Vol.17 No.34

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August 31, 2017 Vol. 17, No. 34

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Some of the 50 car loads of participants who toured sights around South Frontenac last Saturday (August 26). Each site was devoted to a Canadian Province. Above left (milking the Ontario Milk Association cow in Verona, and right, an Alberta dinosasur at rally headquarters in Centennial Park. The rally culminated in a draw for prizes at Centennial Park, followed by fireworks at dusk.

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t was a rare occasion for the summer of 2017, a sunny Saturday, and participants in a ceremony and parade marking Trans Canada Trail day at the Sharbot Lake Railway Park and Trailhead were pretty happy about the good weather. The event was originally intended to mark the completion of the K&P trail between Lake Ontario and Sharbot Lake, and the opening of the final piece of the Trans Canada Trail in Eastern Ontario. Delays in completing the Sharbot Lake

to Tichborne section, slated for completion by the spring of 2018 now that all the necessary land agreements are in place, meant that the it was the anticipated completion of the trail that was being celebrated. That did not put a damper on the celebrations, which were jointly organized by Frontenac County and the Central Frontenac Canada 150 Committee. A number of people who have been integral to the development of the trail were acknowledged during the 20 minute ceremony. They

included Anne Marie Young, who spearheaded the project for Frontenac County for several years, and Wayne Robinson and Marcel Giroux who helped secure passage of the trail through private lands between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake. Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith and Frontenac County Warden Ron Vandewal spoke about the role the trail is already playing for residents and visitors alike along the Hwy. 38 corridor. As if to reinforce that point, there

by Jeff Green were bicycles, a horse drawn wagon (courtesy of the unstoppable Bill Lee) walkers and runners, horseback riders, a convoy of ATV’s and a wagon carrying vintage snowmobiles, all lined up waiting for the ceremony to end. Then, after a ribbon cutting, the motley parade from the park to the Oso beach began, as befits the opening of a multiuse trail. A free BBQ and music by Jim Macpherson, Craig Bakay and John Grindrod greeted them when they got there.

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ttendance at Central Frontenac’s initial open house on revisions to its Official Plan weren’t quite what organizers hoped for but then, these things rarely attract large crowds unless there is something quite controversial in the revisions. The closest things to controversy in this revision (the last revision was in 2008) were probably chip trucks (the wording of regulations has yet to be finalized) or a decrease in the minimum lot size (which nobody in attendance mentioned). “This was my first Official Plan open house and I was kind of hoping for more attendance to share ideas,” said Coun. Sherry Whan. “But I think

things went well.” “There were lots of good comments and suggestions, mostly from lake association members,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “The County did a good job organizing and there will be two or three more open houses.” Smith said the Township is working on re-vamping its website and they’re hoping there will be more comments once that is completed. “We raised the bigger issues, like affordable housing, food trucks, secondary suites and tiny houses,” said County and Township Planner Joe Gallivan. “The actual first draft of the Official Plan should be done by November.”

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The ribbon cutting party (L to R) Natalie Nossal (Frontenac Islands), Anne Marie Young, Ron Higgins (North Frontenac) Wayne Robinson, France Smith (Central Frontenac) Ron Vandewal (Frontenac County Warden) and Cindy Cassidy (Eastern Ontario Trauls Alliance).

n 25 August 2017, at approximately 09:00 p.m., Frontenac Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a green BMW 4-door sedan on Road 38 southbound in the town of Verona. The vehicle was travelling without any rear lights. During the traffic stop, officers observed open liquor in the vehicle and the male driver failed the Roadside Screening Device test. Further investigation revealed that the driver had a suspended driver's license, no insurance and the plates were not

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St. Lawrence Employment Services opens Verona branch by Craig Bakay t. Lawrence College Employment Services opened a new office in Verona last week, on Road 38 next to the Revell Ford pre-owned lot and in the same building as Frontenac Mental Health Services. Spokesperson Karen McGregor said opening this third office (the other two being in Sharbot Lake and Sydenham) serves a geographical need. “It’s in between Sharbot Lake and Sydenham so we’re hoping it will be easier for those in this area without transportation

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to get to,” she said. “It’s walking distance from the downtown (Verona) core. “It’s the same idea as in Sharbot Lake but in a community that hasn’t been served before.” She said that not only are there businesses in Verona that need employees but also in the surrounding area. “Verona is unique,” she said. “We’ll be tapping into the tourism-based industries that are off the beaten path.” Initially, McGregor will be in the Verona office Monday mornings and while drop-ins are welcome,

they’d prefer people make appointments by calling the Sharbot Lake office (613-545-3949, press 3). St. Lawrence provides a range of services for both job-seekers and employers. For workers, they can help connect them with available jobs and help with things like resumes and “appropriate” email addresses. “We know there’s a need,” she said. “Times are changing and employers are often asking for resumes via email or other electronic means. “We can help with that.”

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t’s been a long haul for the development of the K&P Trail in Frontenac County, and as was pointed out at the Grand Opening of the Trail in Sharbot Lake last Saturday, the trail is not quite complete even yet. In fact, even though a Trans-Canada Trail official told CBC radio last Thursday that the remaining 1,500 kilometres in the nationwide trail that are not yet open will be complete by the end of 2017, a couple of small trouble spots may prevent the final 8 kilometre stretch of the K&P link between Sharbot Lake and the Cataraqui Trail junction in Harrowsmith from being up and running by then. It’s almost fitting that this difficult project, which has consumed much more time and capacity from the small Frontenac County Economic Development Department than was envisioned at the start, a dozen or so years ago, will end up taking a bit more time, cost a bit more money than budgeted and tie up more staff time than planned before finally being completed. The point is it will be completed, and once it is, it will be a community asset. As the ceremony last week intimated, this is more than a 65 kilometre piece of trail in one corner of the county. It gives Frontenac County a much greater presence in the Trans Canada Trail, allowing the Cataraqui trail to be inlcuded. Without the K&P, the Trans Canada would have hugged Hwy. 7. The trail would have lost out on some of the most interesting landscape in Eastern Ontario, and Frontenac County would have lost the opportunity to use the trail market some its most beautiful features to the world. That’s why some of the criticism of the trail project ihas been misguided. spedifically the charge that Frontenac County has poured a lot of resources into a piece of recreational infrastructure for the residents of only one corner of its land base. Residents in North Frontenac and Frontenac Islands do not benefit from the new trail, to be sure, but because of the connection to the Trans Canada Trail the impact of the trail will be felt all through South and Central Frontenac, not just for those living on the Road 38 corridor. Municipal governments are always spending money on roads that serve one corner of their jurisdiction or another, and in terms of both assessment and population, South and

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Central Frontenac represent over 80% of Frontenac County. The trail project certainly has a county-wide reach and it was the sort of project that was appropriately taken on by the county in association with the two local townships. Because Frontenac County does not have either a public works or a recreation department, it fell to former Manager of Economic Development Anne Marie Young and the current incumbant in that role, Richard Allen, to oversee the project. It fell to them to find the money for the project, and even act as project managers for the build, and this has come at the expense of other, more traditional work courting potential investors and promoting the county in other ways. But the only way this project was going to be completed at all was for the County Economic Developers to make it happen. It wasn’t ideal to be sure, but credit needs to go to Anne Marie Young for making the project happen, Richard Allen for completing it, and to two key volunteers, Wayne Robinson and Marcel Giroux. Robinson and Giroux put corporate money into the trail when it needed a boost seferal years ago, but their greatest contribution came when the trail reached its trickiest stage, the last 8 kilometres from Tichborne to Sharbot Lake, where it runs through private land. When the trail project was getting underway and Frontenac County purchased the former rail lands from Bell Canada, which ran from the border with Kingston to the train tracks in Tichborne, the question of the last 8 kilometres was asked of those who were promoting the trail at the county table. The answer was pretty vague. Essentially it was a ‘we’ll worry about that when we get there’ response. Well, when they did get there it was Marcel and Wayne who knocked on doors and

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We do have the countryside, a varied geography, and frogs and toads and porcupines and deer running around, and lakes to swim in and boat on and camp around. Trails provide access to all that without requiring families to purchase a $300,000 cottage on a lake. It may have been a difficult, overly expensive project, but it is something that we will not regret building as residents and taxpayers in Frontenac County. If we had walked away from it at the start or at any point along the way, we would have eventually seen it as a missed opportunity to be part of something big and important.

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for each piece of land. This has taken three years, and while all the arrangements have been made, some of them are still in the hands of lawyers, which is one of the reasons that the trail is not finished yet. The trail will not bring prosperity to Frontenac County. It is not a casino, it is not a factory, but it will be part of a long-term strategy to promote Frontenac County as a place to live in and a place to visit. It is another link between our communities, another way to compensate for the fact that, unlike just about every other jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario, Frontenac County has no population centre, no retail centre, and no administrative centre.

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• The Legion Euchre tournament in Arden had a good turn out with 32 players competing. Prizes were given out for high score and most lone hands. There were 15 games in total played, with everyone having a very enjoyable day. • There are a number of great things happening on the long weekend. On Saturday, the Henderson United Church is serving up one of their wonderful breakfast with pancakes, sausage, and French toast plus everything that accompanies it. The breakfast starts at 8 am, so bring your appetite and a free will donation for the Church. • After that great breakfast, head on down to the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market and watch the judging of the Great Butter Tart Challenge. The judging begins at 10:30 am, at the bandshell, and the winner will be announced at 11:00 am. I’m sure a sampling of these wonderful entries will be for sale so get on down there and see who is the best Tart maker this year. • The Sundance Studio tour is also scheduled for this long weekend beginning Saturday September 2 at 10 am and ending Monday September 4 at 2 pm, Highway 7 at Maberly. There are many wonderful artisans at this event but for more information please go to www.SundanceStudio.ca. • Arden line dancers, please note, there will be classes Monday September 4 at 9:30 am. • The Arden Kids Klub had a very memorable road trip to the Peterborough Zoo, last week. Thanks is extended to Boyd and Connie Tryan for their supervision, and to bus driver extraordinaire, Lisa Matson, for transporting the children there and back safely. • As I mentioned last week, Rural Frontenac Community Services will be offering the diners program in Arden again this year. The new menus are posted at the Post Office and the Community Centre. The first luncheon of the year is September 19, featuring Roast beef, and we welcome back Alison and Mike Williams, as caterers. Give me a call if you wish to attend.

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• The Sharbot Lake line dancers will start their fall session Thursday September 7, 9 am, at the United Church opposite Mike Dean’s. This fun filled class is open to anyone who wishes to exercise a little and dance a lot to upbeat music. No experience is necessary. • The Arden Legion is planning a C.A.R.E. fundraising dart tournament Saturday September 23 at 9am. Please mark this date on your calendar. • Prayers and good thoughts are sent to Helen Praskey who is scheduled for surgery later next week.

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• Lions International Community Day is Saturday, September 9th. The Land O’Lakes Lions wants to showcase this day by thanking the community for all their support. Everyone is invited to a complimentary lunch feasting on their famous BBQ hot dogs. Thank you to Hunters Creek Golf Course for providing the BBQ! The time of this event is 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be outdoor games for both children and adults on the front lawn of the Lions Hall. Do not forget to bring your lawn chair! There will be information booths for a variety of clubs and services. For more information please contact Debbie at 613-336-8502 or email at LIONSSPECIALEVENTS@gmail.com. • Monday, Sept.11th is the first night back for the 640 Army Cadets. This evening will be a Meet and Greet. If you are between the ages of 12 and 19 you are invited to stop by with your parents and find out all about the huge life-long benefits of being in the Cadet corp! Feel free to ask questions about the 640 Army Cadets and what they can do for you. Bring a friend along with you. Light refreshments will be served. So, please spread the word, we would love to grow our corp. If you are already a Cadet and need to replace a piece of kit, this will be the night to do that. Looking forward to great turn out and another great year! If you have questions before this date please feel free to call Capt.Trickey or Mrs.Trickey at 613-336-2885. • The Garden Club is inviting everyone out to Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne on Thursday, September 14th to hear Paul Pospisil, the Garlic Guru talk about “The History of Garlic in Canada.” Paul will bring garlic seeds for sale and he’ll be giving cooking tips too. • September 16th is the last chance to see Saturn, its rings and moons this year. As well, spotting Uranus with the naked eye is a distinct possibility. We’ll show you how at the Star Gazing Pad located at 5816 Road 506 just south of Plevna. Events begin at sunset. Bring your lawn chair and thermos of tea or coffee. Stay as long as you want! For more information go to recreation@northfrontenac.ca or call 613-4792231x233. • Be sure to mark September 30th and October 1st from 10:00-4:00 p.m. on your calendar for the 2017 North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour. “Nestled on the meandering roads of North Frontenac you will find many Artists and Artisans who create beautiful works of art in different mediums. Adding to our

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little piece of paradise are the fall colours, alive and vibrant, their reflection dancing on the water of our many lakes.” All are invited to come and enjoy the original handmade arts and crafts from 24 participating artists and artisans. For more information go to NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com • On the look-out for this Lions Tri-Fold poster! It has been missing for quite some time now and the Lions need it back. If you know where it is or what has happened to it, please contact the Lions at landolakeslions@bell.net. Thank you in advance! • For many this long weekend marks the end of summer. Many will be on the highways. Please drive slowly and leave lots of room between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Stay safe! • Here is to a totally amazing new school year for all students, their teachers, support staff, school administration, and two of the most important people in the school, the administrative assistant and the custodian!

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• Kids Club at the library wrapped up on August 22nd, following a summer of stories & crafts celebrating Canada’s 150th. A big round of applause to the group for breaking their goal of 150 books, reading a total of 154 books! • On September 1st, the library changes over to winter hours; Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday 10am to 2pm, Wednesday 4-7pm, Thursday noon to 3pm, Saturday 9am to noon. Contact 613 333 1426 or addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca. • As of Sunday, September 10th, worship services at Vennachar Free Methodist Church will start at 10:30am on a trial basis until Christmas. Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673. • Denbigh’s Fall 150 Celebration happens on September 15-16. Visit addingtonhighlands.ca and click on the Community Calendar to find out exactly what is happening each day. Buy your tickets now for Bill White & the White Brothers concert at the Hall on Saturday, September 16th. Doors open 7:30pm, and tickets are just $15. Contact Betty 613 333 2366. • The St. Luke’s United Church Annual Walk-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 30th. The Large Block of the walking route will leave the church on HWY 28 to HWY 41 to Bridge St to the church. The Little Block is right in village; church to Glaeser’s store, past the Addington Highlands Community Centre, community hall to HWY 28 back to church. Registration is 9am. Coffee/tea & muffins served following the walk. Pledge sheets will be out shortly for anyone who would like one. Funds are raised to pay Insurance. Contact Evelyn 613 333 2291. • As back to school gets underway next week, wishing all a new beginning and a great year!

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the passing of their wife and mother, Joanna. A Go Fund me account has been set up to assist Laverne in his future activities. If you can, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/ laverne-fraser.

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• Well, Labour Day is coming up and soon our kids will be back in school. Let’s all be attentive to the buses and to the safety of the students. Drive safely everyone. • All the area fairs have been well attended and lots of fun. We had such good visits with area folks at both Parham and Maberly Fairs and were impressed with all the volunteers and community support that goes into making these fairs so fantastic- like old home week. • Henderson United Church’s pancake, sausage, french toast (Henderson style), coffee, smiles, toppings pure maple syrup breakfast happens this Sat (Sept. 2) from 8:00 to 11:30 and it’s all by donation. Stop by in your travels - it’s a yummy time for your tummy, and a big help to the little white church on the corner. • Special get well to fellow reporter Pearl Killingbeck who is recovering from gallbladder surgery, and to all who are ailing. • Harlowe Wesleyan Church is closed this Sunday (Sept. 3) so folks can attend the Ivanho All Denominational Church Camp. All welcome to join up there with a daily evening speaker at 7:00 PM. Out door camp meetings are always so meaningful and very special.

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• Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra - This September the Orchestra will be starting a new beginner class. If you have ever thought of trying the fiddle, this will be an excellent opportunity! Instruments are available to rent at a nominal fee. For more information, contact Cindy McCall - cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com • The fall session for dancing lessons get underway soon. Classes will take place on Wednesdays from 3 – 4 pm between Sep 20 – Nov 22, and on Fridays from 10 to 11 am from Sep 15 to Nov 17. Beginners, men, and women welcome. Please call Rhonda at 613-885-8543 for more information. • Tay Valley Township’s Heritage Property Recognition Program – commemorates properties in the township that have historic or cultural importance to the general community. Residents are invited to propose a property to receive a certificate and legacy plaque. Call the township office at 613-267-5353 x129

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and the Snow Road area. His talk about the background of lumbering, railroading and supply roads that link our area was very informative and many enjoyed the opportunity to chat about their links to the K&P. Who could imagine the now ghost hamlet around the Wilbur mine having street lights in the 1800s? Thanks to Alan and Ann Massey for hosting the coffee morning and to Bev Elliott for arranging the table talk speaker. Leonard gave out copies of his presentation including a suggested walking tour of the K&P showing points of interest along the route. • Pearl (and her lucky horseshoe) were missed at the Dinner & Quarter Auction at McDonald’s Corners, and Pearl said she spent the night thinking about that tasty pasta salad. Harriet came away with the big prize at the end of the night. A great cold plate meal, delicious dessert and fantastic prizes made this another successful evening to raise funds for the Agricultural Hall. All the people involved in arranging this event, preparing the meal, and contributing to the prizes are to be thanked. • Condolences to the Proudfoot family. • Joelle Hubner McLean is hosting a book signing event at the Community Centre on Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 from 10 to noon. Come out to meet this local author and get a signed copy of the just released third book in the series Corvus & Me: The Indigenous Spirit.

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Ardoch Lake spawning bed renewal project by Jeff Green (with files supplied by Lauder Smith) ALLA (Malcolm and Ardoch Lakes Landowners Association) started up a Walleye spawning bed enhancement project on the two lakes back in 2008. Enhancements took place on Malcolm Lake between 2008 and 2010 but then the program was suspended. The Junior Rangers, who had helped with the physically demanding work of loading and unloading tons of washed river stone, were no longer available after the Junior Range program was cancelled, and project funding also became harder to find. Dan Weber, who chairs the fisheries committee at MALLA, wondered if plans to enhance two spawning beds on Ardoch Lake would ever come to fruition. Then, early this year things began to fall into place. The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) had money available. While MALLA does not have the legal status to accept federal grants, Watersheds Canada, a Perth-based Not For Profit that is active on the Mississippi and Rideau River Watersheds, offered to administer the grant as it did for 8 other projects. They worked with the DFO and the Ontario Ministry of Natu-

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ral Resources and Forestry to get the project underway. Also, and a new Junior Rangers group, based out of Minden, was available to help out, and with the help of local volunteers the project was ready to roll in mid August. Over two days (August 15 and 16) thirty five tons of River rock were loaded onto milk crates, brought over to specially selected shoals on Ardock Lake, and unloaded in place. 18 volunteers, including MALLA members, 4 Junior Rangers, Barbara King (Executive Director) and Melissa Dakers (Lake Stewardship Co-ordinator) from Watersheds Canada, and Pat Nobbs and Lauder Smith from Conservationists of Frontenac Addington, put their muscle power to work on the first day. 19 volunteers, including many from the first day and 9 Junior Rangers, worked on day 2 to get all the rock in place. Dan Weber said that MALLA has also been involved, since 2008, in monitoring the success of the shoal enhancement program. In the early spring, as soon as the ice goes out, they check the spawning beds to see if Walleye are spawning, and they do netting in the sum-

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mer to evaluate the population as well. Now that two locations have been enhanced on Ardoch, Weber thinks Ardoch and Malcolm are done with bed enhancement. “There are a lot of other lakes that can benefit from this,” he said “we’ve had our turn.” MALLA will continue to study the lake over time to see if the fish are thriving, partly as a way of evaluating the overall health of the two lakes.” Ardoch Lake has been in the news recently as the result of a proposal to create 24 waterfront lots and 6 back lots in the vicinity of one of the enhanced Walleye spawning beds. The location of the beds is one of the factors that the Frontenac County Planning Department will take into account when evaluating the proposal.

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Maberly Fair gets a boost from 4H participation this year by Craig Bakay or those unfamiliar with 4H programs, the rearing and caring for of farm animals like sheep constitutes a big part of their programs. This year, 4H found a willing partner in the Maberly Fair, which became became the final piece for 4Hers to finish their achievement. “There is a requirement for the achievement to show their sheep,” said 4H leader Melissa Ferguson-Renaud. “And this is the first time we’ve been at the Maberly Fair for their final show.” The lambs are all born after Jan. 1, she said. In April, the students begin caring for them and spend three days a week practising for the show. If they kids (ages 9-21) don’t have sheep of their own, 4H will arrange for them to ‘borrow’ one to look after. She said the Maberly Fair is a good match for her dozen or so kids in Lanark County. “I like supporting the small fairs and this is a fun little fair,” she said. “They’ve go the space and they bring in the people and animals.

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Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Sunday August 27, 2017 in her 72nd year. Wife of Lester Whan. Dear mother David (Sherry), Cindy Whan. Grandmother of Jared, Logan, Nicole. Great grandmother to Brody and Landon. Survived by brother Roger Badour and sister in law Betty Badour (Late Dave). Predeceased by siblings Joe, Glen, Tim and Chris. Sadly missed by family, nieces and nephews and friends. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Friday Sept 1 from 7-9 pm. Private Funeral service will be held for immediate family members. Cremation to follow. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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August 31, 2017

by Gray Merriam

the area from east of Mink and Hungry Lakes all the way west to Road 41 and, north to south, it extends from Highway 7 to within a couple hundred metres of Big Gull Lake. The Kennebec Wetland Complex covers, at least, 2500 hectares or over 6000 acres. It was linked into a "complex" because when it was first surveyed for wetlands (1993), the survey methodology said if there is another wetland within 700 metres of the one you just found, link them together into a "complex". There was another wetland within 700 metres in every direction over this entire area of 6000 acres. The Kennebec Wetland Complex was not only huge, it also earned near maximum scores for production of wild rice, wood products, fish, bullfrogs and furbearers. Water quality improvement by nutrient removal by the Complex was estimated to be near the maximum. The Kennebec Wetland Complex scored so high overall that it automatically qualified as a Provincially Significant Wetland. The Kennebec Wetlands are depressions in the granite of the Precambrian bedrock. Soil is shallow on the bedrock and without the wetlands, rainfall would

run off as it fell. The wetlands catch a lot of the rainfall across 6000 acres. In the severe sudden storms that are becoming common, the wetlands catch enough rain to prevent flooding peaks. Neighbouring watersheds flowing off the Shield but lacking our wetlands register peaks of flow about one day after a severe storm. The Kennebec Wetlands delay the flood peak on the Salmon River for up to four days after a storm. Wetlands in the Complex are a mix of sizes but the majority are the small wetlands that Cheng and Basu reported are the best at nutrient trapping. And thanks to the way this area has been cared for, the loss of wetlands so common elsewhere has not been significant. The Kennebec Wetland Complex is an important feature in our wealth of natural riches. (*The water stored in a two acre wetland touches about 314 metres of shoreline. Water in a wetland covering 194 acres only touches 3140 metres of shoreline. The smaller wetland will support 157 metres of shoreline habitat for aquatic plants per acre but the larger wetland only provides about 16 metres of that habitat per acre of wetland.)

Letter to the editor Ardoch Lake - Continued from page 3 are issues for scientific experts to address, hopefully without undue financier or political influence. The community experience indicates that a development of six to eight or so cottage sites could be responsibly incorporated around the lake with relative ease, but perhaps it's time to roll the dice on something new and go for something

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400% or so bigger. Profits likely will be more substantial, at least for some folks. And what's to lose? Planners are looking at the placement of wells and septics, and there is some concern for some bird and fish nurseries. Still, one can't help thinking that perhaps it might be better to just pave over the whole place now and be done with it, so long as other area sites could be preserved. I realize that my views may be skewed, even reactionary. Having experienced just down the road the edge-of-the-world beauty and wonder of a once isolated Schwaugers Lake in the 1960's, I view the current development there with profound sadness while others still purport to see great beauty and wilderness. It is a matter of experience and perspective. I wish it was possible to require the Ardoch Lake development investors to post a $100 million bond to guarantee that the proposed 30-cottage development will not adversely affect water and other environmental quality and esthetics over the next twenty years or longer, but I know that is not possible. No insurer would guarantee it. One can only hope that citizens twenty years from now can look back with some consensus that the decades-old development truly reflects "progress" that benefitted the entire community.

The Arden Happy Gang would like to acknowledge the support of the following businesses and individuals who have donated products and services, in support of our annual Seniors’ Summer Sale. 3M Company Canada, Perth Addison’s Restaurant, Northbrook Andress Independent Grocer, Smith Falls Arden Batik, Sarah Hale Arden Pottery Arden Seniors Amazing Dollar Store Bank of Montreal, Northbrook Barnabe’s Independent Grocer, Perth Bence Motor Sales Canadian Tire, Kingston Canadian Tire, Napanee Canadian Tire, Perth Chapters Indigo Cineplex-Odeon Cottage Country Pet Supplies, Sharbot Lake

Foodsmiths, Perth Gallery on the Bay, Arden Giant Tiger, Napanee Giant Tiger, Perth Gibson’s Garage Gord & Kim’s No Frills, Napanee Hook’s Building Supplies Little Caesar’s, Napanee Lorne Hiltz Home Hardware, Napanee Home Hardware, Northbrook Home Hardware, Perth Home Hardware, Sharbot Lake Jamberry Independent Consultant,Theresa Smith Jossy’s Grill & Chill Laura’s Independent Grocer, Kanata LD Power Sports

Metro Supermarket, Kingston Metro Supermarket, Napanee Napanee Brick and Tile Nicole’s Gifts, Verona Pharmasave, Sharbot Lake Ram’s Esso, Sharbot Lake Rideau Home Hardware, Smith Falls Sharbot Lake Country Inn Sharbot Lake Marina Sharbot Lake Vegetable Stand Tim Horton’s, Perth Township of Central Frontenac Wanda Harrison Wendy’s, Napanee

Please support these businesses and individuals with your patronage. We would also like to express our most sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who helped made our Seniors’ Summer Sale a huge success. Proceeds from our Seniors’ Summer Sale will be used in the support of various events and organizations throughout Frontenac County such as: Victoria Day Fireworks Arden • Northern Frontenac Community Services Friends of Arden • Seniors’ Program Arden Historical Society • Christmas Food Hampers Land O’Lakes Public School Parents • Snowsuit Fund Association RCL Br.334 Poppy Fund Central Frontenac Swim Program Kennebec Fire Fighters

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August 31, 2017

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HELP WANTED

GARDENER - Help required for light gardening and property maintenance for residence on Big Clear Lake near Arden. Spring and Fall cleanup as well as maintenance throughout summer. Inquire at onbigclearlake@gmail.com. RESIDENTIAL HOME CLEANERS to clean homes during the day, with weekends off. Must be reliable and have a great attitude. Transportation preferred. Please send resume to housecleaninginfo@gmail.com

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – September 8 & 9, and Hunter Education Course, September 15 & 16, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY COURSE, ABC Hall Bolingbroke, call 613-273-2571 to register.

RAFFLE WINNERS

THE WINNER of the 50/50 draw at the Lions’ Community Breakfast on August 19, 2017 was Chris Parks.

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BOAT & MOTOR, 1986 14’ Barkley-Young fibreglass boat w/ 1986 30hp Johnson, $3000. On Big Gull Lake 613-353-2904 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 HARDWOOD for sale (hard maple, beech, yellow birch) $300 bush cord. Contact Mike: 613-403-4844 or 613-305-4868 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

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. 613-3360708 HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 MUSIC LESSONS, piano and voice. All levels and ages welcome. Many years of teaching experience and professional accompanying experience. Home Studio on Wilmer Road. Please call 613-929-0428 or 343-302-0167 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

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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• Wow!! It’s the last weekend of Summer so to speak. Labour Day weekend is upon us. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. All the best to the teachers, students, bus drivers and anyone involved in schooling on their first week back. Hope you all had a good summer! Be responsible and respectful on the roads, there will be kiddies crossing, parents crossing.

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A FINAL KICK AT THE CAT! For students, we have desks, other furniture, small appliances and miscellaneous kitchenware. For the infirm, we have support poles, bed rails, commode, bath benches, raised toilet seats, and small aids. For everyone else, come & see! Sale held indoors (garage & basement) from 9:00 am until 3:00pm on Saturday September 2nd. 1060 Villagewoods Dr., 1km. South of Hwy 7, off Hwy 38. ESTATE SALE – KALADAR 11703 Hwy. 41, opposite Flinton Road. Sept. 1-4 (9am5pm) Tools, Pontoon Boat, 1995 Roadmaster (classic), Outdoor wood furnace, building materials, 2005 Buick Century – 69,000 km.’s, 2000 GM Silverado plow truck. FRI. SAT. SUN. SEPT 1-3 NEIGHBOURHOOD YARD SALE: antiques, collectibles; 22’ pontoon boat w/60 hp motor; lawn tractors; 9.9 mercury 4 stroke; fishing equip; sports cards; tools; toys; treasures; 5 sheds full, lots to give away. RD 38 to Crow LK, RD to Badour RD, follow signs. 8am-8pm daily. MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE – 7am Saturday, Sep. 2, 2204 Harlow Road. Household Items (Curtains, kitchen ware, etc.) Furniture Seasonal decor Antiques Children's toys/books Baby Items Brand name wallets and purses. Everything must go! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND, 5990 Arden Road, Beside the Community Centre, downtown Arden, 10am-4pm. SPY GLASS COVE Clarendon (Hwy 509). Open Tues-Sat 8am-7pm. Open Sun 2pm-6pm, Open Labour Day weekend. Cedar lined chest, Christmas collectibles, dish sets, Halloween items, toaster, paper trimmer, cd player, fishing lures, etc. YARD/ESTATE SALE for the late Bernice Gunsinger. Saturday September 2 and Sunday, September 3 from 10am-4pm. 7264A Road 506, Plevna. For info call 613-479-5576. Everything must go.

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Youth Volunteer Program Leader SFCSC is seeking a dynamic person for a part-time position to support a youth volunteer pilot program from mid-September to December, 2017, with possibility of renewal. You will plan and support all aspects of the youth pilot program including: develop opportunities, recruit and supervise youth volunteers, provide hands-on support and guidance to youth for task completion and perform related administration tasks. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter who can work independently, has proven leadership abilities, and strong communication skills. For full job description please visit www.sfcsc.ca . The Youth Volunteer Program Leader will work 9 hours per week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:00-5:00pm, with some flexibility, and will be paid $15 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. To apply, email your cover letter and résumé in PDF format by Wednesday, September 6 at 4:00pm, to David Townsend, Executive Director at david.townsend@ sfcsc.ca. Please indicate “Youth Leader” in the subject line of your email.

Nick Ludlow (above) caught this 5.3 lb bass on Sydenham Lake lastr week • Keep Sept 22nd available for an event you won’t want to miss! Sydenham High School Football Fundraiser at the Sydenham Legion starting at 8:30 pm, listen to some great tunes by Still Standing and Little Betty. There will be a silent auction and food, and I am sure some more things as the event comes closer. Amazing support from the community for this event. Tickets will be $15 in advance, $20 at the door. But show your spirit and wear an old Sydenham Jersey or even Sydenham colours and they will let you admit for $15 even the night of. Let’s support our Eagles! • A little birdy informed me that a local resident Sandra Sigsworth will be celebrating her birthday on the 8th of September. Be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday! • “In The Pink” A Breast Cancer Support Group, will be starting back up Thursday September 21st, 2017 at 12:00 pm – Meeting at Yarker’s Riverside United Church for a Luncheon which will consist of Soup, Sandwich, Dessert, Tea or Coffee for $8.00, then proceed with a meeting afterwards. Newcomers are welcome. Please feel free to contact Kim A at 613-214-1329 or Ann E at 613-572-1368 or email elizabethann@bellnet.ca

verona Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com • It’s Garlic Festival time! On Saturday September 2, celebrate the stinky rose. Come early and enjoy Verona’s final festival for 2017. This is an excellent family event with something available for all ages; vendors village, a Children’s Centre with arts and crafts, mini-golf, the popular Verona Express and of course lots of different kinds of garlic to buy. The Garlic Festival proudly hosts the Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards, with prizes for the best single bulb, 12-variety display, educational display and braid. The festival will be open rain or shine, outdoors or indoors at the Verona Lions Centre, Verona Sand Road, 9 am to 2 p.m. • There will be an 8-week session teaching swordsmanship skills to young enthusiasts. Robert McCleod ran a one-day course as a fund-raiser for the hall in the summer and it was really popular, so he is expanding this to a series of skill-building sessions. All equipment is provided. First session is Sept 9. Children must be 8 yrs and older; pre-register by Sep 7. Contact Robert at 613 358 9642 or ironwood@bellnet.ca

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Thursday August 31

SHARBOT LAKE – OPEN MIC at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available. SNOW ROAD - MUSIC NIGHT Harry Adrain & Friends will play from 7-9 pm, at the Snow Road Community Hall. For tickets call Don McLean @ 613-278-0958

Sat September 2 – Sun September 3

PERTH ROAD - FALL YARD SALE, Perth Road United Church. Sat from 8am-5pm and Sun from 9-5pm, inside the Sunday School Hall. For information please call 613-353-1690.

Saturday September 2

CLOYNE – ENTERTAINMENT at Marble Lake Lodge from 5-9pm by the band “Bordertown”. Everyone welcome. HENDERSON – BREAKFAST at Henderson Hall from 8-11:30am. Sausage, pancakes, and french toast. Come hungry, leave full & satisfied. Admission by donation. Info. 613-336-2467 SHARBOT LAKE - BUTTER TART CHALLENGE Judging at 10:30am at the Sharbot Lake Beach in the Bandshell. Winner announced at 11:30am. Info. sharbotlakefarmersmarket.ca VERONA – 11TH LIONS GARLIC FESTIVAL 9am to 2pm at 4504 Verona Sand Road. Free parking, vendor village w/ local garlic growers, Canteen, Beer Tent, Train rides, and mini golf, Live Music, Dog sitting, Eastern Ontario Garlic Awards presentation. Info at www.veronalions.ca SNOW ROAD - BOOK SIGNING at Community

Centre, 10am-noon. Joelle Hubner McLean signs her newly released Corvus & Me: The Indigenous Spirit.

Sunday September 3

BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374 -2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. OCONTO CEMETERY, Ecumenical Memorial Service, 3p.m Bring your lawn Chair. In case of rain: Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church SNOW ROAD – JOINT WORSHIP in Snow Rd church at 9:30am with David McQuaid preaching. TICHBORNE – ANNUAL SERVICE of Remembrance and Hope. 3pm at the Oconto Cemetery 12747 Rd38. Bring a chair. Country gospel music led by area churches: United, Anglican, Pentecostal, Free Methodist, Roman Catholic and Independent. Info. 613-279-2245

Tuesday September 5

SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS POTLUCK at Noon followed by meeting & entertainment. Anyone 50 or over welcome. Info Shirley Crawford, 279-2990 or 613-279-3220. Meeting downstairs at North Frontenac Telephone office. SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCHEON at the Crossing Pub, 11:30am. To attend, please phone 279-3778 by noon on Sept. 1 SYDENHAM – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM begins. Kids aged 6-13. Elements clubhouse – 2529 Freeman Rd. Healthy Snacks, Fitness Games, Outdoor Activities, Homework Session and Team Building. Contact Karley Heyman 613-929-3589.

Wed Sep.6 – Thurs Sep. 7

SHARBOT LAKE - NFLT AUDITIONS by the North Frontenac Little Theatre Club for their fall production of "Sunshine Sketches of our Little Towns" at 7pm at GREC in Sharbot Lake.

Wednesday September 6

SNOW ROAD – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Snow Road

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MABERLY - EUCHRE & LUNCHEON, from St. Alban's Anglican Church 12:00 Noon, at Maberly Community. PLEVNA – CLAR MILL HALL Plevna Ladies Craft and Social Group first meeting of the year. 10am to 3pm bring lunch. Everyone welcome. Info – Elaine Lang – 613-479-2336 SHARBOT LAKE – ZAC TEAL performs at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available.

BATTERSEA – ROAST BEEF DINNER at Battersea United Church, please contact Roberta Smith 613353-2846 to reserve a seat. The food is homemade (even the dessert table!) and the people are friendly. DENBIGH- WORSHIP SERVICES at Vennachar Free Methodist Church will start at 10:30am on a trial basis until Christmas. Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673. FLINTON – CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE at the United Church to be held at 2pm. HARROWMSITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS Open Mic at Golden Links Hall, 1-5pm, followed by Lasagna dinner $10. Please bring dessert to share. Info 3722410 sponsored by Odd fellows and Rebekahs in support of Camp Trillium. MCDONALD’S CORNERS – FIDDLERS CHURCH SERVICE at Knox Presbyterian. Music begins at 10:30am, church service at 11am followed by lunch in the church basement.

Thursday September 7

Friday September 8

HARROWSMITH – GOLDEN LINKS Hall – Youth Dance. 7–9:30 pm. $6 – call 613-372-2410. Sponsor - Oddfellows and Rebekahs. SNOW ROAD – SNOWMOBILE CLUB General Meeting. 7pm at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills road.

Saturday September 9

ARDEN – OPEN MIC 5-10pm, entertainment, pot luck at 5pm, music starts at 6pm Kennebec Recreation Centre $2. BEDFORD – CLIMATE WORKSHOP at Wintergreen Studios titled “Power in the Climate Era” 10am-4pm. Info. 613-273-8745 or visit wintergreenstudios.com FRONTENAC PARK - “DUTCH OVEN WILDERNESS Cooking” w/ Barry Irish of Paddle Away Adventures. 10am-1pm, $25 +parking (includes food). Info 613-376-3489 FRONTENAC PARK – “ELECTRONICS ON Wilderness Trips” w/ Barry Irish of Paddle Away Adventures. 1-2pm. Cost: day park Permit. Info 613-376-3489 NORTHBROOK – LIONS COMMUNITY thank you BBQ. At the Lion’s community hall in Northbrook 11am-2pm. BBQ Hot Dog Lunch courtesy of Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. Free will donations. PERTH ROAD – TEA PARTY & QUILT DISPLAY, anytime between 11am-2pm, Harris Park, Perth Road Crescent. Cost $7. Fancy sandwiches, delicious deserts, lovely quilts, Chinese auction, craft sale, and bake sale. Info. Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303 SUNBURY HORSESHOE CLUB year end tournament at Gerald Ball Recreation Park. Info. Dave

Sunday September 10

Monday September 11

CLOYNE – CADET MEET AND GREET, 6pm at the North Addington Education Centre. Light refreshments, recruiting between ages 12 and 19. For inquiries call Mrs. or Capt. Trickey at 613-336-2885 or Miss Donna Kelford 613-336-9480. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday September 12

OMPAH - NORTHERN DINERS, noon, For those 50+, $12, reservations required 613-279-3151

Wednesday September 13

BOLINGBROKE - FOREVER FRIENDS CLUB, noon; info Joyce Fleming rayjoyce@rideau.net; (613) 273-4832 HARROWSMITH - SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB MEETING, All are welcome to attend Call Pam 613372-1578 for further information & membership. SNOW ROAD – COMMUNITY POTLUCK at the Community Centre, 5:30pm.

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by Wilma Kenny

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edalling and singing ‘Little Red Wagon” (the pop version, not the nursery-rhyme one), nine-year old James Potvin has reached Sydenham, the mid-point of his journey from Whitby to Ottawa. His destination is the big new Giver Playground in Mooney's Bay, Ottawa, and he plans to get there Friday evening. “It was just a month ago when I asked James what he would like to do to celebrate the end of summer holidays” James’ father Chris explains, “and he said he wanted to bike to Ottawa, to the Giver 150 playground.” Chris told James that if he could bike from Whitby to the CN Tower in one day, they’d consider heading for Ottawa. They not only got into Toronto, but even biked through the downtown; “When I saw my nine-year-old cycling down University Avenue, I realized he was definitely up to a much longer trip.” Their route follows, as much as possible, the Waterfront, Cataraqui and TransCanada trails, and has included a loop down through Prince Edward County. So far, the Cat Trail has been the smoothest ride. Unfortunately there is no designated cycle trail from Smiths Falls to Ottawa, so they will be following the roads along the Rideau canal. James and his Dad decided to make their Odyssey a fundraiser for the Grandview Centre which provides services in Durham Region for 6,000 children with special needs, and their families. James, who is on the Autism spectrum, is on the Grandview waiting list, along with 3,000 others. Already, James has exceeded his original goal of $1500, and is now heading for double that. “One dollar for every child on the waiting list,’ says Chris. James has been sur-

prised and delighted by the encouragement and support offered by people in Whitby and all along the route. They have been camping in peoples’ backyards, and people keeping track of their progress on Facebook and Twitter (#RideJamesRide) often come out to cheer them on. James’ energy and spirits remain high, despite a broken chain in midtown Picton, and a few bandaids on his legs. His trip logo, on his shirt and his bike, is a puzzle piece. Chris explains: “We’re also trying to

photo Martina Field Joseph and Alec (above) had never been to the Maberly Fair before, when they took up the challenge to make zuchinni cars on the spot at last week's fair. They won their races.

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raise awareness of Autism; the puzzle piece signifies that people on the spectrum ‘have all the pieces, but sometimes find it hard to fit them together.’ He said he had noticed that since the trip began, James is developing more confidence in his own ability to solve problems without being overcome with frustration. To follow James or add a donation, go to #RideJamesRide.

ere we are, just days away from an event that I have been working to make a success since January, the first Parkinson SuperWalk to take place in Lanark North Leeds. This walk is only one of over 80 walks taking place across Canada on the weekend after Labour Day. It is Parkinson Canada’s largest fundraising event to support research, services and advocacy efforts for people with Parkinson’s Disease. I have a very personal interest as I was diagnosed with PD in 2006. I am also a retired social worker. For a first effort, from a fundraising perspective, we appear to be doing well. As the months have gone by, however, I have realized my idea of “success” has changed. Yes, it still takes money. But it is so much more than that. Will more people with Parkinson's overcome the stigma they feel and come forward to join support and exercise programs and start to believe that they will have more control over their future health? I have heard far too many stories of people,

(predominately men) who, I believe, are depressed (a result of changing brain chemistry due to PD). They may see a doctor, and even take Parkinson's medication but many have basically given up, perhaps believing that there is little they can do that will make a difference. I want to get the message out that they can continue to live healthy and active lives. But I hesitate because I know that we do not have enough support and exercise programs that are appropriate and helpful for them. And finally, can we get access to a specialist in or near our own communities without having to travel great distances to get the help we need? Right now, in Canada, 25 people a day are being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Within 15 years, that number will double to 50. Are we ready? The “success” of the SuperWalk will help determine that. I hope you will be part of that conversation. Pat Evans M.S.W. Retired Social Worker and resident of Portland, Ontario

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Frybread a welcome surprise at 22nd Annual Silver Lake Powwow by Craig Bakay

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rybread has been around “ever since we’ve been around,” says ‘Frybread Queen’ Carol Anne Maracle. And this year, the Queen brought her court to the 22nd Annual Silver Lake Powwow for the first time. “My grandmother had her recipe, my mother had her recipe and I’ve taken parts of both to make my recipe, to get it the way I wanted,” she said. For those unfamiliar with the cuisine, frybread is just what it sounds like — a type of bread that’s fried instead of baked. It’s deceptively simple, essentially a type of dough that is fried in oil. But getting it just right is a matter of much trial and error, she said. “I use flour, baking powder and water,” she said. “And then fry it in ½ inch of canola oil.” The result is something quite unique and somewhat difficult to describe. Essentially, it’s a bun, the size of a very large hamburger bun, but it really isn’t a hamburger bun. It’s fried on the outside, but soft on the inside and kind of like an English muffin, but it isn’t really that much like an

English muffin either. And then then there’s a flavour to it . . . again, it’s kind of unique. You can eat it with just butter (recommended) or with jam, and/or peanut butter, or whatever your favourite spread is. Or, it does make for a unique sandwich. “When we started, we made just the bread,” Maracle said. “But then people started asking for butter, and jam. “And then they started asking for fried baloney and pea-meal bacon, other meats. So we started offering that also.” Whatever it is, it works. Maracle, who’s from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, has been in the catering business for 30 years but in the last 10, she’s found a niche travelling around to powwows all over — Toronto, Ottawa, New York State. “This is our first time here but we’re booked every weekend from June through September,” she said. When asked if there was a secret ingredient she neglected to mention that makes it taste so good, Maracle did come clean. “It’s the love I put in it,” she said.

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THE 2017–2019 RECYCLING CALENDAR WAS INCLUDED 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 delivered the 2017-2019 Recycle Calendar, as an insert, in its August 24th edition which will include Storrington area residents. The Calendar is also available in a PDF format on our website to download to your desktop or print a copy for your fridge. 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.

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TOWN HALL Frybread Queen Carol Anne Maracle was a welcome addition to the Powwow this year.

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THINGS TO DO 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.

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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 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 by-law 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.

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ave Gilmore has exhibited at Verona’s Art in the Saw Mill since it began in 2013. An engineer by trade, he began to take up painting seriously about 10 years ago after he retired to 14 Island Lake. “I guess it’s full time now in retirement,” he said. “I enjoy it, it’s a good way to pass the time and it seems to make people happy.” He said he enjoys showing his work as well. “I do enjoy showing,” he said. “It’s a

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Gilmore’s artistic education is quite diverse. He lived in England for a time and took courses from three different artists and studied with Kingston artist Don McCallum. He numbers among his prized possessions two brushes that once belonged to the Group of Seven’s Edwin Holgate. Gilmore credits a love of the Group of Seven with his new-found interest in abstraction, such as the works of Lawren Harris an A. Y. Jackson. “It’s a journey,” he said of art and painting. “You can’t expect to make your bread and butter in art unless you’ve got a unique approach. “But it’s fun.” Art in the Saw Mill featured nine local artist/artisans this year including Gilmore, Elaine Farragher, Havery, Virginia Lavin, Ali Williams, Carolyn Bloye, Bill Anderson, Judy Skeggs and Waters Edge Pottery.

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our years ago, in 2013, on a cool August day a couple showed up at the Sharbot Lake beach and put up a folding table and stacked it with drinks and food. They were the support team for the Granite Anvil riders that year, a group of avid cyclists recreating a famous ride in France that goes from Paris to Brest and back to Paris. In the Ontario version, the riders go from Oshawa to Parry Sound, then to Bancroft, Barry’s Bay, and Denbigh, before they reach Sharbot Lake for one of their pit stops, where they eat and drink and rest for 15 minutes or so before heading back on the road. They then travel to Napanee before heading back to Oshawa. The total distance covered is 1200 kilometres. The riders have the opportunity to sleep in

Parry Sound, Bancroft and Napanee, and they have 90 hours (3 and half days) to complete the race. The vast majority of the riders only stop to sleep twice, in Parry Sound and Napanee. The support team arrives in time for the first rider, and waits around for the last, a shift of up to ten hours. Last Saturday afternoon, during the K&P Trail celebration events, the support team showed up again. Four years had passed and the Anvil was back. There had been one rider through at noon who may have beat enthe support team to Shasrbot Lake, but the next four riders (who are in the above photo) all arrived at the same time, at 4.11pm. They looked pretty chipper for a group that had been on the road for 60 hours, with only a 4 to 6 hour rest

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stop in Parry Sound. The rider on the right in the photo is Maegan Hackinen from Saskatchewan. She would go on to finish the race in 78.24, the second fastest of the 57 riders who set out in Oshawa (45 of them finished the race) and one of only two who beat the 80 hour mark. That earlier rider, Marcel Marion, finished in 76.17. The race list does not indicate gender, but judging from the first names of the riders, (with the exception of a Kelly and a Toshihisa all of the names on the list are standard male names) so Maeghan may have been

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