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Wintergreen seminar looks at options for electricity generation by Craig Bakay e are at a critical juncture in Ontario — the proverbial fork in the road,” reads the sign-up sheet for Power in the Climate Era, part of Wintergreen Studios’ summer series Healing Earth. “Our hydro prices are amongst the highest in Canada (and we’re feeling it). Furthermore, we’re sourcing more than 60 per cent of our electricity from aging nuclear reactors (and) our three nuclear stations are all coming to the end of their lives in the next decade. “This is a fantastic opportunity to Ontario onto a 100 per cent renewable grid. But is this even possible?” That’s one of the questions they attempted to answer last Saturday along with the help of featured speakers Angela Bischoff, environmental writer Paul McKay and St. Lawrence College’s Energy Systems Engineering Technology professor Steve Lapp. “Rena (Wintergreen founding president Upitis) invited me and I came to help generate discussion,” said Bischoff, who has a long history in the environmental movement, currently with the Ontario Clean Air Alliance. “She almost single-handedly ended coal as a source of electricity generation,” said Upitis. “It started with phasing out coal,” Bischoff said. “But the provincial energy policy should be about 100 per cent renewable energy rather than rebuilding eight of 10 aging nuclear reactors.” Bischoff advocates all forms of renewable energy, including wind, water, solar, geothermal and biomass electricity generation. “We have a 59 per cent surplus on the Ontario energy grid,” she said. “We don’t need aging nuclear facilities.” In particular, she’d like to close the Pickering nuclear facility, the fifth largest station in North America with six
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St. Lawrence College’s Steve Lapp, Wintergreen Studios founding president Rena Upitis and activist Angela Bischoff look over the afternoon schedule at the Power in the Climate Era seminar last Saturday at Wintergreen Studios. working reactors. “Pickering was designed to last 30 years,” she said. “It is now 46 and its li-
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cence ends in 2018. “Better options are natural gas, conservation and water power from Quebec.”
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ferral would give the developer time to address this issue. Mayor Vandewal agreed, saying it was preferable to hold off all discussion of the proposal until this current finding had been incorporated into it. He added, “Not too long ago, we were measuring water depth with an oar; sonar and GPS sounds very professional after that!” Shoreline Rehabilitation Completed Also on Loughborough Lake, a 2001 development agreement on a large property on Brittara Lane had required the property be managed so that the natural soil and vegetation would be maintained, replanted or enhanced within 30 metres of the lake. In 2011, the Planning Department was informed that vegetation had been removed, earth disturbed and a structure constructed, all within the 30 metre setback and without any permits. After consultation with the property owner and Conservation Authority, an environmentalist was contracted (at the owner’s expense) to prepare a report outlining a remediation plan. Two years later, when the work was still not carried out, a hiding ‘h’ was placed on the lot’s zoning to prevent any further development of the property. The shoreline rehabilitation has now been judged satisfactorily accomplished, so at Forbes’ recommendation, Council removed the ‘h’ restriction, so a residence can be built. Councillor Revill asked about the paving stones still stacked near the shore; Forbes noted that his department will continue to
monitor the property. Heritage Committee Proposal Council welcomed Symon’s recommendation that the Township create a Heritage Committee with the emphasis on promoting and celebrating the area’s heritage and history. All respondents to Symon’s original surveys had been quite clear that they weren’t interested a heavy-handed committee that imposed restrictions on properties. Council will be seeking committee members who have one or more of the following skill sets: demonstrated interest in heritage conservation and an ability to work with Council; an understanding of heritage conservation approaches, knowledge of historical research, knowledge of heritage construction trades, expertise in architectural history; knowledge of land use planning, understanding of municipal procedures, and other related skills. Bedford Road Reconstruction Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth recommended accepting Bricaza Corporation’s tender bid for road reconstruction and storm drainage on Bedford Road just north of Sydenham. The bid of $1,490,941 (including HST) was lower than the other four bids by almost $200,000, Bricaza Corp. is known as a reputable contractor who has done good quality work for this and neighbouring townships over the past several years.
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Gilmour Point Beach closed for health reasons by Catherine Reynolds popular swimming hole has been closed by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Gilmour Point in Battersea was officially closed Aug. 30 due to possible blue-green algae in Dog Lake. The beach is located at the end of Wellington Street and is a busy summer gathering place for local families. “It’s not uncommon for there to be challenges on Dog Lake,” confirms Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for South Frontenac Township. A public servant with the township for eight years, Orr says the closure only impacted the last two-week-session of children’s programs at the beach. Of the townships four public beaches, Gilmour Point is the only one closed. Samples were taken at the beach and were submitted to a lab for analysis. As of press time, results were still unknown. Speaking on behalf of the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Public Health Unit on Sept. 6, Andrew Girouard says the turnaround time for testing is 10 to 14 days. An experienced health inspector, Girouard has seen blooms in Kingston and other parts of the health unit’s catchment area. “We want to educate people more, to take their own precautions,” says the Manager of the Environmental Health Team about the potentially harmful blooms. “I think this (Gilmour Point Beach) is a case where it’s so visible and present, people won’t go in that water.”
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CF continued from page 1 who was hired, so I think it is important to complete projects once they are started.” When the vote was then taken on the Oliver Scott Park build in Sharbot Lake, it was 5-4 against. “What do we do now?” asked Mayor Frances Smith, who had supported the motion. Councillor Tom Dewey suggested the matter be brought back to the 2018 budget discussion for a possible build next year. Grader comes in under expected cost Central Frontenac Council accepted the only bid they received on a new grader, which was about as close
to $300,000 as possible without using the number 3 in the price ($299,944) plus tax. The township had allocated $325,000 for the purchase back in August, when they decided to heed the advice of Public Works Manager Brad Thake and rush the purchase through in 2017. At budget time last year, the decision was made to repair a 21 year old Champion Grader, but when he came on Thake said the old grader was not worth repairing. The money for the purchase is coming from reserve funds, which will need to be replenished in the 2018 budget. Changes to Municipal Act Peter Sisov from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal
According to officials, cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, are primitive microscopic organisms that have inhabited the earth for more than two billion years. They are bacteria, but have features in common with algae. Blue-green algae occur naturally in a wide variety of environments including ponds, rivers, lakes and streams. During an algal bloom, people are encouraged to avoid activities such as swimming and bathing in water near the bloom to reduce the risk of exposure to algal toxins. “We want the public to be aware this bloom exists and not go into the water,” says Girouard who calls the blooms a product of heavy rains and warm weather.“As soon as the water temperature changes, it will make a difference,” confirms the township CAO. Located a few minutes from the lake where he worked as a fishing guide, Storrington Councillor Ron Sleeth notes, “Dog Lake turns over every year. This is a natural occurrence.” Describing the lake as drowned land from the building of the Rideau Canal, the well-known community activist notes, “The problem appears to be worse this year due to the heavy volume of rainfall. The water level is extremely high for this time of year.” To protect residents against possible exposure, people are encouraged to take a cautious approach if they encounter a blue-green algal bloom which can be dense and solidlooking clumps. Fresh blooms often smell like newly mown
Affairs made a presentation regarding Bill 68, a pending new version of the Ontario Municipal Act. Among the changes he outlined were a new requirement for codes of conduct for members of municipal council, the requirement that municipal councils engage an integrity commissioner, expanded opportunities for local councils to invest excess funds, and more liberal spending limits for politicians seeking election. Once enacted, Bill 68 will permit candidates to spend up to $25,000 of their own family income on their campaigns, easily more than the combined expenditures of all nine members of Central Frontenac Council during the 2014 election.
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Intellivote to return – In a joint tender, all four Frontenac Townships will be engaging Intellivote to conduct a phone/internet based vote in 2018 for a total price of $75,000, to be split among them based on the number of electors in each jurisdiction. Intellivote conducted all four elections in 2014 as well. $2,000 for Hinchinbrooke school project – Council approved a grant of $2,000 to the committee looking into converting the former Hinchinbrooke school to community use. The money is intended to match a grant being sought from the Community Foundation of Kingston and Area, which will be used for feasibility and the development of a business plan for the project. Food truck bylaw folded into Official Plan development
grass and older blooms may smell like rotting garbage. Although many varieties of blue-green algae are harmless, some can produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals. During an algal bloom, health experts recommend avoiding activities such as swimming and bathing in water near the bloom to reduce the risk of exposure to algal toxins. Residents are encouraged to contact the health unit for swimming advisories as well as information on health risks associated with the blooms. systems pollute freshwater lakes has not been proven. “The science does not support this claim” he said. He said the majority of lakes in the township have low levels of phosphorous, and quoted local ecologist Gray Merriam, who said “you can’t stir the public too fix something that doesn’t need fixing”. Mayor Smith then said, I should read a note to Council from Gray Merriam at this point. Smith then read a document submitted by Merriam, which said Wilkinson has misinterpreted what he has said about lake quality, arguing that making sure septic systems are functioning properly is important to lake water quality, although it is not all that needs to be done. Wilkinson also quoted David Orser, a septic pumper/ hauler based in Verona, who opposes the new system, saying that Orser already checks systems when he pumps them out and advises customers when they need fixing, and reports failed systems to the Health Unit for follow up. “If we are only going on somebody’s version of imaginary pollutants emitting from our septics, then what we have here is simply a solution looking for a problem,” Wilkinson said.
Township Planner Joe Gallivan proposed, and Council accepted, that instead of preparing a stand alone Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendment for food trucks in the township, the issue be dealt with as part of the revamped Township Official Plan (OP) he is already working on. A draft of the OP will be presented to special meeting of Council in November. The final plan should be ready in the spring for adoption by next summer. Gallivan said the provisions for food trucks will be ready in time for the 2018 season. Bob Wilkinson on septic re-inspection Bob Wilkinson read a prepared text that worked through his objections to the mandatory septic inspection bylaw that will be coming to Council this fall. He said the assertion that septic
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mily Allan has two dogs, a six-year-old beagle and a new puppy. She also has a petition with about 350 signatures on it and a strong desire for South Frontenac Township to build a dog park. Allan was at South Frontenac’s Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday night with a proposal. She’s done some homework and found a place — in Harrowsmith’s Centennial Park between the small ball diamond and the Cataraqui Trail. The Township would have to buy some land for the park but she’s even begun planning for fundraisers to pay for the fencing. About the only thing she hasn’t figured out is how big the park should be, but that can come later. “Centennial Park has the space and the parking,” she said. “Most of the activities at the park — ball, soccer, tennis — are summer activities. “A dog park can be used all year long and it could be accessed from the Cat Trail.” Council seemed quite supportive of the idea. “I’d be happy to have staff look into how we would go about this,” said Coun. Ross Sutherland. “There are lots of dog parks around the country so we’d have plenty of models to look at. “We do have leash laws but people often let their dogs loose on the trails so maybe that might stop some of that.” Coun. Mark Schjerning said he was against the idea at first but has since changed his mind. “Originally I thought it was a ridiculous idea but I’ve changed my mind,” he said. “People do go to Kingston just to take their dogs to a park so I would support this just to keep people in the Township.” “I’m thinking about costs but I know my son takes his dog to one in Red Deer,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “We’ll direct staff to bring back a report. “But there are no guarantees.” Symon moving on After less than half a year on the job, Manager of Development Services Forbes Symon is moving on to a similar position for the Town of Perth (Director of development and emergency services). When asked if the move represented a bigger job and raise, Symon said no, the move is more for personal reasons. “I’ve had a 45-minute to an hour commute to work ever since 1990 and this new job represents a five-minute drive,” he said. “It’s a quality of life thing.” He said he wasn’t looking for a new job and this opportunity came up as “a bit of a surprise” but seemed right for him.
“I’ve been very happy here and with my short experience there are very good people here and plenty of opportunity but Perth is my community.” CAO Wayne Orr said Symon’s position has been advertised this week and the candidate search will close in October. “We’re hopeful we will have a strong selection,” Orr said. Caring for Carrying Place Coun. Ron Sleeth took exception to Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth’s proposed plan for roads and bridges saying vehemently that he would not support any five-year plan that didn’t have upgrades for Carrying Place Road on it. Mayor Ron Vandewal countered that the plan would obviously come up for discussion at budget time but went on at length about how Council had to consider the township as a whole and while he had no problem with individual councilors advocating for their district, each councilor only had one vote of nine. “This report is here to begin the discussion, not end it,” said Segsworth. “(But) the needs out there are significantly greater than the funds available.” COW endangered species? As South Frontenac has been looking at its procedural bylaw, the future of Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings has become quite the topic for debate. One proposal has COW meetings to be abolished entirely but if the vote had been held at Tuesday night’s meeting, it likely wouldn’t have passed. Coun. Mark Schjerning has been the strongest advocate of doing away with COW meetings, arguing that it would save about $10,000 in councilors’ remuneration and that often there is very little on the agenda. He said issues previously discussed at COW meetings could be addressed at one of the three standing committees of Council (Public Services, Corporate Services and Development Services). “It would also allow staff more time to prepare reports for Council meetings,” Schjerning said. Coun. John McDougall had several objections though, ranging from less compensation for council members making it harder to find good candidates, to reduced delays for public concerns to be discussed. “I’m looking at the status quo,” McDougall said. “In other words, you don’t like anything about the proposal,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. Insurance Specialty “I like lunch,” said McDougall. Group s Kingston For his part, Vandewal said he mistakenly
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Work on Bedford Road has been planned for this fall and next spring, to avoid the much heavier summer traffic on this strip of road, and to take advantage of the slower construction seasons. The total project budget of $1,800,000 is being spread over two budget years. Council supported Segsworth’s decision to apply for a top-up support grant from the Ontario Infrastructure Fund, in spite of the Township’s frustrating record of having been passed over for similar funding assistance. New Deputy Treasurer Council approved Treasurer Louise Fragnito’s request for a by-law to officially recognize the hiring of Stephanie Kuca as Deputy Treasurer, to replace Suzanne Quenneville who retired at the end of July. Kuca won the position
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check out cloynepioneermuseum.ca. For anyone searching local family information, send in your request by emailing pioneer@mazinaw.on.ca. Even though the museum may be closing for the season, you can always visit it through their digital collection on Flikr. • The campers and cottagers may have left, the students now in school, and many are back to work, but there is still a lot of time for golf! The annual Lions Fundraiser Golf Tournament is back on Saturday, September 23rd beginning with registration at 10am. and a shotgun start at 11am. To register and reserve a gold cart, contact Betty and Dave at 613-336-9845. The fee is $50 for non-members and $30 for members. Included in the fee are cash prizes, golf fee, and a light meal. There is a $100 prize for a hole-in-one. Teams and singles are welcome. • 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. 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 • The Land O’Lakes Community Services Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has amended Pine Meadow’s nursing home license from 60 to 64 beds as of September 5. The Home is excited to welcome 4 new residents from our community. Thank you to everyone who played a part in reaching this goal. This is truly fantastic news for this community!”
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• The weather was not all that great to be sailing the Sunday of Labour Day weekend. But that was okay because sailors, along with family and friends took to land turning up at the Mazinaw Lakeside Resort for the 2017 presentation of The Mazinaw Cup. Michelle Simpkin and Danielle Richard, the 2016 co-winners, handed the cup to Kerry Skipper and Terry Napier, the 2017 co-winners. The Cup continues to be on display at MLR. Stop by and check it out. Stay awhile and enjoy a great meal! (see photo) • The Garden Club is inviting everyone out to Pineview Free Methodist Church in Cloyne this evening, 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 613-479-2231 x233. • The Cloyne & District Historical Society will resume monthly meetings on September 18th, on the third Monday in the Cloyne Hall beginning at 1pm. All are welcome to join in on discussions and presentations pertinent to the history of this beautiful area we call home. For information and programs
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• This weekend is the Denbigh Fall 150 Celebration, September 15-16! Friday the 15th is the Music Cafe at the Hall, with a canteen, licensed bar, silent auction and 50/50 draw. Admission is $5. The Target Shoot takes place Friday evening too, at Heritage Park from 5pm on, with the canteen serving up hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks. There is a $2 entry fee for those who wish to compete. On Saturday, September 16th, a BBQ beef dinner will be served from 5-6:30pm at the Hall - $14 for adults and $5 for ages 4-12. The licensed bar will open at 4:30pm through until the end of the concert. You will also have a chance to place a bid on the Silent Auction items, and there will also be a 50/50 draw. At 8pm, Bill White & the White Brothers take the stage. Tickets are on sale right now, $15. Contact Betty 613 333 2366. For general information or questions contact Susan 613 333 9462. • Family Nights begin on Tuesday, September 19th at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, running every Tuesday evening for six weeks. Dinner is provided and starts at 5:30pm. At 6:15pm there will be an Adult Study upstairs, and Kids Club downstairs. Everyone is welcome! Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673. • The New Apostolic Church will host a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, September 23rd, at 9am. Contact Rev.. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. • The St. Luke’s United Church Annual Walk-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 30th. The Large Block of the
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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. • Milk Bag Mat Bees are back! Every second Monday of the month, you are invited to a social time and work bee at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 1:30pm. There is a task for every ability; flattening milk bags, trimming milk bags, looping and weaving. You do not have to be crafty in anyway, as each step is its own, with the actual weaving done on a basic loom. Mats are urgently needed for children for both sleeping and for use as surgical mats. The milk bag mats are easy to clean and long lasting as they do not easily breakdown. Over the last couple of years, 40 mats have been made and sent where the need was at the time. With the recent hurricanes and natural disasters happening around the world, we would like to have a supply on hand so we are ready when the need is there; our community helping other communities. All welcome; coffee & tea served. Contact Nancy 613 333 2204 • On Friday, September 22nd there is a Crokinole & Games Night at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 6:30pm
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• We are getting our belated summer weather now, the sun sure feels good. • It’s sad our neighbour friends in Florida USA are getting hit so badly with disaster. • Our pancake breakfast at Henderson Hall on Sept 2nd sure was booming. Many thanks to all for your support. We had a few more people extra than before, that kept Ed busy on the french toast. There was a lady all the way from Australia, hope she had a good trip back home. Good to meet her. Your support is helping the little church out, replacing worn out windows that have aged over the years. Carson Clancey replaced the old with new windows. He sure did a great job. • Adam & Merle Lemke celebrated their 63rd Anniversary on Saturday. Happy Belated and many more to come. • The Ole Tyme Fiddlers party is Friday Sept. 15th at 7:30pm, bring your talent. See you there. All are welcome.
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• A Go Fund me account has been set up to assist young Harrowsmith resident Laverne Fraser in his future activities following the passing of his mother Joanna. If you can help please visit https://www.gofundme.com/laverne-fraser. • Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church, September 22, beginning at 7pm. Special Guests Jessica Wedden, Jon McLurg and The Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Call 374-2178 for information. • Our thoughts and prayers to all those dealing with the horrific aftermath of the hurricanes and earthquakes that destroyed so much of the Carribean, Mexico and Florida.
HENDERSON Jean Brown
613-336-2516
• Lots of folks came and went over and prior to the Labour Day weekend, including Ken Newton, Fred and Jan Newton, Shirley Conner, Lorraine Shorts, Ed Rohr, Archie and Marilyn Meeks, Terry Whan, John Purdon, Bill and Sharon MacDonald, Rev. Dr. Rick Magie and Rev. Micheline Montreuil, Mitchell Gurnsey, the Flear family and many cottagers coming for those last rays of sunshine. • Now we are back into our fall routines with school back in swing and folks looking forward to duck hunting. We are confident that everyone will respect the fence and waterway lines, as folks don’t take kindly to trespassers. • An informal out door time of remembering the late Barbara Roos, co-ordinated by family and their Cambridge leadership team is coming up this month so please give a telephone tingle for the details. • Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Lorne Jenkins, spouse of Nina (Miller) Jenkins. Lorne taught my husband Allan and many others at Sharbot Lake High School where he was highly regarded, and Nina is right from our area. Folks remembered him with donations to the Limestone Learning Foundation. Also sympathy to the family of the late Doris Good, spouse of Melville Good for 73 years who together operated their store in Parham now currently run by Hope Stinchcombe. • Glad to hear that fellow reporter Pearl Killingbeck is feeling better and back into the swing of writing. We missed you Pearl.
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• Old Times Dance – Saturday, September 23 at Bridget Vincent Mary (BVM) Hall, 844 Stanley Road, Stanleyville. Doors open 7 pm. Dancing 7:30 - 11:00 pm. Cash bar and snacks Music by “the “Ever Hopeful String Band” with dancing as the area settlers danced, to traditional English-IrishScottish-Celtic tunes. Followed by classic rock by “The Lucky Bs” Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from the Tay Valley Municipal Office. • CPHC Seniors Exercise Class every Mon. 9:30-10:30 am, ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Info Margaret Miller (613) 2739244
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• I am happy to report that Pearl continues to make progress. Get well wishes go out to Peter Crabtree and all others who are experiencing an illness or injury or on their road to better health. • Belated Happy Anniversary to Barb and Dave Hopper and early anniversary wishes to Brenda and Craig Honniger. Birthday wishes to Cheryl Allan and welcome to the community. It is great to see you come out to some our activities with your mom Olive. • As there was no designated host, a lot of people brought a delightful variety of treats to Friday’s coffee group. The crowd of some 25 or more enjoyed everything from hot biscuits to coffee cake with their tea and coffee. Thanks to Glen Paterson for getting the coffee started and to everyone who pitched in. • Mark your calendar for some great entertainment coming to the area. Music night on 28 September showcases K.E.W.T. otherwise known as Terry Tufts and Kathleen Briggs and the Festival of Small Halls features The Abrams with Ali McCormick at McDonald’s Corners on September 29th. There is also an evening of entertainment at the Snow Road Community Centre on 6th October with Corin Raymond presenting Bookworm followed by his music. • Snow Road Snowmobile Club kicks off their breakfast season on Saturday, September 30th. Volunteers are always needed to help out at club events and activities such as Ride for Dad. All help is appreciated, whether it is a few hours or a few days or a specific event that you want to support. Check out the club schedule on their Facebook page or website. • Emilie has returned to England after spending several busy weeks at the Millar farm with her grandmother Erma and Uncle John. • The gentle exercise group started again this week. Anyone interested in joining the group on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to noon should contact Lorie at 613-278-0216.
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• Sympathy to Melville Good at the passing of his wife Doris Good {Graham}. Doris worked in Parham General Store for many years. • Our sympathies to the family of Lorne Jenkins, husband of Nina Jenkins{Millar]. He was a former teacher. • We were sadden to learn of the passing of Ernest Barr, husband of Suzanne. He was residing in a nursing home in Selby but was from Mountain Grove. • Happy birthday to: Germaine Wannamaker, Doug Steele, Doris Ritchie, Doug Bridgen, Brent Warren, Carol Hawley, Willie La Pointe, Linda McPherson, Mary Howes, Stuart Mitchell, Marion Scott, Ken Lott, Charlie Pringle, Dorothy Molnar, May Leslie, and Melville Good. • Happy Anniversary to Joe and Laura Brouse, Tom and Shirley Dewey, Don and Ruth Brown, Bill and Marg Campsall, Roy and Joanne Abrams. • On September 10 the spiritual leader for the Pastoral Charge was Sharon MacDonald. Dr. Rev Rick McGee has been appointed our minister for the following year. Congrats. • We enjoyed the “Open Mic” at Arden Community Hall on September 9th starting with a potluck supper at 5pm with music by various entertainers at 6pm. Special thanks to The-
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• Saturday September 16th is the Annual Fall ATV Run. Multiple trucks with ATV trailers will be arriving at our little village. These folks never fail to admire our beautiful countryside. • The Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, September 20. It starts at 5:30. Bring a pot luck dish to contribute to this bountiful community dinner. Everyone is welcome.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Thoughts and prayers go out to Woody Wood on his losses and thinking of you to Garnet England. • Condolences to the family of the late Lorne Jenkins of Sharbot Lake, a former teacher at the Sharbot Lake High School. Also to the family of the late Phylis (Stinson) Wilson. • Sincere sympathy to the families of the late Doris Good. Doris and Melville owned Good’s Store in Parham for a long time until before selling it to Hope a few years ago. Also thinking of the family of the late Ernie Barr. • On Sun. Sept. 17 Parham United Church will dedicate a new piano in memory of a summer resident- Mrs. Jack Calderwood and all are welcome to attend. The new piano is in the CE Centre so the service will be held there at 11:30, followed by a lunch. Come out and hear the new piano and visit neighbours. • Keep Sept. 30th open for the next Lion’s breakfast and there will be a Roast Beef supper at Parham United Church.. • Auditions are being held by the North Frontenac Little Theatre Club for their fall production of “Sunshine Sketches of our Little Towns” on Wed or Thursday Sept 6 or 7 at 7pm at GREC in Sharbot Lake. • Congratulations to Burt Hannah and Debbie Barkley and Amy Bertrim and Adam Lake who were united in marriage on the weekend. • Happy Birthday to: Brenda Whan, Shirley Timmerman, Darrell Hannah, Bob Teal, Mary Joy Neadow, Joanne Godfrey, Kristy Babcock, Joan Crea, and Carol Napier. Happy Anniversary to Jim and Bonnie Lowery
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Sydenham Veterinary Services staff to Ride For Farley created the Farley Foundation as a way to help pets and pet owners who otherwise may have difficulty paying for veterinary services. “We’ve used the Farley Foundation in the past and this is our way of giving back, said technician Kim Doucet. “This is my third ride and Leslie’s second (first for the other two). “There are three distances (50k, 100k and 160k) and
we did 100k last year but the course is very hilly and so this year we’ll be scaling back (to the 50k).” They also held a bake sale and raffled off a cake. Doucet said the Foundation provides financial assistance for veterinary services (when recommended by the vet) to Ontario Works recipients, disabled individuals, seniors and seniors care facilities that own a pet who
provides companionship to residents. Doucet et al will be taking sponsorships and donations at their Sydenham location until Sept. 20 but after that, anyone who would still like to donate can do so at canadahelps.org/en/pages/ sydenham-veterinary-services-ride-for-farley. The link is on the Sydenham Veterinary Services website.
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dividuals. In the spring, as we wrapped up our consultation with our membership and the community, not only did we have a new name, we also had a fresh new look and logo that aptly illustrated the three themes. We launched our new name at our Annual Community BBQ on August 17, 2017. We invite you to view our new website www.rfcs. ca and new signage at our buildings. We look forward to working with you to connect people of all ages to a wide variety of services empowering them to live rural life to its fullest. â&#x2013;
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cate with landlord or health/social services organization and assist clients to access, secure and move into permanent, suitable and affordable housing. Homelessness Prevention Workers will help maintain individual’s current housing to avoid evictions, foreclosures and the loss of the client’s home. Staff can assist clients in accessing appropriate funds for housing and utility arrears; provide referrals to appropriate services and programs.
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The weekly community drop in is a meeting place for people of all walks of life in the area. The doors open every Wednesday at 9 am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Hall in Sharbot Lake when participants begin to prepare the noon time meal. The cost of the meal is $5. The drop in is a collaborative between Rural Frontenac Community Services and Community Living North Frontenac.
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The Seniors Survey last November heard from 14% of the total population over the age of 55 in Central and North Frontenac. We discovered that there is an appetite for more interest/hobby groups and day trip outings. In conversations with area seniors a few ideas have been put forth, like a day trip to the Aquarium in Brockville, a fall leaf tour by way of Bancroft, a Waupoos wine tour in Prince Edward County and an outing to Upper Canada Village in December. Some have suggested we introduce interest groups on landscaping, cooking, photography, to name a few. There is lots to do. Thanks to a provincial grant we received for this project, we will be hiring an individual to engage with the community further and assist us in the implementation of the survey. If your interest is spiked, please be in touch with us. If you have ideas, we want to hear them. If you want to participate, don’t be shy. Call us at 613 279-3151. ■
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Are you caring for a loved one at home? There are lots of joys and benefits of being a caregiver but sometimes you need a break. Give us a call and we can tell you about our Respite and Day Programs. We have personal support workers (PSWs) who can come into your home to care for and interact with your family member. We also have PSW
staff at our day programs who plan a day of social interaction and activities in a group setting. They meet weekly in three locations. We have received rave reviews! Transportation can be arranged. On the 3rd Wednesday of the month there is a Caregiver Support Group which meets at the Seniors Centre (1042 Elizabeth St.) in Sharbot Lake at 1 p.m. You are welcome to join us.
tember 14 - Beef & Mac Casserole, Tossed Salad, Rice Pudding; Tuesday, September 19 - Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Raspberry Date Bars; Thursday, September 21 - BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Chocolate Iced Cupcake; Tuesday, September 26 - Shepherd's Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Butter Tart Square; Thursday, September 28 - Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bun, Apple Pie
Our hot, nutritious meals are available to be delivered to your door on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a cost of $6.50 per meal. Each meal includes a soup or salad, main entrée and a scrumptious dessert. Take a look at the menu below and call us for the October/November menu. We have a frozen meal menu as well. Call for more information.
Meals-On-Wheels Menu
Tuesday, September 12 - Breaded Pork Cutlet, Buttered Potato, Frosted Banana Bars; Thursday, Sep-
Kennebec
Sharbot Lake
2nd Tuesday of the month
3rd Tuesday of the month
3rd Wednesday of the month
4th Monday of the month
September 12 (Ompah) October 10 (Plevna) November 14 (Ompah) December 12 (Plevna)
September 19 October 17 November 21 December 19
September 20 October 18 November 15 December 20
September 25 October 23 November 27
Ompah/Plevna
That Philips Lifeline now offers the same great push of a button protection without a landline phone? If you use a cell phone, and you have at least two bars of cellular service in your home, then Lifeline is a great option! Call Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-279-3151.
Meals-On-Wheels
Join us for Good Food, Good Company and a Good Time. Starting at Noon. Cost: $12. Call 613 279-3151 to make your reservation.
Northern '5'
Did you know…
Arden Community Centre
United Church Hall
Parham
United Church Hall
Menu: September – Roast Beef Dinner; October – Seasoned Baked Chicken with Rice and Coleslaw; November – Italian Meatloaf with Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole; December – Roast Turkey Dinner All meals come with salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea/coffee, and juice
Need A Ride?
Frontenac Transportation Service
50 /km ¢
Inquire about financial assistance to help cover the costs. Call 613-279-2044/1-877-279-2044 or email transportation@rfcs.ca
Children's Services 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON 613-279-2244 Licensed Daycare 613-279-3366
We offer licensed full day childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The daycare is open from 7am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. There is a fee based on the child’s age. Subsidy is available through the City of Kingston for those who qualify. There is currently no wait list for subsidy.
Let’s go fishing! This is “how learning happens” in our Pre-Kinder program.
Early Learning Playgroups
Workshops/Events
Playgroup
A place where parents, caregivers and their children can enjoy early learning activities together. Our playgroup coordinators are there to answer your parenting questions or find someone who can! All playgroups run from 9:30am to 11:30am
Join us for group discussions on pregnancy, parenting, early childhood development and other related topics. Workshops vary from month to month. All workshops include child care. Visit us on Facebook for updates.
Day
Playgroup
Ages
Monday
Sharbot Lake Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Harrowsmith Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Verona Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Sydenham Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Wednesday
Sharbot Lake Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Thursday
Storrington Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Thursday 1:15 -3:10 p.m.
Verona Playgroup
Birth - 6 Years
Tuesday
Location Rural Frontenac CS 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Free Methodist Church 3867 Harrowsmith RD Trinity United Church 6689 Hwy. 38 Sydenham Legion Hall 4361 Amelia St. Rural Frontenac CS 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Storrington Fire Hall 3887 Battersea Rd. Prince Charles Public School 6875 Road 38
1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake, ON 613-279-2244 duration. This program is once a week for six weeks. Wednesdays at Harrowsmith PS – (Starting November 1, 2017) from 6:00pm-7:00pm for ages 10-13 yrs.
Snow Shoe Lending Library
Madison & Spencer performing their skit at our Summer Camp.
Would you like to try snowshoeing? Rural Frontenac Community Services youth department now has a snow shoe lending library. What is that? We have snowshoes available for organizations, individuals (with deposit) to borrow, or if your agency, group or school is having an event we would be glad to attend and bring them with us. For more information call: Rural Frontenac Community Services at 613-2792244 or email: kids@rfcs.ca
Rural Frontenac Kids Club
Bucket Drumming
Kids Fit Sports Program
Kids Club
Get ready to lace up for our Lacrosse Program. This program will cost $30.00 per person for the 6 week
Day Monday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm
An on-going group to learn about your child and share your parenting experiences with other parents. This group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration is required.
Welcome to Newborn
Each baby born in our area, newborn to 6 months, can receive a handmade quilt filled with free samples and parenting information .
Family Support
The Family Support Program offers a range of services to families with children who are experiencing extraordinary challenges in their lives. The Family Support can include specialized parent education; and short term solution focused coaching in a supportive environment.
Healthy Together
Youth Services
Youth are welcome to come and participate in group games, activities, sports, or just to hang out. This program takes place at the four local public schools, each once a week. Youth are welcome to bring a snack or one will be provided. Youth are asked to be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. There is a yearly program supply fee of $20.00.
Lunch Bunch
New this year, we have added bucket drumming at all our sites. Warning to all parents. You may have to invest in earplugs while the youth practice at home.
Kids Proof babysitting course will be offered this fall, date and time to be confirmed.
Kingston Frontenacs Game, Sunday Nov 19 at
Program
Rural Frontenac Community Services will be partnering with The North Frontenac Food Bank and the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team to provide the Healthy Together Program. The food bank has been chosen by the Ontario Food Banks Association to receive a $5,000 grant supplied by the Monsanto Fund for Children's healthy foods programs. Rural Frontenac Community Services will take the lead to facilitate the 4 week program in our Afterschool Kids Club as well as at 1004 Art Duffy Road location. The children will be learning about which foods are healthy, and fun ways to cook and eat them. These programs will not only be at Rural Frontenac Community Services, Early Learning Programs they will also be at our Rural Frontenac Kids Club. Stay tuned on the Rural Frontenac Community Services facebook page for more information and dates coming soon.■
2pm. Kingston VS Ottawa. Tickets are $10 each on a first come basis.
Program
Ages
Sharbot Lake
Grades: 5 - 8
Plevna
Grades: 1 - 6
Verona
Grades: 5 - 8
Mountain Grove
Grades: 5 - 8
Sharbot Lake
Grades: 2 - 4
Location St. James Catholic Church Clarendon Public School Prince Charles Public School Land O'Lakes Public School Rural Frontenac Community Services
Volunteer Drivers Needed Mileage Rate Paid
Frontenac Transportation Service Call 613-279-2044/1-877-279-2044 or email transportation@rfcs.ca
A Little Rural Daycare With A Lot To Offer Saturday Morning at the Farmers Market Community Living Kingston and District - Child Care Resource Consultant Services is an important component of the Daycare at Rural Frontenac Community Services. When a family identifies that their child has a need, we talk about how we can meet the needs of the child to make the transition into daycare as seamless as possible. We assist parents by referring them to the Resource
Only a special teacher can hear what a child cannot say
Consultant Services because we have seen the great benefit families have received. One of the benefits can be having access to enhanced support where extra funding is provided to hire an enhanced support worker to assist the daycare in integrating the child into the program. Sometimes a child may start daycare before these dollars are available, but we work together with the parent, modifying the hours, days that they attend, etc., so the child will have the best start possible, growing and learning to-
gether with children their own age. We strive to include all children and not all children require enhanced support to be included successfully within the educator to child ratio in the classroom. By nature, children are competent and capable of supporting each other in building an inclusive learning environment. Our Early Childhood Educators work as a team to promote their opportunities within our daycare. (an excerpt from the Resource Consultant Update for Community Link Spring 2017). ■
Rural Frontenac Kids Club:
Our after School has a new name
In keeping with the spirit of change, newly-named Rural Frontenac Community Services is updating its Youth Afterschool Program. Rural Frontenac Community Services is proud to introduce the Rural Frontenac Kids Club. The Kids Club will be a fun-filled after school hangout where kids can be active with friends in a safe environment. Youth Program Coordinator James Kelly and Youth Program Assistant Jasmine Dopking are back together this year to run the Youth Program. They are both hard at work planning exciting activi-
ties and events for the fall and are eagerly awaiting the first week of the Kids Club. The feedback from last year and their experience will mold the program into something new and exciting that will keep youth attending the club week in and week out. This includes not only healthy physical activity, but also arts and crafts, music, and educating youth on healthy eating and living. Check our website at www.rfcs.ca for more information on any of these programs. ■
Frontenac Transportation Service serving Frontenac County
50¢/km
We provide rides for medical appointments, visiting, shopping etc.
Transportation is provided by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles.
We require a minimum of 72 hours notice. If you require a ride, call us at 613-279-2044 or 1-877-279-2044.
Rural Frontenac Community Services
graciously thanks all of those who have made donations. I Support Rural Frontenac Community Services! EmaiI:
Address: Town:
$100
(receipts for tax purposes will be issued)
Please make cheques payable to: Rural Frontenac Community Services 1020 Elizabeth St. P.O. Box 250, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 www.rfcs.ca Thank You! (Reg. Charity #107782369RR001)
Summer 2017
The 2017 Summer Camp program was a great success with an incredible group of youth participating in the 8-week long camp. The days were filled with nothing but smiles and laughs, as campers enjoyed the different theme-inspired activities put together by Camp Leader James Kelly and Camp Assistant Jake Watson. Campers were also treated to daily trips to the Sharbot Lake beach, and special excursions to the Splash Pad in Perth and the O’Reilly
Lake Water Park. Arts and Crafts were also a large component of the daily activities, which included constructing birdhouses, making puppets, and model printing. Special thanks to Lily Legacy for her bucket drumming clinic, Nicki Gowdy for driving the campers to the beach every day, and the lifeguards from the Township of Central Frontenac for keeping the campers safe while they enjoyed the water at the beach. The Youth Program also organized several other
successful events over the course of the summer. The Kids Proof Home Alone and Babysitting courses, and Leader in Training program, funded by the United Way were all well-attended and included highly motivated youth eager to contribute to their community. A ‘day at the beach’ was also held in early August in Plevna, where Youth staff organized fun games and activities for kids at the beach before and after completing their swimming lessons. ■
Rural Frontenac Community Services will be holding a "Christmas Open House". Come out and make a Christmas craft, visit with Santa and stop by our Secret Workshop where your child(ren) can shop "free of charge" for a Christmas present for that someone special.
Saturday December 2, 2017 10:00am-12:00pm 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake
Phone:
Charitable Donation: $25 $50 $500 Other
On Saturday, September 9, staff from Rural Frontenac Community Services were at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market for a fun with healthy foods day for kids.
Christmas Open House
Inquire about financial assistance to help cover the costs.
Name:
Making carrot whistles at the SL market kids day.
Registration is required so Santa will know how many gifts to bring. 613-279-2244 or kids@rfcs.ca
Santa will visit between 10:00am and 11:30am
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KFPL StoryWalk returns to Sharbot Lake Farmers Market
by Craig Bakay ne of the more popular programs the Kingston Frontenac Public Library has been bringing to area events in the past few years has been its StoryWalk program. And last Saturday, they brought the most recent installment to the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market. “The story is Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett,” said KFPL programmer Margi McKay. “Like all our StoryWalks, you follow the signs and each sign has a page of the book and an activity for kids and their parents to do. “This story has 13 pages/signs.” For example, at one sign, participants are invited to measure themselves to see if they are as tall as an emperor penguin. At another, they are asked to hop to the next sign like a kangaroo. “By the time you’re done, you’ve read a book and you get a button,” she said. “Then kids are invited to sit on the blanket and read other books.” It’s designed to be fun, of course, but
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there’s a method in this madness. “Any time we can get books in the minds and heads of kids, we like to take that opportunity,” McKay said. “If parents aren’t buying books, we like to put them in the kids’ minds. “We like to add elements of fun — as a way to engage young minds.” And it also gives them a chance to talk about the various programs and services the library offers. “We’re always expanding our programs and have a wide variety for both kids and adults,” she said. For example, she said, they have a labs program for the sciences and one aimed at the younger crowd called STEM Punks (STEM standing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) as well as Books for Babies, Rhythm and Rhyme and Play and Learn. More information on the KFPL programs is available on their website.
CFDC - Do you have a good idea to grow your business? benefit by tapping into some expertise? EODP can reimburse up to 50% of the cost. We have a client who has benefited from hiring a niche marketing consulting firm. Another client built a new commercial facility and EODP assisted with the technical drawings. Equipment - The EODP may be able to assist with up to 50% of the cost if the equipment is innovative and/ or you can demonstrate that it will improve your productivity and profitability. For eligibility criteria and guidelines, visit https://frontenaccfdc.com/start/grants/. If you don’t have the 50% required as your contribution, we may be able to assist with a loan. We are accepting applications for projects that are completed by December 1, 2018 subject to available
K&P request rejected by County
funding. Normally if you have a fully completed application into us by the second Monday of the month, you will know by the end of the month whether it was approved or not. If you would like to speak with someone about the funding, please call Sue at 613372-1414 ext. 206 or email sue@frontenaccfdc.com We look forward to working with you.
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Your project may be eligible for an Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) grant of up to 50% reimbursement. Some examples of eligible projects Trade Shows - to help you expand your market, EODP pays up to 50% of the cost of registration, travel, accommodation and meals to attend a trade show that you have not exhibited at previously Skills training - we have had a self-employed plumber who have used this funding to become certified gas fitters to expand the services they offer as an example. E-Commerce - want to build an on-line shopping component on your website – we will pay up to 50%. Or perhaps you need help with implementing a point of sale system Technical / Expert support - would your business
Haven’t you always wanted a mon-key? Tim and Elliot Procter did the Library StoryWalk at the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market last Saturday with mom Beth
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Spaces are limited - Call 613-267-7148 Daryl Kennedy of Ball Road has repeatedly asked or email info@yogaconnectionperth.org Frontenac County to fence a portion of the K&P trail that abuts his farm property, and for their contractor, Crain’s ConYou can now register on-line at struction, to repair a gate that he says they damaged while working on the trail as it runs through his property. When www.yogaconnectionperth.org 14165 Hwy. 41 N, Cloyne 613-336-2547 asked this past summer about the Counties’ level of responsibility as regards Mr. Kennedy, Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender said that the responsibility to fence a trail abutting farm property extended to the first purchaser of the former railroad, Bell Canada, but not to any subsequent owners. Thus the County has no obligation to fence Mr. Kelly’s property. As well, both the County and Crains deny that the gate was damaged as part of their work on the trail. On August 30, Pender send an email to Kennedy that expressed the Counties’ final position on the matters in stark terms. It reads in full: "Mr. Kennedy - as you have been adAfter you’ve finished painting that wall, use up or give away leftover paint. When there are no vised on several occasions, other options, take what’s left back to your municipal hazardous waste depot to be recycled. the County denies responsibility for the gate damage as The best leftover paint is no leftover paint at all. does Mr. Crain. I understand Mr. Crain may, as a good will gesture, repair the gate. In the interim, responsibility for your cattle remains with you. Please take the immediate actions you deem necesSpaceprovided providedthrough through aa partnership partnership between between industry and Ontario municipalities Space municipalities to to support support waste waste diversion programs. sary. Kelly."
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PAGE 8 Columns - continued from page 5 Thursday night programs, special events, handbooks and badges). Ages 3 to Senior Kindergarten will meet weekly at Clar-Mill Hall, and Grades 3 to 8 will meet at Clarendon Central School. For more information, contact Laurie Lemke 613-479-2673.
Sydenham Karen Brawley
613-376-9848
• Want to help out Loughborough Public School Parent Council with their Funding efforts for the new play structure at the school. The 2 play structures that were at the school were removed in July as they outlasted their usefulness and fund raising drive is under way to replace them. You can make a donation yourself, seek out grandparents, neighbours or even local businesses. Please Contact Jeff Peck at 613-893-6459 or email at peck.ja@kos. net to make sure the business hasn’t already been approached. This is a wonderful thing for our school here. There are many fundraising events planned including: All Hot Lunch, Family Fun Night, 2km Fun Run, and Parent Fun Night. If you have any ideas on how they can raise some more funds, please contact them.
Show our spirit Sydenham and help out in any way you can. There will be notices sent home with your children from the school in regards to fundraising efforts, and how you can help out. All donations are tax deductible, and there will be recognition for levels of donation starting at the $100.00 level, just contact Jeff if you wish to donate. Let’s make this happen! • Keep this date on your calendar, The Community Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday Sept 20 from 4:30-7:00pm at the Sydenham Legion upstairs. Tickets are $10 per person, $5 for children under 12. All you can eat, Take out available. As well as vegetarian and gluten free options too. Meal includes Pasta, Choice of Sauce, Bread, Garden Salad and Dessert. All proceeds to support the construction of an accessible ramp at the South Frontenac Food Bank in Sydenham. Contact 613-376-6477 if you wish more information or to arrange delivery. • What a better way to mark a historical year in Canadian History, The Township of South Frontenac is putting together a Time Capsule that will be buried at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith later this year. The capsule will be opened in 50 years on Canada’s Bicentennial. The township is inviting residents of South Frontenac to bring and submit items they wish
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to include in the capsule that would be be significant to the 150th year in South Frontenac. In 50 years the residents of South Frontenac will be able to look back at these items and see the amazing spirit and pride in our community. The size of articles should be no bigger than an average size adult’s fist. Some of the articles that will be included and buried in the capsule so far will be letters from local students taking a guess as to what the world will be like in 2067 as well as aerial photos from a project that is happening within all the schools to celebrate Canada’s 150th. Mayor Vandewal will be including a letter to the future Mayor of South Frontenac, and items from the Canada Day and Road Rally Celebrations. The Capsule was custom made by D.M Welding in Inverary, and a large rock will be placed over top to mark the spot with a plaque provided by Campbell Monument Company. Items will be collected from now until November 1st, and can be dropped off at Town Hall in Sydenham in the Recreation Department. • The leaves are changing the night are getting cooler. Fall is in the air. People are busy readying for winter. Our thoughts are with all those that will be affected by the devastating Hurricanes. Hope all those who have homes and/or family in the path of them are safe.
SOCIAL NOTES Anniversary
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
In honour of the
In Loving Memory of Our Dad
Martin, Donna (Hamilton)
of June & Harold Chatson
Who passed away September 5, 1992 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear Heather (Eric), Candy (Michael), Ricky and families
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary their children & grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at an open house on Saturday, the fourth of November, two thousand seventeen from one o‘clock to four o'clock in the afternoon at Denbigh Township Hall. Denbigh, ON
Happy 25 th Anniversary
Richard (Dick) Card
WILLIAM CAMERON MacKENZlE (Bill)
5 June 1945 - 15 September 2012 Five years have passed since that terrible day when, suddenly and without warning, he was taken away. Bill leaves many special memories of love, laughter, happiness and joy and his spirit will always be with us. Always remembered by Linda and his family and friends Andrew & Lori Sproule
September 12, 1992 Love, Gillian & Mathew; Hubert & Sylvia; Ben & Casey & family; Jonathan & Katie & family
OBITUARY Barr, Ernest
Peacefully, with family and friends by his side, at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Winston Ernest Barr of Tamworth and formerly of Mountain Grove at age 76. Beloved husband of Suzanne Barr and dear father of Tara Cronin (Terry) of Tamworth and Stuart Barr of Mountain Grove. Grandfather of Carter and Ella Barr and Allie and Lila Cronin. Brother of Aina Shea (Dan); Larry Barr and the late Gideon Barr (Ruth); Mavis Marshall (Gerry) and Elmer Barr. Also survived by his several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of His Life will be held at the Tamworth Legion on Sunday, October 1 from 1:00 p.m., followed by Service at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations (by cheque please) made to Stone Mills Township (Tamworth Fire Station) or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home, Tamworth (613-379-2997). Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com
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verona Debbie Lingen 613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com • Enjoy great music and a BBQ at Bellrock Hall this Sunday September 17 at 2 pm. The band After The News will be entertaining us with special guests Modern Winter. This is a fundraiser for the hall. • Rev. Oscar Simpson Presents Country Church Friday, September 22 at 7 pm, Hartington Community Church. Special guests Jessica Wedden & Jon McLurg & The Old Hims. Free will offering with refreshments to follow. Information: 613-374-2178 • Apple Pie Sale! Pre-order your fresh apple pies for pick-up on Friday September 29. Take them straight from the kitchen at Trinity United Church to your oven or freezer. To order, phone Marilyn at 374-2694 by September 25th. At $11 per pie, you can stack your freezer, and take a pie to a neighbour! Pies went fast last year, so be quick to order.
“Mother Nature will only sustain us to a certain extent” “W
by Craig Bakay e need to change the way we’re living — we need to sustain,” said St. Lawrence College’s Steve Lapp at the Power in the Climate Era workshop last Saturday at Wintergreen Studios on Canoe Lake Road. “Mother Nature will only sustain us to a certain extent.” After 20 years experience in fuel cells, renewable energy systems and supporting renewable energy options for rural communities in Lesotho and India, Lapp began teaching in 2005 with the newly created Energy Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) program at St. Lawrence’s Kingston campus. Lapp said the ESET program is essentially about better building efficiency. “It’s one thing to say you want low-carbon buildings, but how do you do that?” he said. “The College saw the need for grads who understand green technology.” To that end, his program supplies graduates to places like Utilities Kingston, school boards and companies to manage retrofits of all kinds, even to the point of new thermostats and light bulbs. “Some of our grads go to solar farms as technicians,” he said. “It’s a great field to get into.” He said the professional life goal of his graduates is essentially to reduce carbon footprints, be that by solar power, more efficient heat pumps, heat exchangers, any and all methods available. “The province has a (carbon) reduction goal of 80 per cent by 2050,” he said. “The only way to achieve that right now is to be more efficient.” And, he said, there is a new job market for those who become proficient in such things. “Our guys aren’t installers, they’re analysts and designers,” he said. “They’re not licensed plumbers and electricians.” But he’s aware that large corporations are taking notice of what they do. “Almost every big company can reduce its energy costs by 1 per cent,” he said. “And they only have to reduce it by 1 per cent to justify the salary they pay to our grads.” He said right now the cost of putting in a solar system is about the same as buying energy from the grid, but improvements are being made all the time and they’re keeping up with all innovations. But there’s another aspect of the program Lapp is very aware of and keen to promote. “About a third of our students come right out of high school but there’s another third, in their 20s and 30s that are coming back to school,” he said. “Maybe they’ve gone through an apprentice program or the military and experienced an injury. “But one thing many of our students have in common is that they’re generally very social conscious,” he said. “That’s part of why they’re attracted to a program like this in the first place.
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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
Storage Units For Rent 6’ by 10’ - $35 per month 8’ by 10’ $50 per month
Boat, car & other vehicle storage.
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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 COOK STOVE, 2 WOOD stoves with some accessories. Plevna area, Call 613-848-6797 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
HELP WANTED
FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver's license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@scheelcommunications. com or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied 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 HOUSE CLEANERS to clean homes during the day, with weekends off. Must be reliable and have a great attitude. Transportation preferred. Please send resume to housecleanerinfo@gmail.com
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HELP WANTED
RESPITE DRIVER NEEDED – Monday-Friday. Must be able to pick up 7a.m. in Mountain Grove & drop off at Community Living-Lennox & Addington, Napanee; Pick up at 3pm in Napanee for return to Mountain Grove, providing supervision until 6p.m. Please call Andrew 902-222-0139.
ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your window. Call today for a quote. 613-243-9661
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 SALES
ARDEN GARAGE SALE, see details @ Kijiji Ottawa. Hwy 7/Knights Lane. 5 kms W of Arden. Electrical, Sports, Auto, Fishing, Lighting, Sheepskin Coats, Canoe. Many New items. Call 7am-Noon 613 261 0141 or arrive Saturday 8-5. SPYGLASS COVE Clarendon (Hwy 509). Open Tues-Sat 8am-7pm. Open Sun 2pm6pm. Summer sale, 50% off all pictures. Chop saw, oval mirror, portable cd player, small appliances, furniture, books, toys, etc
HUNTING
FIREARMS COURSE – October 20 & 21, and Hunter Education Course, October 27 & 28 Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 HUNTER SAFETY COURSE, ABC Hall Bolingbroke, call 613-273-2571 to register.
REAL ESTATE
120+/- ACRES of swamp & bush, road frontage, hydro nearby, Babock RD near Long Lake $50,000. 613-375-6348
SERVICES
CEREMONIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Celebrating weddings, renewals, namings, blessings, transitions. Judie Diamond, 613375-6772, www.judiediamond.ca 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 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. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
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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PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the 66’ shore road allowances as set out and described as follows: ALL THAT PART of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Grindstone Lake, lying adjacent to Part of Lot 4, Concession 11, geographic Township of Miller, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-21596. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on September 22, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ompah Community Hall, 10200 Road 509, Ompah ON. and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Dated this 11th day of August, 2017 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca LIMESTONE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Request for Quotation RFQ #18-01 – Snow Removal & Sanding at Various Locations The Limestone District School Board is requesting quotations from property maintenance providers interested in the provision of snow removal & sanding at various locations throughout the Board’s district. Request for Quotation documents can ONLY be obtained through www.biddingo.com/ldsb for download and printing starting Monday September 11, 2017. For assistance obtaining documents, please contact Biddingo.com customer service. A complete description of the deliverables and instructions governing the submission process, along with important dates and times relating to mandatory site visits, is detailed in the Request for Quotation document. Amendments will only be communicated by addenda through email to those who have registered by obtaining documents directly through biddingo. com. Debra Rantz Director of Education
Paula Murray Chairperson
Over $30K raised at region’s firstever Parkinson SuperWalk E
vent Brings Hope and Awareness to Lanark North Leeds Over one hundred participants and volunteers walked in the first-ever Lanark North Leeds Parkinson SuperWalk last Saturday (September 9) raising awareness, funds for research and bringing the community one step closer to accessing services for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. “I want to thank my co-chair Gayle Truman and our organizing committee, the Town of Perth, our sponsors, volunteers and those who supported our efforts to bring the SuperWalk to Lanark North Leeds,” said event organizer Pat Evans, a resident of Portland who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2006. “I’ve met so many people in this area who have this disease, and I’m excited that in addition to the money raised, we have also raised awareness and a sense of hope. And hope is essential for improved health.” The Lanark North Leeds SuperWalk raised over $30,000 in support of Parkinson Canada, a national organization that supports education and funds research to help find the cure for Parkinson’s, a neurological disease that affects over 100,000 Canadians. In addition to supporting research, organizers are hopeful that there will be increased funding for services in Lanark North Leeds including exercise programs, support groups and easier access to specialists. “We are fortunate to have world-class specialists and quality care in nearby centres like Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto,” said Evans. “But the reality is that travel can be difficult for those with mobility issues. As well, many people are reluctant to even talk about their symptoms as they feel that people will judge them. Access to medical and other supports closer to home can make a real difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s and their families. Lanark North Leeds SuperWalk is one of over 90 walks that took place across Canada this past weekend. Although the walk has taken place, donations are still being accepted at donate.parkinson.ca/lanarknorthleeds
Friday night ballroom dancing H
ave you ever wanted to be able to move like the folks on dancing with the stars? Last spring, for eight Fridays, 16 couples danced ‘ballroom’ at Oso Hall. Sponsored by Oso Recreation #3, the course was taught by Tim White who once danced with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. In the past few years, Tim has instructed many dance classes as well as choreographed many musicals here (The Music Man) and in Perth. As well as having his Newfoundlander-down-home sense of enjoyment of life, Tim brings his life-long enthusiasm for dance. Again, he will be assisted by Gillian Hofmann. In the spring, we focused on the TwoStep and the Waltz. Beginning on Friday, October 6th, we wish to focus on Jive and Foxtrot. Classes run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. We begin with a warm-up covering the basics; practice our parts as ‘the lead’ and ‘the star’; enjoy a social break; and then dance as couples. We will finish with a costume party on December 1st. The cost is $15 per night per couple or $120 for the 8 weeks. To date, seven couples have signed up leaving openings for nine more. Join in by calling Ken Fisher at (613) 2791902. Let’s dance the fall away!
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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 September 14
CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB Pine View Free Methodist Church, 7pm, - Paul Pospisil, the Garlic Guru "The History of Garlic in Canada, Cooking tips too". PLEVNA PIONEER CLUB - 24th year! Registration -Thursday, Sept. 14, 6pm to 7:30 pm at the Clar-Mill Hall. Families are welcome to join us for a hands-on educational program about reptiles and amphibians, "Sciensational Sssnakes". Registration is $45 per child or $100 per family. Info - Laurie Lemke 613479-2673. SHARBOT LAKE – ALAN BRIAN: Alan Kitching and Brian Roche perform at Cardinal Cafe 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available. SHARBOT LAKE – DARTS NIGHT at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 beginning at 7pm, $3.00 per person, Open to everyone in the community. Bar is open, coffee and tea is ready. Come out join us and have some fun.
Fri September 15 – Sun September 17
DENBIGH – 150th Canada Celebrations. Friday: Target Shooting competition at Heritage Park 5pm, Cafe&Music at Denbigh Hall 7pm. Saturday: 5-6:30pm Dinner BBQ Beef- adults $14, kids ages 4-12 $5, 8pm concert Bill White & the White Brothers, licensed bar, silent auction. tickets $15. Info Susan 613-333-9462 or Betty 613-333-2366 FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Course with Steve Tripp, Fri 5pm-Sun 4pm, yrs 16+, $210+ park camping permit. Info wildernesstripping@gmail.com or 613 376-3489
Friday September 15
HARLOWE HALL - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome – players, dancers, listeners and newcomers. SHARBOT LAKE - Meatloaf Dinner- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425- Social Hour – 5:30pm, dinner 6pm. $12pp.
Saturday September 16
ARDEN – SPAGHETTI DINNER Sponsored by Arden & Community Wesleyan Church – CANCELLED OMPAH – OMPAH VOLUNTEERS ATV POKER RUN- 9am-4pm, $45, ride, dinner & prizes, $30 ride and prizes.$20 dinner only. Info at doubles211@ gmail.com PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM Clar-Mill Hall, 1-5:30 pm. Pot luck to follow. All welcome. PLEVNA STAR PARTIES 5816 Road 506, starts at dusk. Last chance to see Saturn, its rings and moons this year. Spotting Uranus with the naked eye is a distinct possibility. We'll show you how. Info recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or call 613-479-2231x233.
Sunday September 17
BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614. HARROWSMITH - TURKEY DINNER Golden Links Hall 4186 Colebrook Rd, $13, 4:30pm to 6pm info call 372-2410 Sponsored by the Odd Fellows & Rebekahs VERONA- MUSIC & BBQ- Bellrock Hall at 2 pm. The band After The News will be entertaining us with special guests Modern Winter. This is a fundraiser for the hall.
Monday September 18
CLOYNE- Cloyne & District Historical Society resume monthly meetings at Cloyne Hall at 1pm. All are welcome to join. Topic - 1895 Fire on Loon Lake - For more info check cloynepioneermuseum.ca PLEVNA – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Clar-Mill Community Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 ARDEN – CIRCLE OF LIFE CELEBRATION – removal of 1984 Pine tree and planting of two ornamental trees, 11am, refreshments to follow.
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Tuesday September 19
ARDEN- Fit n’ fun begins at the Hall at 9 am. Exercise to music, at your own pace. Wear comfortable clothing and running shoes, bring with you a mat, towel, water and weights if you have them. Work at your own pace and enjoy the company and the exercise. See you there!! ARDEN- Kennebec Diners- Kennebec Hall at NoonRoast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea and coffee. please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot. DENBIGH-Family Night at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, running every Tuesday evening for six weeks. Dinner is provided and starts at 5:30pm. At 6:15pm there will be an Adult Study upstairs, and Kids Club downstairs. Everyone is welcome! Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479-2673. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - SENIORS Bingo & Dinner. Bingo at 1 pm and dinner at 5 pm. Free admission for all seniors. Come and enjoy!!
Wednesday September 20
BOLINGBROKE- Dancing lessons –The Fall session classes will take place at ABC Hall 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. SHARBOT LAKE- 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 SHARBOT LAKE- Sharbot Lake Diners - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea and coffee. please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot. SHARBOT LAKE- BBQ- Eat, Meet & Greet- Granite Ridge Education Centre- 5pm-7pm. A chance to meet with teachers & staff, Elementary & Secondary, as well as Parent Council reps. SYDENHAM- Community Spaghetti Dinner - 4:30-7:00pm at the Sydenham Legion upstairs. Tickets are $10 per person, $5 for children under 12. All you can eat, Take out available. Veg., gluten free options. Fund raiser for an accessible ramp at the South Frontenac Food Bank. Info or to arrange delivery, 613-376-6477.
Thursday September 21
ARDEN- Rural Frontenac Community Services Annual General Meeting- Kennebec Community Centre, Refreshments 6pm, Business Meeting 6:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE – OPEN MIC at Cardinal Cafe at 6-9 pm. Free – donations jar for band. Licensed, coffee and treats available. SYDENHAM LEGION – OPEN MIC – 7pm. host band, Country Connect, Admission $7, entertainers N/C, proceeds to Legion, Info - 613-546-3451 YARKER- “In The Pink” A Breast Cancer Support Group, will be starting back up at Riverside Church for a Luncheon, which will consist of Soup, Sandwich, Dessert, Tea or Coffee for $8.00, at Noon, then proceed with a meeting afterwards. Newcomers are welcome. Please feel free to contact Kim A at 613214-1329 or Ann E at 613-572-1368 or email elizabethann@bellnet.ca
Friday September 22
DENBIGH- Crokinole & Games Night at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 6:30pm.
HARROWSMITH- Rev. Oscar Simpson presents Country Church beginning at 7pm. Special Guests Jessica Wedden, Jon McLurg and The Old Hims. Free will offering and refreshments to follow. Call 374-2178 for information. PLEVNA – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS BINGO at the Clarendon Miller Community Hall 7-9:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE- Roast Pork Dinner- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425- Social Hour – 5:30pm, dinner 6pm. $12pp. SYDENHAM- Sydenham High School Football Fundraiser at the Sydenham Legion 8:30 pm. Still Standing and Little Betty to perform.Silent auction and food, Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Show your spirit and wear an old Sydenham Jersey or Sydenham colours for $15 entry at the door.
Saturday September 23
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Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 Tournament Registratoin 10am, shotgun start at 11am. Contact Betty and Dave at 613-336-9845. $50 (non-members) $30 (members). Cash prizes, golf fee, and a light meal. $100 prize for a hole-in-one. Teams and singles welcome. DENBIGH-The New Apostolic Church will host a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, September 23rd, at 9am. Contact Rev.. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@ gmail.com. HARLOWE – OPEN MIC- 2-8 pm, Harlowe hall, Pot luck supper, 5:30 pm. Info Marie 613-336-2557 MCDONALDS CORNERS- FALL FAIR, 9am-7pm, Bird Show, Light & Heavy Horse Shows, Sheep, Crafts, Baked Goods, Maple Syrup, Roots, Vegetables, Kids Games, Supper and Dance. Fairgrounds open 8am; Games, Judging, Vendors. Turkey Supper starts at 4pm Agricultural Hall; info 613-259-3480. SHARBOT LAKE – THE GOOD BROTHERS at Oso beach, 2-4:30 pm, free concert. BBQ in support of Lion’s Club, Sponsored by Seeds and Company.
Sunday September 24
INVERARY – BOB BURTCH BLUEGRASS Band at Storrington Lions Hall 2992 Princess Rd, 1:30-4:30pm. Tickets $15pp, sold at Sunbury General store 613-353-6023. Proceeds towards revitalizing Storrington Lions Club Community Hall. Room to dance, cash bar, refreshments and free parking.
Monday September 25
PARHAM DINERS- United Church Hall - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea and coffee. please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Seniors Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151at Storrington Lions Hall 2992 Princess Rd, 1:30-4:30pm. Tickets $15pp, sold at Sunbury General store 613-353-6023. Proceeds towards revitalizing Storrington Lions Club Community Hall. Room to dance, cash bar, refreshments and free parking.
Monday September 25
PARHAM DINERS- United Church Hall - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, bread, pickles, dessert, tea and coffee. please call 613 279-3151 to reserve your spot. SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Seniors Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151
Regular Happenings
HARROWSMITH - ADULT CRAFTING, S&A Club each Sunday, October – May, 11am-3pm; bring your project, work on group activities, enjoy the fellowship; $3members/$4 non-members LANARK HIGHLANDS BASKETRY MUSEUM, 5596 McDonalds Corners Rd.; McDonalds Corners, open Saturdays May to October 11am-3pm or by appointment; info: 613-278-1203; www.ankaretdean.ca LAND O’LAKES SENIORS meet every second Wed. of the month at Mountain Grove community hall; potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome LENNOX & ADDINGTON RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS & DROP-INS - Tamworth Playgroup: Mondays 9:30am-noon at arena; Northbrook Drop-In: Wednesdays 10am-1pm, Lions Hall; Flinton Drop-In: Thursdays 10am-1pm, Township Hall; Info: 613-336-8934 ext. 257. LENNOX & ADDINGTON STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, local volunteer agency identifies & supports environmental, education, woodlot management, wildlife habitat, watershed issues and projects in L&A. All welcome. 531-5723 MABERLY – EUCHRE TUESDAYS, 7pm at ABC Hall. Refreshments afterwards, prizes awarded for each category. Call Joanne 613-279-1106 MEALS ON WHEELS. Serving the North Lennox & Addington area, a hot nutritious meal will be delivered to your door every Thursday at noon, cost: $6; 613336-8934 or 613-333-5216. MERA: McDonalds Corners Elphin Recreation & Arts at the Schoolhouse: Quilting, Fibrearts, Weaving & more www.meraschoolhouse.org NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK: food & cash donations needed; 613-532-8855, PO Box 151, Sharbot Lake, K0H 2P0 NORTHBROOK – ADULT COMMUNITY DROP-IN, Tuesdays, Lions Hall, 9:30am-3pm, drop-in free, home-cooked style noon meals available for $8, all welcome, info: LOLCS, Pam 336-8934 x229 NORTHBROOK – CRAFT & SOCIAL GROUP FOR WOMEN, Wednesdays, Land O’ Lakes Community Services, 9:30-11:30am. Free. Info: Jeannie, 613336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636
NORTHBROOK – COMMUNITY CHOIR PRACTICE, Monday 7 pm, United Church, 108 Addington Rd. 2. Bring your voice and have fun OMPAH - DROP-IN MORNING COFFEE CLUB, Community Centre, every Wednesday 9 – 11 am. All welcome OMPAH EQUIPMENT EXERCISE GROUP, community centre, 9-10am weekdays except Wednesdays. All are welcome; $13 month or $2 visit; info Jane 479-2599 or Kathy 479-2897. ONTARIO EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUPS: Mon: Sharbot Lake Pre-natal/Baby Group, Harrowsmith. Tues: Sydenham, Verona, Wed. Sharbot Lake Playgroup. Thurs: Storrington playgroup. All groups are from 9:30am-11:30. Info: the Child Centre 613-2792244 or kids@nfcs.ca PARHAM FREE METHODIST Church Coffee house – Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am PARHAM SENIORS meet every third Wed. at Free Methodist Church in Parham. Potluck, noon-2:30. All seniors welcome PARKINSON SOCIETY MEETINGS, first Tuesday of month, Ongwanada, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Kingston, info 613-379-2012. PLEVNA EXCERCISE BOOTCAMP, Clar-Mill hall every Tuesday and Sunday 7pm. $5 per class. Bring indoor shoes, water bottle and mat. PLEVNA CRAFT GROUP meets Thursdays Sept to May, Clar-Mill Hall, 10am-3pm, all welcome, info: Elaine Lang 613-479-2336 or 613-558-2336 PLEVNA YOGA Saturdays from 9am-10:15am July 1 to September 2, 3801 Buckshot Lake Rd. Call Trina Pearce 613-797-3205. SHARBOT LAKE FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 9am-1pm at Oso Beach. SHARBOT LAKE LEGION DARTS, Thursdays 7pm; $3 SHARBOT LAKE - LINE DANCING, Thursdays 9am-10am, United Church CE Centre, opposite Mike Dean’s, $1pp; breaks for summer. SHARBOT LAKE - RECREATIONAL BADMINTON, Thursdays, 7-9pm, Granite Ridge Educational Centre; $5 semester; fun & exercise for adults, children 14-17 with adult supervision only. SNOW ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE: Seniors’ Fitness Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30am Info 2781007; Low Mobility Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am-noon Info: 278-0216; Coffee Morning Fridays 10-noon SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM, 5595 Road 38, Hartington, open Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1-4pm; info: publiceducation@southfronte-
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SYDENHAM – AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. 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. SYDENHAM - FUN DARTS, every Tuesday, 7 pm, Royal Canadian Legion. Mixed teams, $2 per person. All welcome SYDENHAM – GOOD GRACES CAFE 8 -11 am Grace Hall - Coffee, tea and muffins. SYDENHAM – SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm at the Grace Centre in the Social Hall. Euchre, cribbage, bridge, bingo. Free. TAMWORTH LEGION – Shuffleboard Sundays 2 pm $2pp; Tuesday Night Darts - 8 pm $2pp; Thursday Night League Darts $2pp; Seniors’ bridge & euchre Fridays1:30pm TRINITY UNITED CHURCH – Verona – Harrowsmith/ Verona Pastoral Charge. Weekday worship 4pm VERONA – ART EXHIBIT, at the Blue Roof Farm 6313 First Lake Rd. Every Sunday until Labour Day 2-5pm. Ceramics by Diane Creber, paintings and prints by Tim De Rose. Admission is free. VERONA FITNESS CLASSES, Trinity United Church, Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:20 pm, Dance Fitness Tuesdays at 6:15, beginners Yoga Thursdays at 6:15. Contact Becky 613-539-5449 for more info. VERONA- SWORDSMANSHIP CLASSES- Sept 9- Oct 29th. For young enthusiasts All equipment is provided. First session is Sept 9. Children must be 8 yrs and older; pre-register by Sep 7. Contact Robert McCleod at 613 358 9642 or ironwood@bellnet.ca Check out www.bellrockhall.ca for details. VERONA – VICTORIA’S QUILTS, 2nd Friday and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 10 until 3 at Trinity United Church. Help make and distribute quilts to cancer patients. Info judy.skeggs@sympatico.ca VERONA - ZUMBA SESSIONS Tuesdays from 2:15 until 3 pm, PCPS gym until end of Feb. call 3742003
THE FRONTENAC NEWS
September 14, 2017
Coywolves (Super Coyotes) S
everal years ago, the CBC Nature of Things documentary ran a program on Coywolves and just recently they have been spotted around Toronto. As a result, I thought it would be interesting to run this article from 2013 again. Coywolves are a hybrid breed of wolf and coyote. The term Coywolf is the unofficial name for a breed of Eastern coyote that has bred with wolves. The hybrid coyote/wolf has longer legs, bigger paws, larger jaws and brains, and a more wolf-like tail, with wolf-like traits like pack-hunting and shows more aggression than the original coyotes. It’s thought that the hybrid animals first appeared around 1919 in Algonquin Park. It was probably happening earlier than that but it was about this time that
sightings were reported. Some scientists still doubt that the Coywolf is a new species but evidence compiled for the past 100 years suggests the much smaller western coyote migrated from the Midwestern United States to eastern forests and farms where the wolf population was being killed off by humans. The coyote followed a path that took it through the Windsor area and the southwestern Ontario corridor, then north to Algonquin Park. According to the documentary, Algonquin’s vast expanse of protected forest offered the animal a safe haven and a bountiful food source. It was there that wolves began to breed with coyotes, probably because available mates within the wolf population were in decline. Perhaps one third of
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the animals in Algonquin Park are now hybrids. Coywolves have rapidly evolved and appear to have adapted to city life in a similar way that racoons have taken to big cities like Toronto. It used to be that only campers could hear the eerie howling and yipping of coyotes. Now, since the numbers of Coywolves have increased, you’re just as apt to hear them in and around cities. Their high intelligence has enabled them to survive, whether in natural surroundings or urban centres. They are so elusive that they seem to blend into parks, ravines and other green spaces in cities unnoticed for the most part. They can roam for miles at night routing through garbage and catching small animals such as squirrels, rabbits, woodchucks and cats or anything
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else that would make a quick meal. There have been many sightings of coyotes in Toronto recently and people have been warned to keep their pets inside, especially at night. Last month, Toronto Police did shoot what is believed to be a Coywolf. The police had no way of knowing that the Coywolf they’d shot was a new father protecting his young. The animal and his mate had recently become parents which is likely why they appeared to be more aggressive. While it may be unnerving to encounter a coyote in a park at night, there have actually been only two reports of fatal coyote attacks in North America in the past 500 years. The CBC documentary was filmed partly in the Cape Breton highlands where a fatal attack on a
young Toronto woman took place a few years ago. A hundred years ago, the odds were stacked against eastern wolves with deforestation and control programs, not to mention increasing urban development. Coyotes, however, were able to increase their numbers. This is when the two animals began to interbreed. Depending on their habitat and the availability of food,
coyotes can adjust the number of young born. Young Coywolves strike out on their own much sooner than wolves or coyotes, leaving the den by the time they are two. For more information on wolves and coyotes, in general, you can check out Steve Blight’s in-depth twopart article in the December 2008 online version of the Frontenac News.
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LIVING HERE FINAL TAX NOTICES – 2ND INSTALMENT DUE DATE The Residential, Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Resident and Mixed assessment 2017 Tax Notice 2nd instalment due date is September 29, 2017. If you have misplaced your Final Tax Notice or need to know the amount of the instalment please contact the tax department via email at taxes@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.
2017–2019 RECYCLING CALENDAR The Township has attempted 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 included Storrington area residents. The Calendar is always 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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eptember is a transition month. There is still a lot of warm weather to enjoy asd we hang on to summer but at the same it is important to face the facts. The kids have to go back to school, and the wood shed needs to be filled with seasoned wood for the coming winter. The Frontenac Five, monthly events and opportunities in Frontenac County as selected by Frontenac News and the Economic Developers at Frontenac County, reflects this transition. This month, the opening event is the Verona Garlic festival, a celebration of the stinky rose, which took full advantage of the summer rain this year to produce bumper crops throughout the region. The festival beat the first issue of the month, talking place last Saturday. The second event this month is the Frontenac Challenge. Whether hikers take on the original chal-
lenge, completing all 11 hiking loops in the park within a two month time frame, or the modified challenge of completing any 6 of the loops in the park, it is almost impossible to take on the challenge without experience some hot sticky weather and some cooler fall weather, and perhaps even a bit of rain (or snow) The variety of landscape in the Frontenac Arch, from fractured limestone terrain to granite outcrops, lakefront vistas, rock outcrops, and a unique mixed of flora and fauna, are all on full display on the Frontenac Park trail system. The third item on the list is the life Cycle, a charitable cycle on two routes around Wolfe Island benefiting the University Hospital Kingston Foundation. One of the routes is 46 kilometres and the other is 104, and both routes traverse the island just as the fall colours are getting ready to pop.
The third event is a free concert in Sharbot Lake on September 16th. The new owner of Seeds and Company Accounting, Sam Arraj, is an executive member of the Ontario Country Music Association. and he has invited some of his friends including The Good Brothers, an Ontario country band like no other, to a free event at the Oso beach between 2 and 5 on September 24. The final event on the list straddles September and October and is summer and fall. The Back Roads studio tour is a first opportunity to see the fall colours and visit the burgeoning artist and artisan community throughout North Frontenac. Any suggestions for Frontenac-Five, in October or beyond? Send them along to info@frontenacnews.ca Visit Frontenac-live.ca/ frontenacfive for links to further information about these events.
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Summer hours are 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 19, 2017 Committee of the Whole – September 26, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – September 14, 2017
CAREERS – MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES For details on the Manager of Development Services position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, October 6, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – RFP #2017-C02 – LEGAL SERVICES Proposals for legal services will be received before 1:00 pm local time on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO/Clerk, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. See the township website - Town Hall/Tenders/2017 Tenders for details.
THINGS TO DO FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA Season Opener-Free Public Skate - Join us on Friday, September 15th from 6:15-7:30 pm for a free skate and refreshments. For more information call 613-374-2177 or visit their website at www.frontenacarena.com
Open for Business COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.
News & Public Notices MARKING CANADA 150, ONTARIO 150 WITH COMMUNITY TIME CAPSULE PROJECT- ITEMS WANTED As a way to commemorate this historic year in Canadian history, the Township of South Frontenac is putting together a time capsule to be buried at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith later this year. The time capsule will be opened in 50 years on Canada’s bicentennial. See the website for more details!
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sourcing their work to places like India and the Philippines and thought that it could be possible to outsource work to Sharbot Lake instead.â&#x20AC;? When he looked into Seeds and Company, he found it was a very solid second generation business, started by David Seeds and carried on by his son Ryan, with a good local and regional clientele. Since taking over the business in November of 2016, Arraj has been pleased not only with the reception in Sharbot Lake, but also with the opportunities to carry on with his existing clients and expand the reach of Seeds and Company in Kingston and Toronto. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been investing in staffing and technology to make Sharbot Lake a strong head office where the work gets done, with satellite offices elsewhere.â&#x20AC;? A new computer server is coming online to increase the capacity of the four member staff in the Sharbot Lake office, and Arraj is seeking to hire a fifth full time and two seasonal people in the near future, as well as a staff accountant at some point. Some of his plans mirror the trajectory of the Robinson Group, a Sharbot Lake based mortgage and financial business with clientele from around the world, whose dedicated long-term staff work out of the Simonett building on Road 38. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are benefits to working with staff in Sharbot Lake because they are more likely to stay on once they are trained up. We want to have a well paid staff, with benefits and all that, and we are only starting on a growth path.â&#x20AC;? Since taking over the business, Arraj has been dedicated to maintaining the existing Seeds clientele, and upgrading the capacity of the office. He said that he has found the local clientele to be generally friendlier and more easy going than his Toronto clients, and conservative in terms of the way they manage their businesses, which he says makes sense given the local economy as compared to that of larger centres. In the coming months Seeds will begin to do more marketing to seek out new clients, both locally and on a regional and provincial level. The company offers a full range of accounting and auditing services, as well as book-keeping. This month, as part of a coming out of sorts for the new Seeds and Company, Sam Arraj has arranged for a free community concert on Saturday, September 23rd from 2pm to 4:30pm featuring the Good Brothers, Amanda Sadler, and Whiskey Saint. The Good Brothers are a country music institution in Ontario. They have been touring and recording since they released their first record, the Good Brothers in 1971. They received the Country Group of the year Juno
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