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here is only one race for mayor in all of Frontenac County, and races in only a single district in each of North, South and Central Frontenac as the deadline for nominations nears. In North Frontenac, Mayor Ron Higgins is running for re-election, and incumbent Fred Perry is the only candidate for the two Ward 1 (Barrie) positions. Gerry Martin and Vernon Hermer are both running again in Ward 2 (Clarendon-Miller). In Ward 3 (Palmerston) Fred Fowler is challenging the two incumbents, John Inglis and Denis Bedard. In Central Frontenac, Mayor Frances Smith is uncontested thus far. Incumbent Tom Dewey is running in Ward 1 (Kennebec) as is Isaac Hale. In Ward 2 (Olden) only incumbent Victor Heese is running, and in Ward 3 incumbent Bill Macdonald is the only candidate thus far. The only contested Ward is Number 4, where incumbents Brent Cameron and Phil Smith will be contending with Nickie Gowdy for the two council spots. In South Frontenac there is a race for mayor between current Mayor Ron Vandewal and Loughborough District Councillor Mark Schjerning. The Storrington Dtstrict incumbents, Ron Sleeth and Norm Roberts, are both running, as are the incumbents in Bedford District, Pat Barr and Alan Revill. In Loughbrough, Ross Sutherland
is seeking re-election, and Fran Willes is running as well. The only contested district thus far is Portland. In what promises to be a wide-open race, incumbent Brad Barbeau (who was appointed when Bill Robinson died) and Ray Leonard, Bruno Albano, Doug Morey and Tom Bruce are all seeking one of the two council positions. And in Addington Highlands there are only three candidates in the entire township: One for mayor (incumbent Henry Hogg) and one each in Ward 1 (Denbigh - Royce Rosenblath) and Ward 2 Kaladar – incumbent Bill Cox). Down in Frontenac Islands it is the same story. Dennis Doyle is running for re-election and there is one candidate in both Howe (Bruce Higgs) and Wolfe Island (Barbara Springgay) for the two seats that are available. Over in Tay Valley, there are three candidates for reeve: incumbent Keith Kerr, Susan Freeman (former deputy reeve), and Brian Campbell (current deputy reeve). In Sherbrooke Ward there are two candidates for the two spots: incumbent Mark Burnham and Rob Rainer. Finally, in Lanark Highlands, there is a contested election for deputy mayor between incumbent John Hall and Bob Mingie, Terry Donaldson is the only candidate for mayor, and in Ward 5 Jeannie Kelso is seeking re-election. There is only one councillor per ward in Lanark Highlands.
The 4th Annual Sail Mazinaw was an incredible success! At least 13 different sailcraft and more than 27 sailors were spotted on Mazinaw Lake Saturday, July 7. The wind was a little undecided and everybody told stories of wide-angle tacks as the breeze repeatedly swung through 90 degrees. But it was sunny and warm and there was some exciting sailing experienced throughout the fleet. The day started with a buffet breakfast at Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and the fleet convened in the evening at Joanne Richard's for a potluck dinner. Many boats returned to the water again on Sunday.
Verona Lions find success with ATV Poker Run
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rganisers of the first annual Verona Lion’s ATV Poker run did not know what to expect last Saturday morning. “We had only a few tickets sold in advance and we were wondering if the whole thing was going to be a bust. We were a bit worried because we had vendors coming out for the day and we had a lot of valuable prizes donated and
we had also been working hard on the event for a few months. Then, the people started coming,” said Verona Lion’s Club President Eric Maclean. In the end, over 105 ATV’ers participated in the run, more than anyone had anticipated. “For the first one, we’d have been happy with 40,” said Frank York, a long time Lion who was one of
the volunteers at the poker run. The route consisted of some 80 kilometers, both on road and off and included a varied selection of surfaces all around the area. The route started with Desert Lake Road, continued on to Hinchinbrooke Road, Westport Road to the K&P Trail, Echo Lake Road, Fish Creek Road, Road 38, 4th Lake Road, Raymo Road, Oak Flats Road and back down the K&P to Verona. “ATVers came from as far away as Brighton, Ontario. Participants thoroughly enjoyed the variety of trail, backroad scenery and terrain. Many who rode commented how leisurely and well-marked the route was. The canteen was open offering our famous Lion’s burgers with onions and fries and spectators came to eat and peruse the display of new ATVs and sideMIX
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Partial burn bans to the south, total bans to the north T by Jeff Green
he weather has been and will continue to be hot and dry, and this is the case throughout the region. But fire permitting and the imposition of fire bans is overseen at the township level, so people might need a municipal overlay on their GPS if they want to know whether they can light a match. Here is an overview as of Tuesday morning, July 10, at 11:30am: In South Frontenac, there is a Level 1 burn ban on. Camping and cooking fires are permitted under a Level 1 burn ban, however fireworks, open air burning and incinerators fires are not permitted. In Central Frontenac there is a Level 2
burn ban on currently. A Level 2 burn ban in Central Frontenac is identical to a Level 1 burn ban in South Frontenac. Camping and cooking fires are permitted, but all other burning is prohibited. In North Frontenac, Addington Highlands, and Lanark Highlands a total ban is on. Fires are not permitted at all. Camp and cooking fires and fireworks are forbidden. Meanwhile, Tay Valley township has no fire ban on at all (Editors Note – it pays to check your local township’s website for updates. The information in this article changed twice while it was being written.)
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s reported last week, construction on the K&P trail has cost more and taken longer than anyone thought it would and will require a new infusion of cash, and some careful engineering as well. And once it is done, the section that is currently flooded out will require a longterm beaver mitigation strategy. These last sections must be finished in order for there to be a Frontenac loop as part of the Great Trail (aka Trans Canada Trail) that runs 15,000 kilometres across Canada between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. If Frontenac County had not made the commitment to complete the K&P trail between Harrowmsith and Sharbot Lake, The Great Trail could have run directly along Highway 7 between Sharbot Lake and Glen Tay. If that had happened, not only would the K&P trail not have been part of the Great Trail, the Cataraqui Trail would also have missed out. There would have been two sets of losers if this had happened. Frontenac County would have been bypassed by the national trail network, and trail users would have missed out on the Frontenac spur as it meanders between the Canadian Shield and the limestone substrate. Being included in the Great Trail may or may not make a major difference to the economy of Frontenac County over the next 20 years. But we do know that Frontenac County, which has been struggling to establish its identity, would have literally been off the map once again. When Frontenac County Council meets this month, there could be a couple of proposals on the table to finance the last section of trail. One will be to shuffle
some infrastructure grant money around, another might be to borrow from reserves or the low interest Infrastructure Ontario program, or the money could come from taxation. Any time spending money on developing the K&P trail comes up at county council, there is grumbling that the trail is only relevant in parts of Frontenac County, but everyone has to pay for it. The K&P trail is, however, a piece of Frontenac County infrastructure, an as-
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set, just as the Fairmount Home and the Sydenham and Robertsville ambulances bases are assets, and we all pay to build and maintain these assets from time-totime. In ten years and twenty years, the trail will still be bringing people into Frontenac County. Hopefully we will be making good use of and good investments in our other assets; in our lakes and our parks and our quirky communities, to provide visitors with enough to do so there will be a viable
tourist industry here to augment our local economies. The cost of the trail, the difficulties involved in getting it built, the mistakes that were made, will fade into the past. The decision to build the trail was a good one. The implementation of that decision was flawed in various ways. But the project is coming to completion and the trail will be something we all own together.
Township seeks public input on Crow Lake Road through hamlet by Craig Bakay
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pcoming work on Crow Lake Road is “still in the design phase,” Kevin Hawley of Greer Galloway told an open house in Sharbot Lake’s Oso Hall last Thursday, held to get public feedback. “Construction could be in the late fall (or August) or next spring,” he said. “We can’t do it in winter because cold weather paving can be a problem.” The plans are to address several specific issues that have been noted by residents, including speeding and drainage, he said. “This will only pertain to the hamlet,” he said. “From the Crossroad to the train tracks. There are several options for the rest of Crow Lake Road to Road 38 but that will have to wait for grants.” “And we are applying for grants all the time,” said Mayor Frances Smith. Hawley said they’re well aware of the issues and have made them part of every
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grant application. “When applying for grants, you tell the saddest story possible,” he said. Currently, he said, they are looking at putting in curbs (no sidewalks), some ditching, new asphalt and new signage. “We don’t want to widen it too much because that would encourage people to speed through there,” he said. Also, they’re looking at speed bumps, which would be in place from May to October.
“We can’t put in permanent speed bumps because of issues with snow plows,” he said. They’re also looking at eliminating a drain that goes through a concrete dock. But there will be measures undertaken to “hopefully eliminate road water.” Hawley said he didn’t expect there to be major traffic disruptions during construction but “there could be the odd daily 10-3 closure.”
Sydenham siblings team up for success
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ydenham Lake Canoe Club participated in their first regatta of the season at the Gananoque Canoe Club on Saturday, July 7. Sisters Kiera, age 9, and Charlotte Wilson, age 6, achieved podium success early in the season, competing in the U13 kayaking category. Kiera Wilson received Gold in her K2, Silver in C15 and K1; Charlotte Wilson received Gold in K2, Silver in C15 and a 5th in K1; Twins Mathieu and Nicholas Symons received Gold in K2; Nicholas received Silver in K1; Clare Swinton received Silver in K1 and Jessica Moscrop received a 6th in K1. SLCC is proud of all of these paddlers and look forward to seeing further success at the upcoming Carleton Place regatta.
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Maclean said that the ride was an overwhelming success. “On behalf of the Verona Lions Club, I would like to thank our community and volunteers for making this a successful event. The proceeds of this event will be put to work by the Lions right here in this community.” The Poker Run took place on the weekend after Canada Day, the traditional weekend for the Verona Lion’s Jamboree, which was canceled this year after a 66 year run. The cost of the midway, a key element to the Jamboree, jumped this year and it was no longer viable for the Lion’s to continue. ProAlliance Realty Brokerage Independently Owned And Operated
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Canada Day bouncy castle recovered T
he big blue and gray bouncy castle that adorned Oso Beach on Canada Day has been recovered, said District 3 Rec Committee chair Lesley Smith-Merrigan. Bouncy castles like this one are in great demand on Canada Day and picking them up often becomes an exercise in logistics. So, when Orbital Talent owner Brian Wilson asked Smith-Merrigan if she thought it would be OK to leave it on the beach overnight, she of course said yes. Wilson would have somebody pick it up Monday. Only, it turned out not to be OK. Sometime after the fireworks, the castle disappeared and was nowhere to be found. That initiated a Facebook campaign to get it back (with 300 shares) and luckily “a gentleman and his son who were walking along the shore
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spotted it near the helipad,” Smith-Merrigan said. “Thanks to the Central Frontenac firefighters who went down and recovered it.” The castle weighs in at over 300 pounds, and plus it was staked into the ground, she said. “Our speculation is that whoever took it tied a line to it and towed it behind a boat,” she said. “Then it probably got to be too much for them and they let it go.” Smith-Merrigan said they’ve had a long-standing relationship with Wilson and Orbital Talent and would have been prepared to replace the castle if it came to that. “We were going to be on the hook for it, but luckily it was found,” she said. “We don’t think there was damage, but if there is we’ll work something out with Brian. “If there is damage, it’ll be a lot cheaper to repair than it SINCE 1970
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Water levels dropping
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elow average rainfall over the last two months has resulted in low water conditions in Millhaven Creek, a system that runs from Gould Lake north of Sydenham down through Odessa into Lake Ontario at Millhaven. . Sydenham Lake is just below the summer target water level and is currently falling. Without significant rainfall it is anticipated that Sydenham Lake will continue a gradual decline. CRCA staff will continue to monitor flows and water levels closely and will endeavour to manage the dams with water users’ short-term and long-term interests in mind. Updates will be provided as necessary
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&P Trail is misnamed for sure. It used to be a trail, but now it is a highway, a little narrower, but a highway nonetheless. I have to admit that my usage of the trail is almost non-existent now, but it is much smoother than some of our roads. A lot of the cars using Wilton Road mistake it for Railway St. and use it as passage to Rd. 38. So much money has been spent on this “trail” already. It might not be our land tax dollars yet, but I see things changing. If it is to be completed as grandly as it is now, the taxes will be levied. The volunteers certainly keep it groomed beautifully and they deserve a thank you. I hope the younger generation will continue and keep up this project. It is our problem now but will become our children’s in the near future. Brenda Crawford
Re Poor Roads in North Frontenac
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orth Frontenac has some of the nicest scenic motorcycle roads in Ontario, but the roads at the west end of the county are in in such disrepair that they have become unsafe for a two-wheel vehicle. Roads like Harlowe Road, Meyers Cave Road, Kashwakamak Road, and last but not least, Henderson Road (one of the most beautiful canopy-covered twisting roads in Canada), are only matched by the road into Gatlinburg or the tree-covered road near Traverse City. I believe the roads in the west end of our township gets twice the traffic as the rest of the county, and our representatives are neglecting are roads. We don’t all drive trucks and four-wheelers, and someday someone might get seriously hurt. The cost of maintenance alone on cars and buses should also be factored in. Elections are coming up. Time to reflect on why roads are getting worse every year and workmanship on repairs have fallen. Greg McNulty
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• Looking for a fun indoor activity to occupy your children during the summer? Check out the following at the Sydenham Library: The Puppet Show Extravaganza is on Friday, July 20 at 2pm. KFPL’s own puppeteers will perform two puppet shows featuring odd couple friendships Tiger & Turtle and Yak & Dove. • Tuesday, July 24 at 2pm you can see the Magician Chris Pilsworth at the Sydenham Library (ages 4 to 12). During the fast-paced magic production, the audience will “Ooh” and “Ahh” and be filled with laughter at some funny parts in the show. The show finishes up with a spectacular illusion, which is amazing to see. • Thank you to all the volunteers at the stations for the Triathlon last weekend in the village; what a beautiful day for it as well. Hope all participants had an enjoyable time. • Sydenham Lakes and Trails Festival is Saturday, July 14 from 9:30am until 4pm. Bring your bikes, boats, swimsuits and walking shoes, or just come for the conversation and to find out more about South Frontenac’s natural beauty, active lifestyle and history. Thank you as well to all those who have been integral in making this event happen again. Hoping for great success this year. • It was brought to my attention that there has been some people using our local lakes as a place to hot rod around in boats. Just a friendly reminder: Respect those around you and adhere to proper boat safety. The lakes are here for all to enjoy. Safety first. • We are experiencing some rather dry weather as of lately,
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July 12, 2018 able. A check at the Central Frontenac website will explain the few items not accepted. Residents are required to have a valid driver’s license and a copy of their C.F. tax bill. • Arden’s Open Mic, which is a regular monthly event, will open the doors of the Community Centre at 5pm. The evening begins with a potluck supper right at 5pm. After dinner, enjoy the many musicians who play the evening away. Bring an instrument or your dancing shoes and join in with the entertainment. All funds are donated to Circle Square Ranch. • The Arden Artisans invite all to their 11th Annual Garden Party, open studio event Saturday, July 21, 10am to 5pm. Wear your fanciest hat and stroll through each studios’ welcoming garden while viewing their respective works of art. Check out Facebook and the Frontenac News for all of the names and addresses of the numerous artisans. • The Arden Happy Gang will be holding their Annual Summer Sale on Saturday, July 28, so mark your calendar to be sure to not miss the date. There will be inside and outside vendors, the famous bake table, breakfast of peameal on a bun plus a BBQ, and many more things to take your interest.
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• The Garden Club is inviting you to their meeting today, July 12, for a tantalising presentation by Ken Brown, renowned garden speaker & author, who will talk about "Garden Seduction with some of the Three Tenors thrown in." You'll have to come to the meeting to find out who or what they are! • On July 12, 19, and 26 from 10am to 12pm (weather permitting), Early ON Child and Family Centre is hosting Playground in the Park for parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children. Come join in the fun at Barrie Township Hall in Cloyne (the green space & park behind the hall). For more information, call 613-336-8934 ext. 257. • Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church is having a ginormous yard sale on July 14 beginning at 8am with many treasures to be found and purchased. • The Friends of Bon Echo are hosting TurtleFest on July 14 from 11am to 3pm at the children’s program area. Stay for lunch! Enjoy a wonderful BBQ meal hosted by the Friends. • The Mooks 10th annual Fishing Derby in memory of Sandra and Roger Meeks’ son, Trevor, is at Skootamatta Lake on Sat, July 14. For $10 per person (with kids’ entry being free), spend the day fishing with family and friends; $100 is awarded for the largest bass caught. A fish fry/potluck dinner follows. There is a silent auction, a 1/2 & 1/2 draw, etc. End the evening with laughter and stories around the bonfire. All money raised goes to Camp Oochigeas, a camp for children struggling with cancer. • All are welcome to The Paddling Puppeteers on July 17 at the Bon Echo Provincial Park amphitheatre. Meet some colourful puppets and characters while attending this 45minute show for the whole family. • All are welcome at the Dark Sky Preserve observation pad on Hwy 506 on July 14 beginning at dusk to see the Spectacular Summer Milky Way and here comes Saturn! • Once again, Yoga on the Beach is coming to you from Healthy Parks Healthy People Day at Bon Echo Provincial Park on July 20, beginning at 9:30am at the Pumphouse Beach. Did you know that spending time in nature is good for your health? It actually helps us live happier and healthier lives. Bring your yoga mat and start your day at the park with awesome scenery and some yoga on the beach to get your body moving! • The Wakami Wailers are coming to Bon Echo Provincial Park beginning at 7pm at the amphitheatre on July 25. Through music and humour, they will transport you back to the times of the lumberjacks and early settlers. • Mazinaw Lake has drawn artists to its shores for hundreds of years. In honour of that artistic spirit, the Friends of Bon Echo Park are excited to announce the 23rd-annual Art Exhibition & Sale, taking place Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July
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July 12, 2018 29 from 10am to 3pm. • Come take in the art, enjoy the barbecue and confectionery tents, and check out the many exciting activities also taking place over the weekend. For more information or to get involved, check out https://bonechofriends.ca/2018-artexhibition-and-sale/ or contact the Friends of Bon Echo Park at (613) 336-0830. • The Land O’Lakes Lions want you to feast on their Friday Fish Fry on Friday, July 27 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at the Hall. For $15 per person, you will get your fish & chips & fixins! Children under the age of 5 and those over the age of 80 eat for free. All proceeds go to support community projects.
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• The Denbigh library's annual used book sale will take place Saturday, July 21 from 9am to noon. There is always a good selection from fiction to non-fiction to children's reading. Stop by and help support our local library! • Each year, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust hosts a nature walk at the Rose Hill Nature Reserve. This year, the walk will take place on Saturday, July 28, 10:30am to 2:30pm. The nature reserve is located on Rose Hill Road. Visit mmlt.ca to see photos from previous walks and to find out more info about Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust. • Join us on Saturday, July 14 from 4pm–7pm at our 2018 Bedford Social Roast Beef Dinner held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on 2905 Westport Road. There will be fun for the whole family! Our famous silent auction, a petting zoo, pony rides, an air castle, mini putt, bean bag tosses, face painting and much more. See you there. • Thanks to our township Road Crew! Westport Road btw. Buck Bay and Garreth Rd. has been re-surfaced!
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• Heard that the United Church ham dinner was over the top and folks got right filled up! Special thanks to all who cooked, donated, attended, cleaned up and made it happen in spite of the heat wave. Thanks everyone, "You done good!" The yard sale also generated some good times and revenue, which is an answer to prayer. • Special congratulations to the seniors of the year, Archie & Marilyn Meeks, Dave Swann, Joan Wyatt, and Jim MacPherson. These folks and all volunteers are to be commended for their efforts. • Your old reporter misses spouse Allan and all the folks going up and down our roads!! I’m busy with family events, parades, church suppers, high school friends, water events and just catching up with "home", while missing spouse Allan and our home in Henderson. Did you hear on the CBC of a bear sighting in one of our villages here on Manitoulin? I missed it, thankfully. Our Conservationist group in Kennebec is really helpful to keep our bear population under control and our roads safe so we can walk and enjoy the outdoors. Soon I'll be back – can't wait. Keep on the sunny side!
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• VBS at Glenburnie United Church July 16–20. This is a joint effort including Glenburnie, Inverary and Battersea Churches for ages 4–12. To register, call 613-353-6876. • VBS Celebration Service at Ken Garrett Park, joint service July 22 at 11am with potluck to follow. Storrington Pastoral Charge Bus Trip to see "Come from Away" on July 25. • Battersea Fish Fry on July 28, 5pm & 6:30pm sittings, $15 adults, $8 children 12 and under. Call Roberta to reserve: 613-353-2846. • Summer Safety Tips from pharmacist Leonard Chan of Inverary Pharmasave: 1. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and use your sunscreen. 2. When travelling, know how to store medications properly, and always carry extra in case of travel delays. • Congratulations to Leonard Chan and his wife Rachel on the birth of their first child, a daughter born on July 10.
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• Fish Fry – Sat. July 14. at ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd., Maberly. Two seatings to choose from: 5pm or 7pm. Featuring batter-fried filets prepared by Mike Mundell’s of Kingston, with french fries, salad, dessert and beverage. Cash bar. $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12, free for kids under 6. Tickets available at Hall functions or by contacting Pat at 613-273-9781, Freda at 613-273-2571, or send an email to info@abchall.ca. For details, go to www.abchall.ca. • The Maberly Agricultural Society wishes to thank all the pie-makers and the buyers for a very successful Pie in the Sky day. The weather co-operated and the telescope was out. All proceeds will go toward sponsoring a successful Maberly Fair on August 25! Let your vacationing neighbours, who are only here during their summer holidays, know the date. Spread the word. It’s a great family day and a nice change of pace for the kids at the cottage! • Tay Valley Soccer – Reminder: Soccer Photos. The second photo night will be on July 16. This will be for the Atom players (11-14) who have not had their photos taken yet; it will also be for anyone who missed getting an individual photo. The Atom players will go first at 6pm; any other individual shots will be taken once they are finished. Every player will receive one (1) team photo combination, which includes an individual and team photo, at no cost. If you would like to order any additional photos or packages, please fill out and bring your photo order form, along with payment, on photo nights.
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was had by all 12 of us. Joyful Jean, Sunny Sandy, Darling Denzel, Playful Pam, Delightful Delbert, Awesome Arnold, Perky Pearl, Awful Alice, Orchid Olive, Cool Cal, and Hilarious Harriet. Denzel Killingbeck sang and played the guitar. Pam helped with some singing and dancing. A lovely lunch was served at noon. For a mere $10, please join us next time, July 18 at 10am. Same place. Land O’ Lakes Country Cloggers and Doreen Black will be our entertainment. For more information about this event, call Pam Lemke at 1-800266-7516. • Coffee Break was hosted by Kip & Ester Friday morning. A beautiful array of goodies and fresh fruits and coffee. It was wonderful to be out on Friday after all that heat all week long. • Some July birthdays: Denzel & Dan Killingbeck, my daughter Pam Lemke, great grand children Hudson Lemke & Lillian. • CMCA presents Historic Tours of North Frontenac. Enjoy a guided tour of historic sights Tuesday, July 24. Departure 9am, return 2pm. Lunch at Snow Road Community Centre Hall. Cost is $20 per person. Includes lunch. Limited space, so reserve your ticket. Contact Brenda at 613-479-2837 or 613-479-2263. • Sympathy to Wayne & Mary Abrams and family on the death of Wayne’s mother, Lela Abrams, in her 101st year. Lela lived in Carlton Place. • Smile – I have no time to be in a hurry.
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• Birthdays in July are Nic Smith, Loretta Barker, Rosemary LaPointe, Courtney Meeks, Christopher Barffitt, Erma Hawley, Tristan Goodberry, Mena Scott, Lexie McCullough, Diane Nicolson, Diana Meeks, Jeff Matson, Merrilee Gray, Aiden Ridell. • Anniversaries are Dave & Judy Gray, Corey & Nicole Hayes, Ken & May Walton, David & Sylvia Swann. • Sharbot Lake was also invited to Parham Seniors at their June meeting. • The all-you-can-eat breakfast is July 21 from 8am–10am. Proceeds for Leader Dogs for the Blind, price is $8, $5 for children. Support your Lions Club. • Correction: It was Joan Wyatt that was senior of the year for Hinchinbrooke. • It was the "Forget-Me-Nots" that met at the retirement home in Sharbot Lake on July 3, led by Pam Lemke with music by Denzil Killingbeck. It was a fun afternoon. • Congratulations to Casey Hartwick and Shaun Saumur, who were married recently. • Thinking of Madelene Burke, Robbie Goodberry, Susie Bryden, Archie Meeks, Violet Hole and others who need a
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Truck deal gone sour works out in end for Central Frontenac by Craig Bakay ormally, a contractor defaulting on a contract with a township isn’t a good thing. But in the case of Dilawri Chrysler not being able to fulfill an order for three ½ ton pickups, it’s worked out rather well, at least from the standpoint of saving money. Acting public works manager David Armstrong told Central Frontenac Council at its regular meeting Tuesday in Arden that the Township solicitor had reviewed the contract and considered the non-compliance a breach. “We weren’t the only ones,” said Clerk Cathy MacMunn. “They had some 300 deals they made that they couldn’t fulfill, including four municipalities.” Armstrong said that with the opportunity to review the Township’s needs, they would be better served by buying two 4 X 4 ¾ ton crew cabs. And that’s the good news. The two ¾ tons come in at a price of $62,692, whereas the three ½ tons would have cost $97,000. Council had budgeted $120,000 for new vehicles in this year’s budget. “Upon review, we thought the ¾ tons would suit our needs better as we can get more guys to the job in them, attach a plow to them and hook up trailers to them,” Armstrong said. Coun. John Purdon said he wondered if the matter shouldn’t have come back to council when the breach was discovered but Clerk/Administrator Cathy MacMunn said the vehicles are needed now and will definitely be needed before winter, so they went ahead and called for tenders. “With only one meeting in July and one in August, we felt the need for the equipment meant we should go ahead and call for tenders,” she said. Coun. Phillip Smith and Brent Cameron had another concern. “I’m having difficulties supporting the ¾ tons,” Smith said. “We have two ¾ tons at the fire substations and I think this would have been a good opportunity for fire and public works to get together on how to use those trucks.” “It is something that’s been discussed,” said Cameron. “There is an issue of time here,” said Coun. Vic Heese. “We can’t really reassign those trucks until after the fire plan is done.” “My recollection is that the trucks in the fire stations wouldn’t work for your needs right now,” said Fire Chief Greg Robinson. “They might work next year.” Council approved the acquisition of the two ¾ tons. Smith and Cameron voted against. Kennebec Wilderness Trails Following a presentation by Gord Brown and Kevin
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Maberly kicks off the summer with annual Pie in the Sky even by Craig Bakay
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ne of the more “celestial” fundraisers in the area for the past several years has been the Maberly Fair’s Pie in the Sky event. It’s a rather simple concept, really. First, you go and buy a pie to support the Fair, and then you get your reward — a look at the Sun, courtesy of local astronomers Fred Barrett (also Frontenac News columnist) and Bob Hillier. (There’s also a farmer’s market for plants, seedlings and produce.) Once you’ve decided on apple, strawberry or rhubarb, it’s time to see what Sol is up to for the day. This is actually more difficult than it sounds, because looking at the sun through a regular telescope is simply not a good idea. For that, you need a specialized scope that won’t burn out your retinas. “This telescope blocks out 99.99 per cent of the light,” said Hillier, who jointly purchased it back it the late ’90s with Barrett. “It’s like a #14 arc welding mask.” Hillier, who lives in Ottawa, has an observatory adjacent to Barrett’s down the road towards Westport. “We split the cost of the telescope and share joint custody,” he said. What you see through the scope is a red disk. Because the Sun is at the end of its 11-year activity cycle, there wasn’t that much going on, ie no Sun spots. However, there were a couple of solar flares that made the trip worthwhile (that and an excellent strawberry pie that actually made it to the end of Canada Day).
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Focus on the frail elderly at Community Services AGM by Jeff Green
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r. John Muscedere, from Kingston General Hospital and the Queen’s School of Medicine, is also the scientific director for the Canadian Frailty Network. The CFN is dedicated to improving care for the estimated 1 million Canadians who fit the definition of frail that the CFN has developed. He was the keynote speaker at the Annual General Meeting of Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) on Friday morning (June 22) at the Grace Hall in Sydenham. SFCS provides programming for populations other than seniors through its food program, homelessness prevention program and other activities, but the agency has a primary focus on providing supports for seniors within the community. As Executive Director David Townsend pointed out in his remarks, SFCS has had increased uptake for most of its seniors' services over the last year, a 20% increase in the use of the Adult Day Program for the frail elderly, a 25% increase in the number of deliveries through its meals on wheels program, and a 6% increase in the number of rides provided for seniors.
“In all of those cases, we are providing more service than we are funded to provide by the LHINS (Local Health Integration Network, SFCS’ primary funder for senior’s programming). We do that because the need is there in the community, and the only reason we are able to do that is because of the funds that we raise each year from the community,” he said. Townsend’s remarks paved their way for Dr. Muscedere, who hobbled to the stage on two crutches. “I was attempting to stave off frailty for myself,” he said, “by taking a hiking trip in Scandinavia. That’s where I got a broken ankle.” He started his presentation by talking about some global numbers. The number of people in the world aged 0-64 is expected to go up by 22% by the year 2050. Over the same timeframe, the number of people 65 and over will go up by 188%, the number over 85 by 351% and the number over a hundred will go up by 1004%. He said that this kind of information is behind all of the doom and gloom scenarios about the future of our health care system and the need for long-term care. “People use a phrase that I detest, ‘the ag-
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has come up with a sevengarden tour that includes locations in the Spooner Road area of North Kingston, as well as Inverary, Sunbury, Perth Road and a location in Sydenham. The Grace Centre in Sydenham will be open with a “Come and Go Tea” and refreshments from 11:30am to 1pm, and its community garden project will be available for viewing as well. However, the focus of the tour will be on some of the unique private gardens that will be open to the public for one day only. These gardens are as individual as the people who built them and were all made to reflect and complement the features of the landscapes and the buildings on the properties,” said Nona of the seven locations. “We will be letting people who decide to participate on the tour know the locations of the gardens when they purchase a ticket for the tour,” she added. The garDetail from the Meyer garden, one of 7 on the tour tour of some of the most distinctive gardens in the southeast region of South Frontenac is taking place on Sunday, July 22, from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Nona Marriotti, a garden lover and former chair of the board of Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), came up with the idea for the tour because she loves gardens and knows that many of her neighbours in the Perth Road/Inverary vicinity are avid gardeners as well. She also wanted to plan an event that would benefit SFCS. She reached out to the local gardening community and as a result
dens on the tour include a heritage orchard, perennial gardens with artistic touches and added features, flower and vegetable gardens integrated with the landscape, and more. “This is a start,” said Nona. “I have a four-year plan to bring this tour to all corners of South Frontenac, but that was too much for the first year. There is a lot of variety in the properties and the gardens that are on the tour, and the gardeners who have been working on their own for years are excited to talk about what they have built, so it should be a lot of fun for everyone.” Tickets are $10 and they are available at the following locations: Sydenham One Stop, Memory Lane Flowers, the Grace Centre, Lavalees Inverary Store, and Northway Home Hardware (Inverary).
Dr. Muscedere, SFCS Board Chair Susan Ward-Moser, and David Townsend ing Tsunami’,” he said, “but the reality is that not all aging is the same, and as more people age, more people will also be aging well, aging healthily through exercise, nutrition, good social interaction, etc. There is a very real difference between chronological and biological aging, and this is important when you look at frailty.” He put up a slide that featured a photo of an old, thin man, crossing a finish line. “This is a photo of Ed Whitlock, who set a world record by finishing the Toronto marathon in under four hours at the age of 85. He is not frail by any means, but if you saw him in a hospital bed, you might think he was.” There is a clinical frailty scale, ranging from level 1 (minor level of frailty), to level 8 (terminally frail), and the CFN advocates to keep people from slipping down the scale, and for better supports and care systems for those who have reached advanced stages of frailty, from which they cannot recover. As well, dementia plays a key role. “Where dementia is present, the degree of frailty usually corresponds to the degree of dementia,” said one of the slides.
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other key piece is that lack of integration in our system as compared to theirs. To address frailty, we need a multi-pronged approach including increased recognition, increasing evidence for its treatment and multi-institutional, multi-jurisdictional efforts to break down silos and implement holistic models of care in the system.” The final point that he made was that frailty is not solely a healthcare issue, and that “better care for seniors living with frailty will only come through improvements in both health and social care.”
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In order to deal more effectively with frailty, the CFN advocates for better recognition of frailty, more study, and better organisation of the healthcare system. To end, Dr. Muscedere talked about Denmark, a country with a population that has completely revamped its healthcare system over time. Since the late 1980s, Denmark has focussed its resources away from hospitals and long-term care, and towards community-based medicine. In terms of seniors, home-based care is prioritised over long-term care facilities. “We are a very long way from that model in Ontario,” said Muscedere, “and an-
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The 1st draft of the plan will be available at the open house so come prepared to learn about the Official Plan and to have the opportunity ask questions and comment on the Plan. The Official Plan will set out goals, objectives, and policies established primarily to manage and direct physical change and the effects on the social, economic, and natural environment of the Township for the next 20 years. To learn more about the Official Plan Review visit the Township’s website or contact the Clerk’s Department during regular office hours. A copy of the 1st Draft of the Official Plan will be available on the Township website and in the office on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. For more information on this matter, including appeal rights, please contact Cathy MacMunn, Clerk Administrator at cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com or 613-2792935 x 227.
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OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855 • Thanks to Betty, Edith and Sally for managing the funeral luncheon following interment of Stanley Fraser Peters. His ancestors are from Ompah. The family really appreciated the efforts of the ladies and the community. • The Birthday Bash will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at 6pm. Bring a potluck dish to share with your neighbours and friends. David Young will be performing as a preview of his upcoming concert. David’s band is made up of his brother, Devon, and grandpa Dave Young. • David Young and his band will perform on Thursday, July 19 at 7pm. Admission is $10 with proceeds to the Community Centre. Refreshments to follow the concert. David is an up and coming singer/songwriter who has deep roots in our community. • The Annual General Meeting of the Ompah Community Centre takes place on Saturday, July 21 from 10am to 11:30am. You may purchase a membership for $1 from Betty Kelford before the meeting begins. Following the AGM, an open house from 11:30am to 12pm will feature the new kitchen and the unveiling of the Community Mural. • Need to cool off on these hot days? The air-conditioned Community Centre is open from 12pm to 4pm on days with temperatures over 30 degrees. These hot temperatures can be dangerous for young, older and ill folks, so please contact folks who might need some cool-off time.
bIRTHDAY
Happy 80th birthday to George White
from Dan & Lynn, Andy & Linda and mother LeeAnna!
Card of Thanks SNIDER - Thank you
We wish to thank all those wonderful folks who came out on June 24th to help us celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary. Special thanks to our amazing children and grandchildren who worked hard to put it all together and always go above and beyond our expectations - we love you so much. For us the day was perfect. God Bless you all. Bill & Bev Snider
Thank You ~ Riddell
To my family and friends a sincere thank you for all kindness while I’ve been under the weather. To my secret Santas a big thank you, all much appreciated. Sincerely, Harriet
Winners
Verona Lions
ATV Poker Run winners Congratulations to the top three prize winners at the Verona Lions ATV Poker Run. Top prize with 3 of a Kind went to Ryan Purtell who took away a Bush Burrow ATV Dump Trailer donated by our friends at LD Powersports. 2nd prize with a Full House was Wayne Irish who walked away with an Echo Backpack Leaf Blower donated by the good people at Cartronics Powersports. 3rd prize with a FLUSH was Samantha Trites who took away a Stihl Chain Saw donated by Ward’s Marine. Thank you to all who participated. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to the many businesses that donated prizes. Thank you for supporting your local Lion’s initiatives.
PARHAM-TICHBORNE
July 12, 2018
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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Condolences to the Allison family on the loss of Debbie's father. • The next Lions Breakfast will be held on July 21 at OSO Hall. Please note new time, 8am to 10am, and new price of $8 adults and $4 children. Proceeds to go to the Leader Dog for the Blind. • Eileen Whan is recovering nicely after her surgery. • Congratulations to Don & Janice Peters, Ed & Louise Alton and Reg & Brenda Taylor on their 50th Anniversary. Happy Belated Anniversary to Al & Ann Walker. • Family and friends gathered on Saturday to help Patsy Henry celebrate her special birthday. • Big thank you to Sharon MacDonald (licensed lay Worship leader) for conducting the service on Sunday at Parham United Church. Also, kudos to Joanne McCullough for playing the piano for us while Stanley Stinchcombe is off. • Thinking of you to King & Carol Stinchcombe. • This week at the Parham Ball Field – Thursday, July 12 at 8:30 – the Bantam team is playing. Then on Monday, July 16, the Squirts play at 6:30. On Tuesday there is a Mite game at 6:30 followed by the Junior Men at 8:30. Then on Thursday, July 19, we have the Peewees playing at 6:30. • Happy Birthday to Simon Gowdy, Joe Asselstine, Bill Fox, Megen Hole, Jordan Lowery, Natasha Gray, Rose LaPointe, Courtney Meeks, Laura Clarke, Matthew McMahon, Dave Whan, Merrilee Gray and Diana Meeks.
FUNERAL SERVICES
by Pam Giroux he AGM for North Frontenac Little Theatre was held May 14 at the Rehearsal Hall in Tichborne. Those who attended enjoyed a potluck supper before the meeting, which President Brian Robertson presided over. Since this was Brian’s last year as president of the executive, an election was called. I am happy to report that I am the newly-elected president as we head into our 40th Anniversary year in 2019. We are preparing for the Fall Production, which is a Canadian play by Michael Wilmot entitled “The Red Plaid Shirt.” We will keep you posted as a production crew will be assembled shortly. The North Frontenac Little Theatre is hosting a theatre camp for youth at the NFLT Tichborne Hall. The camp will culminate with a performance in conjunction with the Rural Frontenac Community Services annual BBQ at the Sharbot Lake Beach, Thursday, August 16, that runs from roughly 4pm - 6pm The preparatory youth theatre camp will run from Tuesday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 15 from 1 pm to 4 pm daily (excluding the weekend) at the NFLT Tichborne Hall. Registration is now open, email for registration package NFLT1991@Gmail.com or our Facebook page.
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This year we will be doing scene studies based on the theme 'Dreams, Cooperation & Empowerment”. We welcome our participants to write their own scenes (3 – 5 minutes) or select from the past performances by the NFLT community. Our planned program will include: scene study (create your own or choose one)',Improv and the physicality of characters, choreography for a Curtain Call (mashup of theme songs), Set design and creation, Costuming a reflection of character development, and breathing, Voice & Projection. Participants will be asked to bring a snack and drink, and to be ready and willing to avail themselves of an outhouse when nature calls as there is no indoor plumbing at this location. We are also looking for several camp counsellors between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. Counsellors would help with the organization Secondary school community service hours will be readily acknowledged. Registration fee will be $5 per person. Looking forward to seeing you this summer to continue the great work accomplished last year and having even more fun!
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Public Notice – Pesticide Use Wagar and Corput Weed Control Inc. & Township of South Frontenac intend to control weeds along guiderails, posts and roadsides within the Township of South Frontenac. The applications will take place along selected roadsides in an area encompassing the Townships boundaries: North-South Boundaries Road 38 starting at Murton Road North to Westport Road including the Tichborne area Road 9 (Sydenham Rd) starting at Horning Road North to Rutledge Road Road 10 (Perth Rd) starting at Spooner Road North to Bedford Mills Road Road 11 (Battersea Rd) starting at Mount Chesney Road North to Simpson Road (Keelerville) Road 8 (Westport Rd) from Road 38 East to Salem (Devil Lake Road) Burridge Road North to the Township boundary Anderson Road from Bradshaw Road North to Township boundary East Boundaries Washburn Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Burnt Hills Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Opinicon Road from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Rideau Lakes boundary Road 12 (Sunbury Road) from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Highway 15 West Boundaries Road 4 (Yarker Rd) from Road 38 West to the Camden Portland Boundary Rd Road 18 (Wilton Rd) from Road 38 South to Florida Road Road 7 (Bellrock Rd) West to Church Road Colebrook Road from Road 38 to the Camden Portland Boundary Road The Contractor will be using Clearview (PCP#29752) Active ingredients Metsulfuronmethyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470) active ingredient Paraffinic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants, Credit Xtreme (PCP#29888) active ingredients Glyphosate (present as isopropylamine and potassium salt), Arsenal Powerline Herbicide (PCP#30203) active ingredient, Imazapyr (present as the isopropylamine salt) under the Pest Control Product Act (Canada). Commencing June 11, 2018 (weather permitting) and concluding on September 11, 2018. For more information: Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. (Cornwall) 613 938-2117 or Jamie Brash, Supervisor, Township of South Frontenac at 613 376-3027 X 3350. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance. For additional information please visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net
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AUTOMOTIVE
KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Winter tires & rims for most vehicles. Used cars available, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. Call us for car & truck parts, we have more than 400 vehicles. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
FLEA MARKET
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FOR RENT
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GARAGE SALE
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HUNTING
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The Township of Central Frontenac Employment Opportunity MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. The municipality is seeking a leader with initiative and positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Manager of Development Services/Chief Building Official. Reporting to the Clerk Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, planning and management of the planning, building and facilities departments. The Manager of Development Services/ CBO will process applications for building permits, review all construction drawings and perform on-site inspections of all construction, development and demolition activities including issuing of orders all in compliance with the Building Code, the Official Plan, Zoning By-Laws and all other relevant legislation and regulations. The successful candidate will possess the following: • BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) Qualifications: CBO Legal; House; Small Buildings; Building Structural; Building Services; HVAC House; Plumbing House: Plumbing all buildings; Large Buildings • Certified Building Code Official designation. • Successful completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Examination Program • Minimum of five (5) years progressive, related and demonstrated experience, with three (3) years’ experience at a management level. • Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Building Code Act, Provincial Offences Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Planning Act, and other legislation affecting municipalities • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills • Must possess valid Ontario Driver’s License and satisfactory CPIC The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of the latest software application with the ability to complete computer data entries. The salary range for this position is $71,475 - $77,086. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided. A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 2, 2018. Clearly marked “Confidential – Manager of Development Services/Chief Building Official” to Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Clerk Administrator Township of Central Frontenac P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Tel. 613-279-2935 Fax. 613-279-2422 cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.
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23rd-annual (Annual) Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park
“The beauty of Bon Echo Park has served as an inspiration for many generations of artists,” says Friends of Bon Echo board member and art show committee member Sue Whyte, “It’s exciting to be able to continue that cultural legacy with the annual Art Sale and Exhibition.” Featuring two dozen local artists showcasing original works, the outdoor event explores the themes of Canadian nature, wildlife and countryside. The 23rd-annual event honours the history of artists in the park, which includes members of the Group of Seven. The three-day event will also involve a number of activities sure to appeal to visitors of all ages. On Saturday and Sunday at 11am, there will be a special presentation by Sciensational Sssnakes, featuring a meet & greet with live reptiles. On Sunday from 11am to 3pm, there will be turtle-themed games, face painting and a colouring contest as part of the Friends’ 2018 turtle conservation campaign. Also, look out for kids’ activities offered by the local library and the park’s Natural Heritage Educators, as well as daily lunchtime barbeques and sweets tent offered by dedicated Friends of Bon Echo volunteers. The exhibition runs from Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29, 2018, (Friday & Saturday 10am–4pm, Sunday 10am–3pm) For more information, see Bonechofriends. ca or info@bonechofriends.ca. Other coming events include TurtleFest July14 from 11am–3pm. Location: Children’s Program Area Saturday, August 25 – AGM & 30th birthday celebration All members are encouraged to join us for our annual general meeting and then stay for our 30th birthday party from 1pm–4pm. at the amphitheatre. Saturday, September 8 – Cycle Bon Echo Ride the full 17km route or opt for the gentler 4km – perfect for novice riders or families with young children! . For more information or to register to ride, email info@ bonechofriends.ca.
Township of Addington Highlands PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at its meeting to be held in the Township Hall at 222 Hwy. 28, Denbigh ON at 7:00 p.m. on August 7, 2018, proposes to enact a by-law to Close and Stop up and Sell, to the abutting land owners, part of the Shoreline Road Allowance, on Weslemkoon Lake in the geographic township of Ashby described as follows: Landowner (Bourne & MacKenzie) Part of the Shore Road Allowance abutting Weslemkoon Lake Lake lying in front of M.J. 187, Concession 4, Part Lot 24, Geographic Twp. of Ashby, now located in the Township of Addington Highlands, County of Lennox & Addington further described in survey Reference Plan 29R-10507, as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw and who applies to be heard. Dated at Flinton, ON, July 10, 2018 Patricia Gray, Deputy Clerk/Planning Secretary Township of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., P. O. Box 89, Flinton, ON, K0H 1P0 Tel (613) 336-2286, Fax (613) 336-2847 EM deputyclerkplanning@ addingtonhighlands.ca
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Thursday July 12
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 4432 George St, Sydenham. The agenda can be found on CivicWeb. DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Wonderful mid-day meal, entertainment. Meet new friends and enjoy local talent. $11 Transportation available in some cases. Info - Joanne 613-376-6477 GARDEN CLUB MEETING July 12. Tantalising presentation by Ken Brown, who will talk about “Garden Seduction with some of the Three Tenors thrown in.” NORTHBROOK - ARDEN GLEE CLUB PERFORMANCE Pine Meadow Nursing Home. July 12. Helen Praskey always enjoys seeing the smiles and toe-tapping during their routine.
Friday July 13
SYDENHAM - BOOK CLUB 1pm. Grace Hall. Come out for a relaxing discussion over coffee/tea and a new book to read at our monthly book club. Call 613376-6477 for details about this months book VERONA - FIRE SAFETY PRESENTATION FOR SENIORS (S.A.L.T.) 11:30am-1:30pm. Verona Lions Hall. Hosted by the (S.A.L.T) committee. Free BBQ to follow. Pre-register by calling the SFCSC office at 613-376-6477. Transportation available (a fee for transportation may be added).
Sat Jul 14 – Sun Jul 15
ART SHOW & SALE 10am. July 14 and 15. Perth Campus Algonquin College, 7 Craig St., Hwy. 43. Free admission, free parking, free shuttle service.
Saturday July 14
ARDEN OPEN MIC 5pm-10pm. Pot Luck starts at 5 pm. $2 (entertainers free) all proceeds to Circle Square Ranch leadership program. Bring your voices, instruments, dancing feet & enjoy an evening of live music. BOLINGBROKE - FISH FRY ABC Hall. Choice of two seatings: 5p.m. or 7p.m. Batter-fried filets, french fries, salad, dessert and beverage. Cash bar. $15 adults, $7 children 6-12, free for kids under 6. Tickets: available at Hall functions, contact Pat at 613-273-9781, Freda at 613-273-2571, or send an email to info@abchall.ca. Details: www.abchall.ca. FISHING DERBY July 14. Skootamatta Lake. $10/ person. Kids free. $100 for largest bass caught. Fish fry/potluck dinner. Silent auction, 1/2 & 1/2 draw, etc. All money raised goes to Camp Oochigeas, a camp for children struggling with cancer.
July 12, 2018
GODFREY - BEDFORD SOCIAL ROAST BEEF DINNER 4pm-7pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Silent auction, a petting zoo, pony rides, an air castle, mini putt, bean bag tosses, face painting and much more. See you there. HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-3720917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Colebrook Rd, HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY 9am-2pm. at the intersection of Hwy 38 and #7 in Sharbot Lake. NORTHBROOK - YARD SALE 8am. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Many treasures to be found and purchased. OMPAH - COMMUNITY CENTRE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10am. Ompah Hall. AGM will be followed by an Open House. All community members are invited to contribute thoughts and ideas and to take a look at the beautiful new kitchen and community mural. OMPAH - DANCE 7pm. Ompah Hall. Dust off those dancing shoes. Tickets: $10, available from Community Centre Association members. PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 9pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Spectacular Summer Milky Way; here comes Saturn! SYDENHAM - LAKES AND TRAILS FESTIVAL 9:30am-3pm. Sydenham Point. Walk, Bike and Paddle the lakes, trails and history of South Frontenac. Bike around Sydenham Lake, paddle the lake, and walk in historic Sydenham. For further information: lakesandtrailsfestival.org. TURTLEFEST 11am-3pm. At the children’s program area. Stay for lunch! Enjoy a wonderful BBQ meal hosted by the Friends.
Sunday July 15
SHARBOT LAKE - CRAFT AND BAKE SALE 9am3pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Up to 30 vendors, in and around the hall. Free admission, proceeds to NF Food Bank SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour
Mon Jul 16 – Fri Jul 20
BATTERSEA - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Glenburnie United Church. July 16-20. Discover God’s way of peace at this fun summer activity.
Tuesday July 17
CLOYNE - THE PADDLING PUPPETEERS Bon Echo Provincial Park. July 17. Amphitheatre. Meet some colourful puppets while attending this 45minute show for the whole family.
Wednesday July 18
HARLOWE - ROAST BEEF DINNER 4pm-7pm.
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Harlowe Hall. Adults $15, children 12 and under $7, Preschoolers free SHARBOT LAKE, ON - THE FORGET ME NOT CLUB 10am. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. $10. Land O’ Lakes Country Cloggers, and Doreen Black will be our entertainment. Info: call Pam Lemke at 1-800-266-7516. SYDENHAM - DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall. Grace Hall. Wonderful meal followed by entertainment. A chance to meet new friends $11. Contact, Joanne - 613-376-6647 - Transportation may be arranged for those who need it.
Thursday July 19
ARTISTS AT WORK: PICTURING PRACTICE 12:15pm. Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Kingston ON. The relics of European traditional practices are on display as a celebration of the physical and intellectual pursuit of creativity. OMPAH - DAVID YOUNG & BAND 7pm. Ompah Hall. Admission is $10. Proceeds to the Community Centre. Refreshments to follow the concert.
Friday July 20
CLOYNE - YOGA ON THE BEACH 9:30am. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Pumphouse Beach. Healthy Parks Healthy People. Bring your yoga mat. HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, players, dancers, listeners and newcomers PLEVNA - FIREFIGHTERS BINGO 7pm. Clar-Mill Hall. $500 jackpot, canteen available, SYDENHAM - HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE 8am. Frontenac Provincial Park. Come celebrate HPHP at Frontenac Provincial Park with the Friends. FREE day-use at all provincial parks. SYDENHAM - PUPPET SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA 2pm. Sydenham Public Library. KFPL’s own puppeteers will perform two puppet shows featuring odd couple friendships Tiger & Turtle and Yak & Dove.
Saturday July 21
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST 8am-10am. Mountain Grove. Proceeds for Leader Dogs for the Blind, price is $8, $5 for children. Support your Lions Club. ARDEN - GARDEN PARTY 10am-5pm. Stroll through each studios’ welcoming garden while viewing their works of art. BATTERSEA - DOG LAKE ASSOCIATION BBQ AND AGM 11:30am. Gilmour Point Beach. All welcome to join! Gilmour Point at 11:30am, (Rain date: Sunday). Fun event, good food, an opportunity to meet your neighbours. Info 613-353-1654 DENBIGH - USED BOOK SALE 9am-12pm. Denbigh Library. Good selection from fiction to nonfiction to children’s reading. Stop by and help support our local library! JOURNEY INTO THE UTLRA CYCLING WORLD 10am-4pm. Wintergreen Studios. Learn the ins and
Embracing the healing power of nature F
by Catherine Reynolds
or many, nature is balm for a weary soul. It soothes, heals and puts our senses in order. For all living things, nature restores, renews and revives. Using the abundant hiking trails, waterways and parkland in Frontenac County, the Kingston Outdoor Adventure Club is using nature to nurture the human spirit. Speaking from a Kingston pub a couple of days before the club’s official launch at Rock Dunder Hiking Trail in Seeley’s Bay on June 2, Directors Dana Halladay and Mike Janiec are excited to bring people together to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, skiing, skating and snowshoeing. “There’s not really a limit to what we can do,” says Halladay with a smile. “There’s so much around us.” “And we’re not just planning events around Kingston,” adds Janiec. “We’re going to Jasper Park, Banff National Park and Costa Rica. That’s just a start.” Although operating for the last three years under the banner of Meetup, the club recently incorporated as a not-for-profit. It is one of many changes the group has made to create a more social, vibrant organization for
people looking for outdoor fun. “It’s all volunteers who do the work,” explains Halladay. “There’s a misconception it’s a singles group, but it’s not. We have couples, seniors and children. We have all ages. It’s open to everyone with a focus on locals who want to participate. We have a lot of people from Kingston and Frontenac County in the club.” An avid outdoors person most of her life, Halladay is on a personal quest to climb 46 peaks in the Adirondacks by the end of the year. She joined the club to enjoy the company of others on hikes and other fun adventures. “It’s better to do them with someone else,” she says kindly. “I think it helps bring some people out of their shells. Once they come out to an event, they tend to relax, have fun and realize it’s an inclusive group. “We’ve had over 300 events in the last three years and I can’t say there’s been a single time I haven’t had fun,” explains the 48-year-old. “It just keeps growing. It’s good.” Janiec, a cottager on Long Lake located north of Parham, is looking forward to introducing people to new activities. “I like it when we get someone out and trying something new,” he confirms. “When you
get someone out for the first time, it’s pretty exciting.” Activities for the club are chosen by the leaders with input from members. “We decided it’s got to be fun,” says Janiec, 56, with a smile. “We have a diverse group who do different things.” “I’ll do anything but skydiving,” notes Halladay with a laugh. Two of the club’s 12 leaders, Halladay and Janiec, would like to see more members and volunteer leaders. “We’d like to see more people leading events to create more choices. Our hikes always fill-up,” says Halladay. With more leaders, the group could offer more activities such as scuba diving and white-water canoeing. To be a leader, you need Basic First Aid, experience and the ability to handle unforeseen situations. “I’ve made some great friends in this club,” notes Halladay, who tries to role-model capability and encouragement. “I enjoy hiking and camping with everybody. They’re just a good bunch of people.” To learn more about the Kingston Outdoor Adventure Club, contact Dana Halladay at kingstonadventureclub@gmail.com or 613483-1312. You can also find the club on Facebook, Instagram and Flickr.
outs of ultra cycling with this one day workshop, featuring the basics to planning your trip, from nutrition, clothing, and gear, to more advanced topics such as routes, accommodations, and mental prep. $85 + HST pp includes workshop and meals. Overnight options available. For more information and to register, visit www.wintergreenstudios.com/ cycling OMPAH - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10am11:30am. Ompah Hall. You may purchase a membership for $1 from Betty Kelford before the meeting begins. Open house will follow. Features the new kitchen and Community Mural. SHARBOT LAKE, ON - YARD AND BAKE SALE 9am-2pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. BBQ as well, tours of facility upon request
Sunday July 22
BATTERSEA - FUN DAY TOURNEY Storrington Centre. Storrington Minor Soccer, Info Kevin at 613387-3730 or visit storringtonminorsoccer.ca. GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour
Mon Jul 23 – Fri Jul 27
VERONA - BIBLE CAMP 1pm-4pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Bible stories, songs, crafts and games. Free event. Preregister. They can arrange for pickup if a ride is needed. The Church: 613-3741232.
Tuesday July 24
BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 CMCA HISTORIC TOURS OF NORTH FRONTENAC 9am-2pm. Guided tour of historic sights. Lunch at Snow Road Community Centre Hall. Cost is $20 per person. Includes lunch. Limited space, so reserve your ticket. Contact Brenda at 613-479-2837 or 613479-2263. SYDENHAM - MAGIC SHOW 2am. Sydenham Public Library. The audience will “Ooh” and “Ahh” and be filled with laughter and awe.
Wednesday July 25
CLOYNE - WAKAMI WAILERS 7pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Through music and humour, they will transport you back to the times of the lumberjacks and early settlers. MCDONALDS CORNERS - COMPANY OF FOOLS PRESENTS 12TH NIGHT 5:30pm. McDonald’s Corners-Elphin Recreation & Arts (MERA). Dinner at 5:30. $10 a plate. Show starts at 7pm. By donation (suggested $20) with proceeds to company. Celebrating 16 seasons. Info fools.ca or meraschoolhouse.org.
David Young in Concert
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avid Young is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Maine who will be appearing in concert in Ompah on July 19. David has deep roots in the Ompah area playing guitar with his grandpa, popular local musician Dave Young. As a boy, David performed in Ompah several times. David performs a variety of genres from folk to rock to country and blues. He has played up and down the east coast of Maine and is delighted to be in Ompah again. David is an accomplished guitar player and singer and he has been mentored along the way by his grandpa. David has recorded two folkrock CDs of mainly original material. In 2016, he released Acousticism, and in 2017, he recorded Midnight Road at Grandpa Dave’s recording studio in Ompah. He will have CDs for sale at the concert. David often performs solo but also has a group called The Rubber Band. However, in Ompah he will be backed up by brother Deven on drums and grandpa Dave on guitar. He will sing many familiar songs along with some of his own material. David Young will be in concert at the Ompah Community Centre on Thursday, July 19 at 7pm. Admission is $10 with proceeds to the Community Centre. Refreshments will follow the concert.
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Annual Arden cleanup continues with brushing and fallen tree removal A by Craig Bakay
bout a dozen people turned out last Friday morning in Arden for what’s become an annual event — cleaning up the town. “It’s a Friends of Arden project, but we have support from (acting public works manager) David Armstrong and the Township; they’ll pick up the brush,” said organizer Judy Kennedy. Priority items on this day included brushing on corners to increase visibility, work on the Matson wild trail and cleaning up the big tree that had fallen into the Creek along Anne Street. “It came down during that huge wind storm in May,” Kennedy said. “We decided
to leave the one the beaver cut down because it isn’t interrupting flow.” This is the second cleanup event Arden has every year, she said. “There’s the Trash Bash in April, usually before the blackflies come, and then after the flies are gone, we do this,” she said. “We do it every year.” The work usually ends around noon. “The ‘cooking crew’ usually arrives around 11am and when they’re ready, we stop for lunch,” she said. “We’re so lucky.” “This is the easiest village to get people to come out and help.” The cleanup crew was hard at work in Arden Friday morning cutting up the big tree that fell into the mill creek
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE
THINGS TO DO
VACATIONING IN SOUTH FRONTENAC? Nothing can compare to a week at the lake and in South Frontenac where we have an abundance of clear lakes, beautiful trails and great cycling. The one thing that can dampen your vacation is the unsightly mess of a can or a plastic bag floating by or the sounds of wildlife munching happily on garbage that was not properly disposed of. We hope you enjoy your stay but ask that you please have regard for our Garbage and Recycling policies. Dumping garbage at the side of the road or at the gates of a landfill on a Sunday night is not only unacceptable, it creates a huge problem for township staff when their time could be better spent elsewhere. Find out the proper collection day for your location and please do not put it out prior to that, the animals may thank you but what they don’t eat will be strewn around and someone must clean it up! Whether you are a cottage owner, a renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams. By all means, take your memories with you but please don’t leave your garbage behind! Any questions, contact Solid Waste Management at 613-376-3027 Ext 4330
LAKES AND TRAILS FESTIVAL The second annual Lakes and Trails Festival will be held on July 14 from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Point Park. Come out and celebrate an active outdoor lifestyle, sense of community and history. Bring your bike, canoe, swim suit and walking shoes, food will be provided at a free community lunch. Visit https://lakesandtrailsfestival.org for more details.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT – SUMMER HOURS The depot will be open EVERY Thursday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving. 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.
News & Public Notices LEVEL ONE FIRE BAN Please be advised that effective July 3, 2018 there is a Level 1 burning ban in effect in all four districts of South Frontenac. A level “1” fire ban prohibits all open air burning except for camp fires and cooking fires. Residents are reminded to follow burning restrictions set out in By-law 2012-68. For further details on the current burning provisions, please consult our By-law on our website at www.southfrontenac.net or South Frontenac Fire and Rescue at 613-376-3027, Ext. 2234. OUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED! The South Frontenac Recreation Department is now located at our 2490 Keeley Road site. Contact information and phone numbers remain the same. See “Things To Do” for more information about registration.
Open for Business ATTENTION VENDORS – SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATION OF TENDERS AND RFP’S Check out the new feature on our website – Town Hall/Tenders, sign up for email notifications when tenders and request for proposals are issued or amended
Make Sure Your Garbage Gets Put In Its Place
SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER! The museum will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday weekly from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Call 613-376-3027 Ext 2600 or by email SouthFrontenacMuseum@gmail.com. SWIM & DAY CAMP REGISTRATION On-line registration now available. In person registration can also be done at that time at the NEW location for Recreation – 2490 Keeley Road. Keep an eye on our website for further information
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – August 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm. • Pubic Services Committee – July 12, 2018 at 8:30 am • Committee of Adjustment – July 12, 2018 at 7:00 pm TENDERS PW-2018-20 – SCREENED WINTER SAND - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on July 25, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official documents may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham.
Sydenham Lakes & Trails Festival Come out, be active, and enjoy our lakes, trails and history
Saturday, July 14, 9:30 AM- 4 PM
The Point Park, Sydenham, ON Registration begins 9:30 Music ends at 4:00
https://lakesandtrailsfestival.org
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Keep Our Township Clean. Whether you are a cottage owner, a renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams. Visit our website or contact Solid Waste Management at 613-376-3027 Ext 4330.
Remember that Nomination Day is Friday, July 27, 2018. Nominations can be filed during regular business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm) from now until July 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm. More information can be found on our website under Town Hall/Elections/Nomination Process. Download the Nomination Paper and Endorsement of Nomination – 25 signatures required.
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Back Forty Artisan Cheese opens for season
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he Reggae artist was a couple hours late showing up, but when he arrived the music fit the sultry weather at the June 30th season opening celebration at Back Forty Cheese at its Mississippi Station location. The home-base for the popular sheep cheese shop is open Saturdays from 10am to 4pm from now until “sometime around the end of September,” said owner/cheesemaker Jeff Fenwick. For the past three years, they’ve held a summer kickoff event featuring other unique area food experiences including Stalwart Brewery, Deep Fried Battered Curds, Chocolates by Ludwig Ratzinger and a barbecue from Seed to Sausage. “This is my vacation,” said Mike McKenzie of Seed to Sausage. “It’s the least I could do for such wonderful people.” For those unfamiliar with the Back Forty story, Jeff and Jenna Fenwick bought Back Forty Cheese, a small farm and cheese factory near Watson's Corners, and Jeff proceeded to develop and expand Back Forty cheese while Jenna continued to run her screen printing business, Jenna Rose Designs. Four years ago they moved to a century farm on the Gulley Road in North Frontenac and built a cheese factory and small storefront for Jeff on the ground floor and a new studio for Jenna in the loft of the former
Home & Cottage Plans Available.
by Craig Bakay
drive shed on the property. Since then, they’ve been opening the shop on Saturdays during the summer, and have been supplying restaurants and stores all over with more and more varieties of sheep's milk cheese. This year, that will be significant if you want to try Fenwick’s latest endeavor, water buffalo milk cheese, because it’ll only be available at the shop and the Almonte Farmers Market. To go along with his regular brands, Madawaska, Highland Blue, Bonnechere, Flower Station and Ompah, Fenwick has added a Queso Almonte, Calabogie Blue and Shanklish for this year. (The Calabogie Blue is especially good.) “Water buffalo cheeses are particularly popular in Italy,” he said. “It’s what they use in mozzarella.” “The Queso is more like a Spanish mozzarella, and it’s a nice melting cheese.” But it won’t be available anywhere other than the store or Almonte Farmers Market. “I’ve always liked to try something different,” he said. “I like the water buffalo cheeses, but they are labor-intensive and you don’t get that much for a lot of work.” However, he does expect they’ll have plenty left for the fall studio tour, where they plan to have charcouterie and grilled cheese.
Triathlons, distance runs the order of the day in Sydenham
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY 2018 RESIDENTS OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC
Accepted Waste Materials From the House:
The Kids 2k run got off to an enthusiastic start.
by Craig Bakay n Sunday, (July 8) more than 250 athletes ranging in ages from little kids to 80 years old suited up for the 10th annual Somersault Series of races in Sydenham. The series got underway at 8am to avoid the heat of the date and to accommodate many participants who travelled considerable distances, said race director Maryanne Takala. Sydenham’s Takala is no stranger to triathlon as her son, Scott, has competed in World’s. Competitors signed up for eight events ranging from Olympic triathlon to kids’ fun runs as varying race courses dominated downtown Sydenham and The Point Park. Here are the results for the top events: Olympic Triathlon Top Male – Michael Casista – 2:06:27 Top FM – Maia Idzikowski – 2:27:12
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Olympic Tri Relay Solitutes (John, Jack and Tom Glassco from Sydenham) 2:15:47
Sprint Triathlon Male – Clive Morgan – 1:07:53 Female – Heather Low – 1:09:43 Half Marathon Jack Kilislian – 1:54:36 Marigold Edwards – 2:28:10 Kids Run Top Female and Winner of the 2 Km race – Avery Blanch Hinch 9 years old - 10:42 Top Male and youngest runner , David Owen 5 years old – 22:15 5Km Male - Cody Harding – 20:5 Female - Val Hopkins – 24:43 10Km Male – Jim Townsend - 42:06 Female – Tania Storms - 52:04
• Arts and crafts supplies • Metal Polish • Drain opener • Oven cleaner • Household cleaners • Photo Chemicals
• Roofing Tar • Spot remover • Floor Cleaner / Polish • Expired Prescriptions • Batteries • Unbroken Fluorescent bulbs / tubes
From the Garage: • Antifreeze and Radiator fluid • Gasoline / Diesel Fuel • Motor Oil • Brake / Transmission Fluid • Paint Stripper • Car Batteries
• Paint Thinner / solvents • Car wax / Polish • Paint • Carburetor Cleaners / Degreasers • Spray Paint / Stains / Varnish • Wood Preservative
From your Lawn and Garden: • Coal Tar Based driveway sealer • Pool Chemicals • Pesticides • Rust Preventative • Herbicides / Weed Killers • Sealants
Not Accepted: • Waste from Commercial • Businesses • Explosives • Ammunition or flares
• Freon Tanks • PCB Waste • Tires • Electronics
Saturday July 14, 2018 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. INTERSECTION OF ROAD 38 AND HWY #7 SHARBOT LAKE RESIDENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED • Driver’s License • Central Frontenac • Tax Bill