11:49 am on Tuesday August 1, after man had gone missing while swimming. The Frontenac OPP of-

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by Jeff Green Building boom? he cool July weather did not hurt the construction statistics for Central Frontenac. Permits for over $2 million in construction values were taken out in the month,, boosting the year to date total to over $5.5 million, over $1 million more than at the same time last year, and $1.7 more than 2014. To date permits for 13 new houses have been taken out in 2017, up from 10 the end of July in both 2016 and 2015. Including seasonal units, the total so far in 2017 is 19, up from 14 in each of the previous two years. Total permits issued to date in 2017 is also up at 76, as compared to 65 in 2016 and 59 in 2015. Website RFP awarded E-Solutions, the company that built the Frontenac County website, has been awarded the contract to build new sites for both Central and North Frontenac, after an Request for Proposal (RFP) process that was overseen by Central Frontenac Treasurer Michael McGovern. 7 proposals were submitted, ranging in price from $3,260 to over $40,000. McGovern said, in the report he submitted to council, that E-Solutions was in the middle of the pack in terms of price at $15,700 plus annual hosting costs of $2,550. But McGovern said they scored best on the points system his department had developed for the RFP, 95 out of a possible 100.

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hope whomever stole the two large flags from the fence on the new Robinson Road in Harrowsmith fly them high and proud! I purchased them and installed them out of respect for Bill Robinson. He was a War Veteran and our former Councillor and much loved in our village. The tiny flag from the flower container was also stolen, but I replaced it. Please think of others who actually were very happy to see the flags on the fence and commented on what a tribute it was to Bill. It takes a special person to steal our nation's symbol from a public space. Friday night activities included theft in Harrowsmith. Brenda Crawford.

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• The Garden Club is inviting everyone out 7pm tonight, Thursday August 10, at the Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne to hear their next speaker who is Mary Sherman Reid from the Green Thumb Nursery in Nepean. Her topic will be “Makeovers for Tired Gardens and for Tired Gardeners”. Mary is an excellent speaker and this is a great topic and very apropos as we get older. A makeover is always good and why not for our gardens too! • The 45 Cloyne Showcase Arts & Crafts Sale sponsored by the North Addington Guild is here! It begins tomorrow, Friday, August 11 from 10am to 5pm and runs through to Saturday, August 12 from 10am to 4pm. Hope to see you there! Did you know the proceeds from the BBQ and cafeteria at Cloyne Showcase go towards the Mazinaw Lake Swim Program? Support this program, help a child to swim, and have a delicious lunch all at the same time! • One of the most beautiful aspects of living in our area is the bountiful community suppers hosted throughout! This Saturday, August 12 there is another supper! All are welcome to the Turkey and Ham Supper at the Clarendon & Miller Hall in Plevna from 4 to 6:30pm. The cost for this delicious meal is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12 years of age. All proceeds of this supper help St. Kilian’s Church in Ardoch and St. John the Evangelist Church in Flinton. • Let’s hope for clear skies this Saturday, August 12 for the Perseid Meteor Shower! Want a great view; come out to the Dark Sky star gazing pad on 506 and catch this spectacular event through one of the many telescopes set up. Despite the presence of Moonlight, a meteor per minute could be visible. As well, gaze at the breathtaking Summer Milky Way. Bring your lawn chair, a thermos of your favourite tea, perhaps a blanket and spend as long as you want and enjoy the beauty of the night sky. • When families are at the Pine Meadow’s Family Day on Sunday, August 13, look for members of the Family Council. Let them tell you how they advocate for your loved ones. Accept an invitation to become a part of this vital group. • How is your Euchre game? How is Bingo going for you? Remember to come out to the Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday evening beginning at 7pm for Euchre sponsored by the LOLCS. There is a Euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Stay for coffee, sandwiches, and dessert after the games. There are prizes to be had! Yours truly won “low score” a few weeks ago! Come out and join in the fun with a wonderful group of people. • Bingo is every Thursday evening at the Lions Hall in

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• Northern Lights Seniors’ will be having their annual BBQ on Wednesday, August 16 with all the trimmings, 12pm at the Lions Hall, Griffith. Non-members $5. Entertainment to follow with The Pickled Chicken String Band. Everyone is welcome! • Thursday, August 17 is Good Food Box pick up day, 2-5pm at Vennachar Free Methodist. Want to place an order for the September box, you are welcome to stop by. Info Angela 613-333-1901. • The New Apostolic Church will host Homecoming Weekend, August 18 to 20. Kicking things off is Youth & Family Night on the 18, 7pm at the gym. Saturday the 19 is the Men’s Breakfast at 9am, then a Gospel Homecoming Concert at 7pm, featuring performers from around the region, with donations to the Community Food Bank gratefully accepted. Sunday is the Divine Service at 10:30am, followed by a Community Picnic and games & activities at the park. Contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. Check out the Facebook page for more info. • Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust invites you to discover the richness of the Rose Hill Nature Reserve on Saturday, August 19. From 10:30am to 2:30pm, explore new trails and learn about the reserves rich biodiversity. Admission is $10. Bring along a picnic lunch, and your camera of course! Visit mmlt.ca/events for details and directions. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club’s 10th Annual Classic Car Show will take place on Saturday, August 26, 10 to 2pm at the Lions Hall in Griffith, 25991 HWY 41. There will be food, refreshments, markets, games, and music. Admission is by donation. Exhibitors and vendors welcome; bring your own tables. Contact Jan 613-333-1748. Rain date: Sunday, August 27. (Note: The Lions Club is now accepting gently used items and books (no clothing please) for the Car Show. Items can be dropped off at the Hall in Griffith). • Denbigh Recreation presents Ottawa Valley band, The Debenham Brothers in concert at the Denbigh Hall, Saturday, September 16, 8pm. Tickets are $15 and available now from Rec. Committee members. Check out the band’s amazing bio and awards on their Facebook page. Top notch entertainers! Tickets on sale now. Call Betty 613-333-2366.

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Sarah once served in the area United Churches, and now along with James is employed by the Canadian Armed Forces, while serving at a United Church in New Brunswick. • Henderson United Church rocked at their recent hot roast pork sandwich lunch - Many use these suppers as a “homecoming”- to come home, visit, eat and help out the church. All the home made food was gobbled right up and no one went away hungry. The church folks had peeled all the vegetables, and baked such fabulous desserts - yummy in the tummy. • The Flinton Bluegrass Jamboree really was a fun time with all the local folks installed into their country music hall of fame. Our own Doreen Black sang several songs as part of the warm up, and of course during the event Lional Grimard one of the inductees and “Mayor” of Harlowe- also sang. Lional’s brother-in-law Bill White, with roots in Plevna also sang after being honoured. We remembered Bob Goodberry with fondness and look forward to seeing Dave Deacon’s photos of the event and also future jamborees. Check out all the photos and coverage in this paper. I had a good visit with Bob Taylor, retired paramedic and “Mayor” of Northbrook. • A special warm welcome to our area is extended to Debbie and Jack of Cobourg who are enjoying life in Henderson. And on a sadder note - farewell to Fred and Jan who have re-located, and to Marty and Gloria. Also saw a good photo of Jill Weese in a recent paper - being honoured for her fitness abilities and strengths. Good to see Henry Veley in the area and many folks visiting on the long weekend. • Great to see and have a visit with Ron Peterson and Sharon Compton coming through with their freshly extracted and tasty honey. The bees made honey in spite of all the rain, but many gardens are over watered and suffering. • We had a great visit with Milton and Linda (Jackson) Stewart of Tweed at the recent Harlowe supper learning that Milton is from Ompah and Linda from Plevna originally and they both attended Sharbot Lake High School with my husband Allan. Not only do they read the Frontenac News regularly since their daughter lives in Harlowe, but they also vacation at Manitoulin Island - so it was old home week - and what good food we enjoyed. That maple syrup pie was “over the top”- never had anything that good since I left home 48 years ago.

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• Aug 13 – Laidley Cemetery Service, 2pm at the Cemetery. If it rains, the service will be in the Maberly Community Hall. • Cluck ‘n Corn Dinner on Saturday, August 19 at the ABC Hall. Corn shucking contest at 4:30pm. Dinner at 6pm. Tickets $20, children $10. See abchall.ca or the ABCHall on Facebook for details. • Maberly Fair Aug 26 – Some events: The Reeve of Tay Valley Township will be back to compete in the cake decorating contest. The 4H calf show, light horse show, heavy horse pull, Lanark County Genealogical Society, are all back as well as the very popular zucchini races. Arts and crafts, home baking, fortune telling are also a hit for all ages. It’s going to be a great day to meet friends and neighbours that some of you may not have seen since the last fair!

kids – raising awareness and financial support of CHEO’s youth mental health. Admission is $5, t-shirts available. Sharbot Lake Legion is located at 1015D Legion Rd off Cannon Rd in Sharbot Lake. • Sunday August 13 there will be a brief congregational meeting for the Elphin and Snow Road Congregations during the 9:30am worship service. At the Elphin church. • Sunday Aug. 20 at 11am we celebrate the 132nd anniversary of Snow Road Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Hincke will be preaching. The ministry music will be shared by the Abram’s Family. Lunch in the Community Hall will follow the service. • Smile – Life isn’t tied in a bow but it’s still a gift.

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• Happy birthday to: Olivia Stacey Mann, Blake Summer, Travis Tyson, Brian Scott, Lisa Smith, Anna Vinkle, Dawn Cox, Theresa Lowery, Cash Matson, Stacie Keith, Dan Mallett, Emma Mallette, Matthew Stefan. • Happy August Anniversary to: Bob and Christine Teal, Myles and Hilary Payne, Tom and Julie Rose, Dale and Marion Scott, Joe and Shelly Welch. • Sylvia Powers arrived home safely after visiting her daughter Elizabeth in Virigina US. • Parham Men’s Team defeated Joyceville 15-3 and also defeated Sydenham Men’s Team August 3. Parham certainly has some great players Great games to watch! Sydenham Ladies Team defeated a Kingston Team 14-9 at Keeley Road on August 3. • A celebration of “Lucky to be alive” was held for our grandson, Dustin, whose guardian angel helped him and another man to survive a bad industrial accident in Kingston August 4. Lucky for strong hard helmets and the power of prayer! • A memorial service was held at the Oso church August 6 for deceased relatives that are buried there. • The spiritual leader for the pastoral charge of August 6 was Sarah Hale.The sermon was “Wrestling with God”. The union service will be in Arden 10am at the United Church on August 27. • Sorry to hear that one of the four flags that was placed at the memorial plaque in Mountain grove was stolen. • I was told that there is a lot of water fun at O`Reilly Lake campgrounds for the whole family Only $5 for lifejackets. You need to be a good swimmer. • When I mention names in my “thinking of you “ this just means that I have not seen you lately and hope that you are fine. Sorry if I offended anyone by mentioning your name.

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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Remember the Lions Club are holding a Bottle Drive on Saturday August 12 and Sunday August 13 at the Beer Store in Sharbot Lake. Please help them to help others. Mark August 19 on your calendar for their next Breakfast the proceeds from this will go towards Pediatric Cancer. • Good luck to the Parham Bantam Boys team who will be playing in their year end tournament this weekend. Also to the Parham Junior Men’s team who will be playing in their year-end tournament next Tuesday and Thursday night. • Hope everyone had a great long weekend. • If you have children playing hockey this year be sure to register them before August 31 to avoid a late fee of $100. On Saturday Aug 26 the Annual golf tournament takes place for the Minor Hockey at the Rivendell Golf Course. • Condolences to the family of the late Wayne Harris former teacher at Sharbot Lake High School. • Can’t believe that most of the ball teams have had their play off games or are scheduled for the next two weeks. Thanks to all who helped in any way. If you are interested in getting involved in the executive of CFMSA we will be having a meeting in the upcoming weeks so please let someone know that you are interested and we will be sure that you know the date. • Just a reminder that the United Church Booth at the Parham Fair needs your donations of pies for the Saturday of the Fair (August 19). • Friday August 18 at the Sharbot Lake Branch of the Library there are two puppet shows (Paper Bag Princess and Creepy Carrots at 1:30pm, free for all ages. • Congratulations to James and Sarah (Magie) Rodgers on the birth of Muriel Anne. Excited grandparents are Rick Magie and Michelline Montreuil as well as big sister Emma. • Happy Birthday to: Ryan Beattie, Cassie Cox, Brianna Drew, Bill Fox, Cathy Goodfellow, Randy Kempe, Sophie LaFaso, Theresa Lowery, Karen MacGregor, Dan Mallette, the Nybom twins, Lisa Smith, Janice Teeple, and Anna Vinkle.

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Reminiscing at the old Bradshaw School open house by Craig Bakay he old Bradshaw School, S.S. #9, is a special place for Lois Webster. It opened in 1903 and closed in 1969, as the era of the one-room schoolhouse was coming to an end. But this one has been fixed up and lives on as reminder of days gone by. Webster started at Bradshaw in 1951, in Grade 3. “Our family had been living in Verona and I went to both schools there,” she said. “My grandfather moved to Bradshaw in December that year. “In January, our house burnt down and we moved in with him. “Still living there.” She had a lot of rela-

tives in the area, the large Robinson family for one. “There was one other girl and me in the Third Grade,” she said. Obviously, there are many memories in the old building, memories like the Silver Book of Song. “Page 132, Home on the Range, that was my favourite,” she said. “Also, Frog He Would AWooing Go. “But I was shy back then.” She remembers the big old box stove that sat almost in the middle of the room, and the outhouse. “One girl said she could hold it all day before going out in that cold outhouse,” Webster said. And, like every other good Canadian kid, she

remembers hockey. “We used to skate on a pond just over the hill,” she said. “The boys would break off tree branches and that would be their hockey sticks. “I didn’t have skates so I tied pine cones to the bottom of my boots and played in goal.” And there were no shortage of pucks. “We used frozen cow pies for that,” she said. After hockey, they often observed a bit of a ritual. “Sometimes, the teacher would put a big pot of water on the stove when we went out,” she said. “We’d each bring a vegetable or something from home and when we got back in, we’d have soup.” The building’s in pret-

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Neville Wells: reluctant ‘legend’ of Canadian traditional music by Craig Bakay t’s clear when talking with Neville Wells that he’s uncomfortable with the term legend being applied to him. “I’m just a kid from Ompah,” he says. He was born in Newfoundland and moved to Mosque Lake Lodge in Ompah as a child. His musical career began at the Ompah Dance Hall where, for $2 a night, he backed up Neil and Flora Perry. But when he moved to Ottawa, he hooked up with some guys you may have heard of before in a band called The Children. His bandmates included Bruce Cockburn, David Whiffen, Peter Hodgson (aka Sneezy Waters), Sandy Crawley and Richard Patterson. “We were terrible,” he says, laughing. “But we were having fun and we did have a following. “Ricky was extremely talented and Dave should have been a big star (but) we were all prima donnas. From there he moved on, playing with Crawley a lot. “Coffee houses were the thing,” he says. “Performing was different then. “You didn’t have to be a star and the audiences were always respectful.” Oh, did we mention there was a mid-’60s

gig in Ottawa where he opened for the Rolling Stones and one in Toronto opening for The Lovin’ Spoonful? “We were just there for the sound man to get the levels right,” he said. OK, how about the Sweetwater years and songs charting and getting airplay? If You Will See Me Through and Please Don’t Mention Her Name come to mind. “Ah, the Sweetwater years,” he said. “We had a ’77 Chevy van and it was the road — the Pump in Regina, Moose Jaw, Edmonton, Calgary, and a lot of booze.” Still, being a working musician is something most people will never get to do. “OK, my career, I consider it a procession of lost opportunities,” he said. “I really don’t have any regrets other than not learning that ‘music business’ is two words. “I didn’t learn the ‘business’ part of it soon enough.” But, then there is some reflection. “I’m a bit of a hack,” he said. “But look around you — most people will never get to do that. “People who aren’t musicians will never know what it feels like to be on stage, with the band getting in a groove, the audience getting into it . . . they’ll never know.” At 77, Wells has retired to Perth in a small

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Neville Wells being inducted into the Land O’Lakes Traditional Music Hall of Fame by Don White Saturday at the Flinton Jamboree. bungalow on a modest pension with his wife Anne-Lis. He’s playing more these days than he had

been, but he’s not one to live in the past. “Music is more of a hobby, now,” he said. “The rest, well, I can’t fathom it.

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as well, thanks to all the Volunteers for taking ocal farmers will have their hands on their time out of the long weekend to help in a plow and feet near a furrow at the our community. They are always full of energy Frontenac County Plowing Match in Batand laughter. If anyone wants to learn more tersea this Saturday. about the Lions Club, or join please send email

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An annual tradition by the Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association, the match is a celebration of the history, importance and art of growing food. “We have a match every year,” confirmed Martin Oomen, President of the Association. “The plowmen need to have so many matches and wins under their belts to qualify for the International Plowing Match.” An electrician and farmer from Sunbury, Oomen looks at the match as a way to pay homage to the skills of our forefathers. “I still like watching the horse plowing and antique plowing,” admitted the friendly 62-year-old. “It’s an art to plow well.” A successful farmer of beef cows and cash crops, Oomen is looking forward to the match that requires a team of volunteers to plan and host. Judges have been hired to score the 1520 plowmen who will be working the field with horses, antique plows and tractors. Organizers estimate the match has been

held in the county for 100 years. “Basically we’re continuing a tradition that started many years ago,” said Oomen thoughtfully. “It’s keeping a piece of our heritage alive.” To be held on Aug. 12 at Cloverview Farms in Battersea (4440 Millburn Road), the match includes exhibitors, food and music by Adam Knapp. The match is hosted by Jeff, Richard and Robert Sunneveld from 10 am to 3 pm. Winners of this event could advance to the International Plowing Match near Walton, Ontario next month. “I’ll be competing myself,” said Oomen with excitement about the upcoming plowing match in Frontenac County. “These matches are the Olympics of plowing,” he noted with a smile. To learn more about the Frontenac County Plowing Match, contact Martin Oomen at 613-583-4761 or find the event on Facebook at 2017 Plowing Match by Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association.

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Harold Morley Genge 1950 - 2017 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Harold Morley Genge on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the age of 67. Loving husband of 46 years to Paulette (Babineau) of Kaladar. Dear father of Monique Genge of Belleville and Laura Genge (Lee Aspeck) of Ottawa. Special “Grampy” to his grandchildren Serena (Derek), James, Christian, Samantha, Amanda and his greatgrandchildren Nevaeh and Becca. Sadly missed by his sister Norma Coffey and his brother Brian (Georgia) of Oshawa. Pre-deceased by his parents Harold Sr. & Florence Genge. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family and many friends. The family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Friday evening from 7-9pm.. The Funeral Mass was Celebrated at St. John’s the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Flinton on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11:00am. Mass of Christian burial will take place at a later date in St. John’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in Harold’s memory to the Diabetes Association. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Road. Cost is $11 per person, they will have Pulled Pork on a Bun and Veggie Burgers. Please RSVP to reserve your spot, 613-376-6477 • Seniors Social Club – Every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 at The Grace Centre in the Social Hall – Play some euchre, learn some cribbage or bridge. Other games including bingo as well. No Cost. If you wish to grab a bite to eat, the café has pastry, coffee and tea, for $3, and hot lunch for $7, place your order by Monday with Joanne at 613-3766477 ext. 303. • Hopefully the up and down weather didn’t ruin too many plans for the Civic long weekend for everyone, and everybody was able to get out and enjoy it.

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• The Verona Community Association is hosting the 22nd Annual Verona Car Show this Sunday, August 13. Free admission for spectators. Come and enjoy viewing hundreds of fabulously restored cars, have lunch at the canteen and browse the vendors in the hall. Be entertained by country singer Jaydee Bixby and Elvis too! Be amazed by the magic of Bry the Magic Guy who will be playing tricks all around the grounds. There will be an OPP Classic Car 7-500 on display along with the newest of cruisers. Local firefighters will have a Jaws of Life and Extinguisher demo. New this year, the Pinty’s NASCAR Series race car and hauler will be displayed. There will be a 50/50 Draw, Raffle and Crushed Car Contest. You can also vote for the People’s Choice and let the kids vote for the Kid’s Pick Award! The Kidz Zone will keep the little ones busy with face painting, balloon animals and rides on the Verona Racers as well as Mini Putt and Kub Car making – all unlimited with the purchase of a $5 armband. 9am to 3pm at Verona Lions Hall.

• Canada & Ontario’s 150th Road Rally Celebration will be held on Saturday, August 26. Participants are asked to bring friends and family in their cars and head over to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith to register for their passport to travel around the Township of South Frontenac and visit provincial themed sites as well as bonus sites. Registration starts at 10am. During the Road Rally, participants will complete fun mental, physical and artistic challenges and collect clues for chances to win prizes and have some good old-fashioned fun. More excitement starts at 1pm in Centennial Park. There will be lots of family activities, entertainment, inflatables, vendor village, food and of course a fireworks finale at dusk! • Vendors are wanted for the 150th Road Rally Celebration in Harrowsmith on Saturday August 26. All sites are a 12 foot front display. 12x30 site $25. Please register prior to August 12. Contact Wayne at 613374-3807 v.c.a@bell.net • This year’s Art in the Sawmill will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 at 6037B Verona St., Verona from 12 to 4pm. This 5th Annual Show and Sale by local artists at the historic sawmill will feature painting, quilting, pottery, jewellery and photography • Frontenac Minor Hockey is holding its 5th Annual Rinks to Links Golf Tourney on Saturday, Sept 9, 1pm at the Rivendell Golf Course. They are currently accepting golfers on a waiting list. They are in need of local sponsors for the event. $100 for hole/ tee block advertising and $500 for gold sponsors that includes a 4’x4’ sign at the Frontenac Community Arena. Businesses can sponsor with tickets for the auction table or an auction prize of $100 value. This event allows them to keep registration costs down (no increases in five years), jersey replacement and other costs. Contact apixley@hotmail.com.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Road 509 Between Morrow Road & Ragged Chutes Road August 14 - August 25, 2017

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The Township has awarded a construction contract for a Culvert Replacement on Road 509, between Morrow Road and Ragged Chutes Road to Crains’ Construction Limited. The schedule that has been presented to the Township includes a temporary closure of Road 509 at the culvert site for up to 10 days starting August 14, and ending on August 25, 2017. During the Road closure period, there will be no through traffic allowed on Road 509 between Elphin-Maberly Road and South Lavant Road. Detour signage will be in place directing through traffic from between Ompah and Snow Road Station to use River Road and Ardoch Road. Local access will be maintained to all properties using Road 509 on either side of the culvert site, to the limits of construction. If there are any concerns or access issues that arise during construction, please contact Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager at 613-479-2231, Ext. 230 or at publicworks@ northfrontenac.ca. Issued July 24, 2017 Jim Phillips, P.Eng. Public Works Manager

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SERVICES

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

Andre's Satellite Sales and Service

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

Xplornet High Speed Internet - Now up to 25 mbps with new satellite launch. Easily stream Netflix, videos and games.

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

Shaw TV - 2 HD receivers or 1 PVR free with programming credit. No credit check. No contract.

NEW APPLIANCES PAYS CASH $$$

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

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

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

FOR RENT

ARDEN – ground floor, single bedroom all inclusive, call 613-213-3055 SYDENHAM, 2 BACHELORETTE SUITES, both upstairs in private home with private entrance. Furnished or unfurnished. Utilities, satellite, appliances included. Shared bathroom and laundry. $650 per month. Contact 613-3310089.

FOR SALE

CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Summer REBATE with discounts 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 FRONTENAC FIREWOOD. Dry, mixed hardwood. Cut, split, and delivered to all of Frontenac County. $300 full bush cord and delivery cost. Phone 613-279-2048 or 613530-0484 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HELP WANTED

COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - location 5 minutes north of Arden, Saturdays July-August $15+/hr. Also open positions for handyman/ groundskeeper, wage based on experience. To schedule your interview call 613.335.5333

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

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

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – September 8 & 9, and Hunter Education Course, September 15 & 16, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

SERVICES

ANYTHING METAL FREE PICKUP: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers. Driveway & cottage road grading. Call 613-375-6377, leave message. CEREMONIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Celebrating weddings, renewals, namings, blessings, transitions. Judie Diamond, 613375-6772, www.judiediamond.ca

ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your window. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661

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.

YARD SALE

INDOORS, SHARBOT LAKE, 1060 village woods drive. From antique tools to furniture to Christmas decorations. Saturday and Sunday August 5 & 6, 9am-4pm. MOVING SALE, ARDEN - Everything must go. Pass 1077 Wedlock road to a second driveway, you will see signs. August 4 to September 1. SPYGLASS COVE Clarendon Hwy. 509, open Tuesday to Saturday 8am to 7pm, open Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Delph pottery, ornate clock, blue mountain candle holders, barbies with knitted outfits, large dish set, beige table, etc.

Local businesses provide services and jobs for youth

Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 DOYLE CARPENTRY, Interior & exterior renovations, framing, drywall, painting, doors & trim, repairs, and other construction projects. Contact Jeff, doylecarpentry.jd@gmail.com GENERAL CLEAN UP of waste or unwanted household items, etc. Tree Removal, small demolition. We buy scrap vehicles. 613-336-0708 HANDYMAN,WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 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.

Seeds & Company PC

Business Advisors & Chartered Accountant of Sharbot Lake is seeking a:

Staff Accountant Job Description We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated staff accountant to join our team. Our firm is growing, and this is truly a unique opportunity. You will work closely with the sole practitioner to complete files and service clients. Also, you will get the chance to work on marketing initiatives, upgrade the systems, and represent the firm at exciting and entertaining events. Salary will be determined on an individual basis, based on experience and other relevant factors. Qualifications/Attributes: • CPA or working towards the designation • two or more years of experience in public accounting and audit and review engagements, preferably with owner-managed businesses • Exposure to corporate and personal tax as well as tax planning • Able to work independently and within a team environment • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Working knowledge of Caseware, Profile, Microsoft Word and Excel Come join our young and growing firm. Resumés can be emailed to sam@seedsco.com before September 15, 2017.

Homelessness Prevention Worker This is a full time (35 hours weekly), permanent position to provide services to households and individuals who are at imminent risk of homelessness or who are currently without permanent housing. Services are delivered throughout Frontenac County and the incumbent will work from offices located in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake, ON. Duties: The incumbent provides the full range of services offered through Prevention Diversion, Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention services. The incumbent completes the screening, intake and assessment protocol for individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis, provides diversion services and targeted prevention to resolve the immediate housing crisis and initiates referrals to other organizations as appropriate. The incumbent will provide outreach to engage people “living in the rough” to obtain housing assistance with a goal to end homelessness in Frontenac County. To receive a more detailed job description, please go to www.sfcsc.ca Requirements: • SSW diploma or equivalent • Knowledge of short term crisis intervention strategies and community resources • Demonstrated experience in provision of prevention and targeted intervention strategies. • Experience working in the housing sector. • Awareness of the City of Kingston’s 10-year Municipal Housing and Homelessness Plan. • Knowledge of Frontenac County a requirement. • Must be willing to work from SFCSC offices in Sydenham, Verona and Sharbot Lake. • Valid G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle. • Current police records check required. Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: David Townsend, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by August 15, 2017 or via email to david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca with Homelessness Prevention Worker in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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Parham Fair celebrates the past and looks to the future T

by Jeff Green

his year the Parham Fair is running on Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and

19. Saturday is a traditional Fair Day. The Palace displays, featuring contest entries in dozens of categories from baking to zucchini, as well as crafts and much more, open at 10am. So does the Tryon Farm petting zoo and vendors alley. The 4H cattle show starts up at the same time and runs until noon. Fair games start up at 1:00, the opening ceremonies are set for 2:30 and the horse pull follows at 3. Entertainers Magoo (who will do a Children’s Show and a songwriting workshop) and the Zack Teal band take place in the late afternoon and early evening, and the midway runs all day and into the night. It promises to be a long, active day at the Parham Fair. On Sunday the Palace show runs again, as does vendor’s alley and at 10:30 the best dressed cowboy/girl contest starts up, and the pet show begins at 11:00. At 1:30 the demolition derby returns to the Parham Fair. This year’s fair also includes the debut of a new video by former Fair President Wendy Parliament. The video is a 125th anniversary project featuring interviews with people who have been integral to Parham and the fair over the years. The video also features interviews with a new generation of farmers who have been taking a whole new path to success in a changing marketplace. This combination of the farming tradition and a new generation is being seen on the fair board as well this year. A new board, including chair Sharon Shepherd, and executive members Owen Tryon, Mark Howes and Theresa Hicks and a dozen directors, has stepped forward to ensure that the oldest and longest running event in Frontenac continues on. The best way for residents and visitors alike to enjoy the fair is to come out and have a good time on August 19 and 20. For further information about the Fair, go to Parhamfair.ca. The Parham Fair is also one of the featured events on the Frontenac-Five web page in August. Check out Frontenac-live. ca/events/frontenac-five.

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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.

Thursday August 10

BATTERSEA LOUGHBOROUGH LAKE AGM, annual family membership $20, info visit loughboroughlake.org. CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, 7pm, Mary Sherman Reid "Makeovers for Tired Gardens and for Tired Gardeners". DENBIGH - GRIFFITH LIONS CLUB is now accepting gently used items and books (no clothing please) for our 10th Annual Car Show, Aug. 26, 2017. Can be dropped off at the Hall, Hwy. #41 Griffith. NORTHBROOK - MEMORIAL SERVICE Northbrook United Church Cemetery at 2:00pm. SHARBOT LAKE – JERRY TALLON performs at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available. SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT Michael George will play from 7-9 pm, at the Snow Road Community Hall. For tickets call Don McLean @ 613-278-0958

Fri August 11 – Sat August 12

CLOYNE SHOWCASE ART & CRAFT SALE, start-

ing at 10am ending Fri at 5pm and Sat at 4pm. Held at the North Addington Education Centre. Sponsored by North Addington Guild. Over 65 exhibitors. Admission is FREE. Info. Katie (613)479-2797, Melissa: ecogirl1313@gmail.com

Friday August 11

ARDEN – GLEE CLUB & ARDENAIRES. Doors open at 7 pm, Kennebec Recreation Centre. Info. (613) 335-2012

Saturday August 12

ARDEN – FRONTENAC BLADES at the park 1pm. ARDEN – LEGION BREAKFAST branch 334, 8-11am. ARDEN – SHRED KELLY BAND at hall 6pm. ARDEN – WAGON RIDES at the Community Centre, 1pm. By Matson & Sons. Part of Canada 150 celebrations. BATTERSEA – ART/CRAFT & YARD SALE 5246.5 Battersea Rd (beside Bait & Bolt) at 9am. Local artists showcasing original artwork and crafts. Interested participants contact Jenn.furtado@gmail.com (rain date Aug 13). BATTERSEA – COUNTY PLOWING MATCH 4440Millburn Rd at Cloverview Farms starts at 10am. Hosted by Frontenac County Plowman’s Association.

Floating, Truss & Frame Docks, Dock Lifts, Ladders & Accessories.

Music by Adam Knapp11:30-12:30, food truck on site. Info Martin Ooman 613-583-4761 CROW LAKE – COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM, 4 pm, Crow Lake School House. PLEVNA STAR PARTIES - Perseid Meteor Shower! Despite the presence of Moonlight, a meteor per minute could be visible. Summer Milky Way. PLEVNA – HAM & TURKEY SUPPER at Clar-Mill hall 4-6:30pm. Annual St. Kilian’s church supper. Info. 613-479-2089. GODFREY - CHILDREN'S DAY at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church 1-3:30pm. Children 5 to 12. Bible story, activities, snack, and crafts. No fees. Register with Jean at 613 374 2968.

Sat August 12 – Sun August 13

ARDEN – WORSHIP SERVICE Centopath & Cadet Parade, 11am. SHARBOT LAKE - LIONS BOTTLE DRIVE, at the beer store on Hwy 7. Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12noon-3pm. Proceeds to Pediatric Cancer. SHARBOT LAKE - MEMORIAL SERVICE, St.Paul's Anglican Cemetery Zealand at 2pm. Please bring lawn chair.

Sunday August 13

HARROWMSITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS Open Mic at Golden Links Hall, 1-5 pm, followed by dinner $10. Info 372-2410 sponsored by Odd fellows and Rebekahs in support of Camp Trillium. MABERLY - ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE for Laidley's United Church Cemetery at 2pm. In the event of rain, service will be held in Maberly Community Hall. MCDONALD’S CORNERS – HILLTOP JAMBOREE Doors open at noon. Music at 1pm, dinner at 5pm. Cost $15 per adult, $8 per child or student. SNOW ROAD - ROBERTSVILLE CEMETERY Service, 2pm. Family & friends will gather after at Snow Road Community Hall for refreshments. Contact Sue Asselstine 613-279-1208 SYDENHAM – BOTTLE DRIVE at Railton Church 12-2pm for Tracy Ferguson. Fresh Squeezed Lemonade stand as well. For other ways to help her you can visit www.letshelptracy.com VERONA - CAR SHOW, 22nd annual at Verona Lions Centre. Kid’s area, 50/50 draw, raffle, vendors & entertainers. Admission & parking free.

Monday August 14

BON ECHO PARK – SPEAKING OF WILDLIFE one hour presentation, 1pm at the Ampitheatre. Info 613336-0830 OMPAH - MUFFIN WORKSHOP Ompah Community Centre 1:30-3pm. Cost $10. Sign up with Marily 613-479-3855 by Aug 13. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

SHARBOT LAKE - WALK-A-THON, supporters of Community Living – North Frontenac, starts at the office at 8:30am.

Tuesday August 15

SHARBOT LAKE – COMMUNITY BBQ at Masonic Lodge 5-7pm. Burgers, hot dogs, etc. Free.

Wednesday August 16

GRIFFITH - NORTHERN LIGHTS SENIORS' annual B.B.Q. w/ all trimmings @12pm, Lions Hall, Hwy #41. Non-members $5. Entertainment to follow with The Pickled Chicken Band. Everyone is welcomed. SYDENHAM – ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ 12-1:30pm at the Grace Centre 4295 Stagecoach Rd. Hosted by SFCS, cost is $11 pp, pulled pork on a bun and veggie burgers. Please RSVP 613-376-6477.

Thursday August 17

NORTHBROOK - MEMORIAL SERVICE Northbrook United Church Cemetery at 2:00pm. SHARBOT LAKE – ANNUAL BBQ hosted by Rural Frontenac Community Services on the Oso Beach. Begins at 4:30pm and will feature a chicken BBQ. SHARBOT LAKE – TAYLOR ANGUS & LOGAN BROWN perform at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available. VENNACHAR – GOOD FOOD BOX PICK-UP 2-5pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Info Angela 613-333-1901.

Fri August 18 – Sun August 20

DENBIGH - CHURCH HOMECOMING weekend, at 13 Lane Street (New Apostolic Church). Fri. 7-9pm youth and family night, Sat. 9-11am men’s breakfast and 7pm concert, Sun. 10:30am church service and 12pm community picnic at Heritage Park. Info robertjsprague@gmail.com.

Friday August 18

HARLOWE HALL – OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome players, dancers, listeners and newcomers. PLEVNA – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS BINGO at the Clarendon Miller Community Hall 7-9:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE – PUPPET SHOWS at Sharbot Lake library branch starting at 1:30pm free for all. Two shows Paper Bag Princess and Creepy Carrots.

Sat August 19 – Sun August 20

PARHAM FAIR at the Parham Fairgrounds beginning at 10am on the Saturday, and 10:30 Sunday. Lots of entertainment. Country fair games, horse pull, vendors, workshops, you name it! Free parking on grounds.

Saturday August 19

ARDEN – ANNUAL BAKE SALE and veg/preserve sale hosted by the Historical Society at 8am. BOLINGBROKE – CLUCK ‘N CORN DINNER, at the ABC Hall. Corn shucking contest at 4:30pm, dinner 6 pm. Tickets $20, children $10. Details www. abchall.ca or www.facebook.com/ABCHall. MCDONALD’S CORNERS – DINNER & Quarter

Inverary ace a ringer for New York team at fastball tourney in Fargo ND this week

(Editors note - This article may be familiar to readers, but hopefully it reads better than the first time it appeared. On July 29 an unedited version, riddled with errors, was published on the back page of the paper. We are reprinted the edited version this week after a reader wrote in and drew our attention to the mistake. We apologise to Kyle and his family for the error and hope this re-printing will help make amends. JG)

yle Ainslie started out playing soccer in the Storrington League when he was very young but by the team he was 6 or 7 he had taken up baseball in Battersea, and he has never looked back. He has been a pitcher since he started.

Now 20 and an apprentice carpenter working for Bencze Construction in Inverary, he still finds time to pitch fastball with teams in the Kingston League and with the Port Perry Bulls on weekends. He came to the attention of the New York Merchants of Oswego at a tournament when he was pitching for the Bulls and they have invited him to pitch for them at the North American Fastball Association tournament in Fargo, North Dakota, which started on August 9th. He will barely have a chance to settle down when he gets back from that tournament before he leaves for Grand Rapids Michigan

for the World Under 21 Fastball tournament with the Port Perry Bulls. What both teams will be counting on is Kyle’s 73 mile per hour fastball. He is also a lefthander, which is another challenge for batters. He averages 10 -13 strikeouts in a 7 inning game, meaning as few as 8 or 9 batters even put the ball in play against him. He is a pretty good hitter and runner, but when he is pitching, which is about half the time his teams play, it is his ability to shut down the opposing offense that is prized by his team mates. “Fastball takes up a lot of my time in the summers,” he said, “but even in the winter I practice quite a bit indoors,” and he added that pitching in the US will be a big event for him because fastball is popular in the US. “It’s bigger there than it is here, that’s for sure” he said. For Kyle Ainslie, fastball is destined to remain a major past time over the next few years, whether with his own teams or as an invited player on International teams. Kyle Ainslie

Auction, opens 5pm, auction 7pm. Held by McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society. Tickets $15 at Hill’s General Store 613-278-2020, Jeannie Kelso 613278-1391, Alice Gilchrist 613-278-1020. Bring your own quarters if possible. MISSISSIPPI – ROSE HILL NATURE RESERVE 10:30am-2:30pm exploration made possible by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust. Admission $10. Bring along a picnic lunch, explore new trails and learn about the rich biodiversity. Info. mmtl.ca/events SHARBOT LAKE FARMER’S MARKET - Heritage Festival Promotion: Frontenac Blades Tomahawk/ knife throwing demonstration. SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS ALL YOU CAN EAT breakfast. 8-11am, Soldier’s Memorial Hall (Oso). Adults $7, 6-12yrs $3 and under 6yrs free. SYDENHAM – LAKE REGATTA 8am-6pm free, $2 parking donation for SLCC Beautification Fund. Eastern Ontario Divisional U15 Sprint Canoe Kayak Regatta. VERONA – BBQ, YARD & BAKE SALE at the Verona Pentecostal Church 9am to 2pm, Rain Date August 26. Info 613-372-2608

Sunday August 20

AMHERST ISLAND - WOOLY BULLY RACE Start time is 9:15am, 1K Kids Fun Run, 5K & 10K races along the waterfront. Free BBQ after w/ vegetarian options, food courtesy of the Amherst Island Emergency Services Association. Proceeds go to the Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre. ARDEN – ANNUAL BALL TOURNAMENT between Arden and Cloyne beginning at 2pm in Recreation Park. Spectators welcome! BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. NORTHBROOK - MEMORIAL CEMETERY SERVICE, 2pm. In case of rain, service will be held at the Northbrook Lions Hall. A donation towards the Cemetery car would be greatly appreciated. Please bring a lawn chair. Special music. SHARBOT LAKE – BBQ AND OPEN HOUSE 1 to 7pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425. Canada 150 event. Hamburgers, hot dogs and refreshments – bar will be open. Considering becoming a member, come check us out! SNOW ROAD – 132nd ANNIVERSARY of Snow Road Presbyterian Church, 11am service by Karen Hincke, music by the Abrams family and lunch in the Community hall to follow.

Monday August 21

PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Community Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Thursday August 24

PLEVNA – BREAKFAST BUFFET, from 7-10am at Clar-Mill Hall 6598 Buckshot Lake Road. Info Ed 613479-9909.

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Frontenac Five For August

he Frontenac Five, events you should not miss in August, have been posted. This month they include The Wolfe Island Music Festival, which runs this coming weekend – August 12 and 13, is the first one on the calendar, check wolfeislandmusicfestival.com for details. The following weekend, August 19 and 20, the Parham Fair is featured. See Parhamfair. ca for more. Ongoing events this month include the

Godfrey Sculpture Park, see Godfreysculpturepark.ca for more, and the Thursday Night Battersea Porch Sessions, different musicians each Thursday all summer between 6:30 and 9:30 at Holiday Country Manor. Rounding out the list is the K&P Trail day grand opening on Saturday August 26 at the trailhead in Sharbot Lake. For the full Frontenac-Five experience, go to Frontenac-live.ca/events/frontenacfive.

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CIVIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY, AUGUST 7 – CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION Only those residents that have garbage collection on Monday, August 7 are to put their garbage out on Tuesday, August 8. All other garbage and recycling collection stays the same for the remainder of the week. Loughborough Landfill Site will be closed on August 7. Visitors to the area, please ensure that you follow the Townships rules and regulations on garbage and recycle collection. If in doubt, call the Township or ask a neighbor! Thank you for your participation in keeping our Township clean. Happy Holiday Weekend!

THE 2017–2019 RECYCLING CALENDAR IS ON ITS WAY! WATCH FOR IT IN THE FRONTENAC NEWS, AUGUST 24TH The Township is attempting a more environmentally sustainable approach, rather than direct mail, in distributing the next 2 year Recycling Calendar. The Frontenac News will be delivering the 2017-2019 Recycle Calendar, as an insert, in its August 24th edition which will include Storrington area residents. The Calendar will also be in a PDF format on our website to download to your desktop or print a copy for your fridge. After August 24th copies will be available at both Township offices. We hope that this environmentally friendly method of diversion encourages all residents to remain dedicated to their recycling efforts. It’s up to each one of us to make a difference.

VACATIONING IN SOUTH FRONTENAC?

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hey are swimming across Sharbot Lake for the 9th time! It started with the Procter sisters: Katie, Theresa and Becki, but has expanded. Last year seven swimmers took part. On the morning of Saturday, August 19, 2017, a group will swim approximately 3km from the docks at Sharbot Lake Provincial Park to the Oso Township Public Beach. The swim is estimated to take 1.5-2 hours to complete. They will be arriving at the OSO Township Public Beach around 11:00am, and hope to see you there!

They are raising funds to support the fight against cancer. The money they raise will help the Canadian Cancer Society fund lifesaving cancer research, offer vital information on cancer, provide compassionate support services to people living with cancer and their families, and advocate for healthy public policies. With public support, they have raised more than $13,500 in the past eight years! To donate on line go to http://convio. cancer.ca/goto/hopeswim2017 or donate in person at Rural Frontenac Community Services (formerly NFCS) in Sharbot Lake.

Nothing can compare to a week at the lake and in South Frontenac we have an abundance of clear lakes, beautiful trails and great cycling. The one thing that can dampen your vacation is the unsightly mess of a can or plastic bag floating by or the sounds of wildlife munching happily on garbage that was not properly disposed of. We hope you enjoy your stay but ask that you please regard our Garbage and Recycling policies. Dumping garbage at the side of the road or at the gates of a landfill on a Sunday night is not only unacceptable, it creates a huge problem for Township staff when their time could be better spent elsewhere. Whether you are a cottage owner, renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams. By all means, take your memories with you but please don’t leave your garbage behind! Any questions; contact Solid Waste Management at 613 376-3027 X 4330

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT 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 – September 5, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – August 10, 2017

CAREERS – FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – ARENA ATTENDANT Applications will be received until August 11, 2017, for a complete job description see our website under Town Hall/ Careers.

THINGS TO DO CANADA & ONTARIO’S 150TH ROAD RALLY CELEBRATION – AUGUST 26, 2017 Participants are asked to pile the family into the car and head over to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith to register for their passport to travel around the Township of South Frontenac to visit provincial themed sites as well as bonus sites. During the Road Rally, participants will complete fun mental, physical and artistic challenges and collect clues for chances to win prizes and have some good old fashioned fun. Lots of family activities, entertainment, food and of course a fireworks finale at dusk! See page 29 in the 2017 Recreation and Activity Guide for the road rally route.

SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER! The museum will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday weekly from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Please contact Amanda Pantrey, Public Education Coordinator for more details at publiceducation@southfrontenac.net.

Open for Business Becki, Theresa and Katie after their swim in 2014 (file photo)

Sharbot Lake Legion Corner

oyal Canadian Legion Branch 425 has been having Friday night suppers for many years now. The suppers have ranged from roast beef, spaghetti, roast pork, and the list goes on. Over the years our amazing and dedicated cooks have of course gotten older and are not able to do it anymore. These Friday night meals have been a night to sit down to a great meal, to visit with friends we haven’t seen for a while, and to catch up on all the old and new gossip. Well, the time has come for new cooks to ‘belly’ up to the stove and show off their cooking skills. There are usually three to a team and of course one should be the ‘team leader’. If you are interested in hosting one Friday night or more, please contact Bob Olmstead. Please consider, we really need your help if we are going to continue with these Friday night suppers. The Ontario Comradeship.

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Sunday August 13

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.

9am-3pm Verona Lions Centre Come see Pinty’s NASCAR Series Stock Car and Trailer!

News & Public Notices NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING – PORTLAND DISTRICT 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 a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 7, Concession V, District of Portland (Harrowsmith). Reason: The subject portion of road allowance runs east and west from Road 38 to Notre Dame Street in the Village of Harrowsmith. It is 91 metres long and only 4.6 metres wide and it is located along the north side of the subject land whose owner wishes to add it to his property. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm.For more information see our website or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Extension 2221.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING – BEDFORD DISTRICT

Kidz Zone • Artisan Vendors Entertainment • 50/50 • Raffle Crushed Car Contest • OPP Display Firefighter Demos • Canteen Free Entry & Parking for Spectators

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 a Township-owned road allowance as follows: Location: Part of Lot 18, between Concessions II and III, District of Bedford Reason: The subject portion of road allowance is in two separate parts that, together, constitute only 1,325 feet2. A very unusual property configuration was created in 1968 through a series of land transfers and a Township road allowance ran through the property. Part of the road allowance was closed and transferred by bylaw in 1996 but the by-law did not close two small pieces that still protrude into the subject property. The new proposed road closure and transfer would rectify this. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on September 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm.For more information see our website or contact Lindsay Mills, Planner at Extension 2221.

ROADSIDE SPRAYING See our website for details on the 2017 Roadside spraying of wild parsnip. Contact the Public Works Department for more information.

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Car show to feature Pinty Series Nascar and much more T here are few things about the Verona Car Show that set it apart. One of them is the variety of activities the Verona show offers for the entire family, Aside from up to 300 vintage cars, it includes performances by Elvis impersonator Berry Chumley and country star Jaydee Bixby, a Kidz Zone, a craft show in the Lion’s Hall and the Lion’s hall canteen featuring both breakfast and lunch, among other attractions for the entire family. Last year after running in conjunction with the Cattail Festival for 20 years, the car show was launched as a stand alone event, and thanks in part to a prize package for participating vintage car owners that includes a trip to Las Vegas and tickets to Barrett Jackson, the worlds largest vintage car auction, the show drew over 250 cars and attracted a large, appreciative audience to the Lion’s Park and Hall on Verona Sand Road. This year there is more, including something that local mover and shaker Linda Bates has been trying to attract to Verona for a long time, a Pinty’s NASCAR Series Black #43 race ready car. The car will be on show with a specially designed trailer from NASCAR and audience members will be able to look under the hood. Show organizer John Nisman

said that it is very difficult to get a NASCAR race ready car to a show, and it is a tribute to Linda Bates tenacity and the car show’s success that the car will be one of the features of this year’s show. “The closest location where you can see a real NASCAR car this year is Oshawa. There is no other one between Cornwall and Toronto except in Verona,” he said. “When we went to them last year with our plans, they wanted to see if we could draw enough vintage cars and enough of an audience, and when we did that they came through for us this year. In addition to NASCAR joining the car show, the OPP will be involved this year in a bigger way. Roop Sandhu from the Frontenac detachment was on hand last year with his modern cruiser and was talking about community policing, and he will be back this year, but to will a 1987 vintage OPP Classic Car 7-500 cruiser, on loan from the OPP museum in Orillia. It will be an opportunity to see not only how the style of vehicles has changed over 30 year but the technology of police cars as well. South Frontenac Fire and Rescue will also be at the show, demonstrating how they use the Jaws of Life to extricate car crash victims. Bry the Magic Guy will be in among the

crowd doing sleight of hand tricks again this a year, and new feature is local Rob Fenwick, who will be doing drone demonstrations. Last year Rob used one of his drone to take skyview pictures of the car show, and this year he will be doing demonstrations The summer craft show in the Lion’s Hall has been fully subscribed by local artisans. The Kidz Zone will keep the little ones busy with face painting, balloon animals and rides on the Verona Racers as well as Mini Putt and Kub Car making – all unlimited with the purchase of a $5 armband – the only fee that is charged at the show, which is free to the public as is parking. There will be donation jars at the show as well. There will be 18 classes with trophies awarded including Production and Modified Car and Truck classes as well as Special Interest Vehicles, Foreign Vehicles, People’s Choice, Best in Show and Kids’ Pick. And don;t forget the 50/50 draw. Last year the winner took home $940. All proceeds from this event go back into the local community through Verona Community Association (VCA) sponsored events and programs. Some examples of such programs are Christmas in the Village, K&P Trailhead Project, Flower

Barrel Contest and maintenance of our village signs and kiosk. Visit veronacarshow.com or Like us on Facebook for more information. The Verona Car show runs this Sunday, August 13 from 8am-3pm at the Verona Lions Hall – 4504 Verona Sand Rd. Free Admission for Spectators. $10/car registered The Verona Community Association is hosting the 22nd Annual Verona Car Show.

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