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As it usually does, the horse pull competition filled the grandstand at the Parham Fair last Saturday Saturday.

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he Parham Fair horse pull is a challenge for horse and handler alike. Handlers need to pull the spirited horses into place to set up a perfect pull by the horses. This year, the fair added a new event, the wall climb, which was all about a different kind of pull, to the top of a cimbing aparatus that came to the fair courtesy of from Blackrock Climbers. The tradition of the horse pull is one of the the mainstay's of the Parham Fair, along with the cattle and Livestock shows, fair games and roots music. The fair also features hundreds of con-

tests, ranging from needlework to tomatoes, photography to cherry pie. Based on a quick count using the fair book, we saw at least 273 contests with cash prizes at the fair. Among the prize winners this year was former Parham Boad Chair Sharon Shepherd, who won the coveted butter tart contest. Sunday was Demolition Derby Day at the Fair again this year. Mark the calendar on your wall or phone. The 127th annual fair starts up on August 17, 2019.

(L) Susie Brathwaite of Blackrock Climbers (r) shouts out encouragement and coaching to Sydenham’ Sydenham’s Rowena Jordan on the wall Saturday at the Parham Fair. For the record, Jordan did make it to the top and won a bet in the process. Photos/Craig Bakay

Election issues in South Frontenac not cut and dried by Craig Bakay he 2018 Ontario Municipal elections are still two months away (Oct. 15 - 22), and while some residents face no election at all because of acclamation, there are still some races of note shaping up in Frontenac County. The most important of these is the mayoralty race in South Frontenac, where incumbent Ron Vandewal is being challenged by Coun. Mark Schjerning and former federal Liberal candidate Phil Archambault for top seat in the County’s most populous Township. The Frontenac News asked the candidates what they see as the issues this time around and what they intend to do about them. Ron Vandewal said he doesn’t see any huge “issues” at all, other than the regular aspects of running a large rural municipality. “Some people have mentioned things like a swimming pool, another ice rink or even a splash pad,” Vandewal said. “But this is South Frontenac, with 16,000-18,000 people and lots of lakes. “I just don’t see things like splash pads as a realistic need for us.” Vandewal said the issue of speeding in the Township has come up, but again asks, are the proposed solutions

realistic? “The budget for policing is $3 million,” he said. “The OPP tell us they put all their resources leftover after solving crime into speeding concerns. “But realistically, the only way to get more policing is to put more constables on the road, and can it be done? “Yes, it can be done, but it’s going to cost more. It’s all about money.” And when it comes to money, Vandewal sees this as perhaps the biggest issue facing the Township. “I think every municipality is facing the same thing,” he said. “Every public works manager always wants more resources. And we’ve just hired a new development services/planning manager and she’s going to want more resources.” And while he’s never really produced a fixed number for tax increases, he does concede that two percent seems to be acceptable to most people. “If you want more services, the funds can really only come from one place (the taxpayer). But we have no debt and I think we’ve done a lot with the resources we’ve been given. Nothing is free, but the sky isn’t falling yet as far as I can see,” he said. “I’m biased because I’ve lived here all my life, but I

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One frivolous concern about the Ford government, and a more ominous one. by Jeff Green

he last time beer cost a dollar in Ontario, the price of beer was higher than it is today. Doug Ford’s “buck-a-beer” promise from the election campaign last spring had nothing to do with the beer market, fairness, or anything like that, but it had everything to do with promoting nostalgia for a simpler time. A time that, it turns out, never existed. The last time beer sold for a dollar a bottle in Ontario for what used to be

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called domestic brands, was in 1992. With slow but steady inflation over the last 26 years, a 1992 dollar had the buying power of $1.60 in 2018 currency. A similar brand of beer today costs about $1.38, a 32-cent saving for the 2018 consumer. The government set minimum price for a bottle of beer has been $1.25, less than what any brewery makes it for, and that has been dropped to $1, with some fanfare, by the Ford government. This move was accompanied by the promise of promotional incentives in the Crownowned LCBO stores for brewers who take up the “buck-a-beer” challenge. But what about the beer store? That is where the 24’s are, that is where the 10 bestselling brands in the province are sold. All of them are produced by one of two companies, Annheuser Bush -Inbev and Molson Coors, who are major shareholders in the beer stores. Together, the two companies sell 2/3 of the beer consumed in Ontario. If anyone is going to be able to sell beer at a buck a bottle in 2018 prices and turn a profit, it will be them. While many craft brewers have responded to the challenge, most of them in defiance, the big two have been silent, as far as I can tell. They may change their prices, and they may not. But they may consider that cutting their lowest-priced brands, which sell for $33 for 24 bottles, all the way to $24, will only cost them $9 and not increase sales accordingly. Besides, as pointed out above, beer is already

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done in by the electorate when the Ford government was elected. They campaigned on eliminating the act and are carrying through on that promise. Unlike beer prices, this really matters. The question is, what replaces the Green Energy Act? Is the Ford government turning Ontario into a climate change denying, or at least a climate change resisting, jurisdiction? If so, we are now heading into a war with the facts. The argument that climate change is not real runs counter to the information provided by scientists, scientific agencies and journals, both governmental and non-governmental, around the world. The predications of higher global temperatures, wet places getting wetter, dry places getting drier, and ice caps melting that were made 15 years ago, have come to pass. For a jurisdiction the size of Ontario to deny or ignore this reality, and all of the social, economic and political consequences it entails, would be bad policy. The Green Energy Act needs replacing and the process needs to commence right away because it will take time to do. One of the first real tests of the Ford government will be to see haw, even if, this happens. In an atmosphere where the US government is rolling back clean air legislation, the Ontario government may be tempted to do some similar things, which would be policy in defiance of fact. Nostalgia for a non-existent cheap beer past is one thing; nostalgia for a world that is not facing the reality of climate change is quite another.

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and administration. “There were three of us dads concerned about speeding in the Inverary area, but we kept getting the runaround, and despite us going to committee meetings three times, nothing was ever done,” he said. “But since I’ve been around knocking on doors, I’ve been hearing similar things — customer service is terrible in this Township. “They’re too wishy-washy; they brush things off and there’s no accountability.”

where you need to apply and how long it normally takes — and all this should be online.

“There should never be a surprise.” And that fits in with the third plank in his platform — he wants to see South Frontenac become a destination in order to attract the businesses that go with that. “We don’t have municipal water, other than Sydenham, or sewer,” he said. “So, we have to attract the smaller entrepreneurial businesses. “One way to do that is to promote our hamlets, and that might be as simple as improved signage.” Also, to that end, he’s big supporter of increased broadband coverage and would support a “hub” project including new municipal offices with a new firehall in Sydenham. Phil Archambault sees speeding in the Township as a major issue. It’s the one that got him involved in the first place, and after his experiences trying to fight city hall, it led him to a conclusion that there isn’t sufficient access to or communication with Township Council

He’d like to see a complete change in the way the Township does business. “It’s managed in a very reactionary way,” he said. “If we want to be open for business, we should be more straightforward and up-to-date. “We need greater communication and more rigor in managing money.” He said he also sees an opportunity to improve things at the County level. “South Frontenac is not playing well at the County Level,” he said. Archambault said he thinks another issue is the lack of doctors. He wants to use his experience working with the LHIN health network to work on attracting more health care professionals to the area.

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Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins started working on plans for the future of the Township even before he knew he was going to be acclaimed. It was intended to be an election platform but “will now be my plans to discuss with the new Council,” he said. “(My main objective) is to continue my vision toward self-sustainability by preserving our pristine land, attracting new environmentally friendly businesses and young families into North Frontenac,” Higgins said. “Businesses will bring job opportunities for current and future residents and families will help to keep our Plevna school open. “Both will improve demographics, ensure growth and maintain or reduce taxes.” In terms of community, Higgins would like to see cell and broadband coverage address the still current gaps in coverage. He’d also like to see more options for broadband. He wants to revisit the road maintenance program to assess the capability to use asphalt vs. tar and chip and also to widen roads. Concurrent with that, he wants to revisit speed limit signage on gravel roads.

He’d also like to develop affordable seniors housing and in-home seniors care programs to help seniors stay in their homes. On the economic development front, Higgins wants to attract ecologically related development and businesses he calls “suitable for North Frontenac” such as craft breweries, vertical farms, aquaponics, hydroponics, cannabis and tech eco villages. He’d like to develop a four-seasons trail strategy and finalize the set-up of an investor forum to promote new or expanding businesses, with a number of investors pooling money to reduce individual risk. He’s also interested in a project suggested by the economic development task force — developing a business case for a four-season municipal park which would address the four-season accommodation issue, attract tourists, and implement the slogan “Four Seasons, More Reasons.” A possible long-term model could include tenting, RV camping and pump outs, yurt and tiny home rentals, a water park, an amphitheatre for music, movies, festivals and jamborees, trails, zip lines, outdoor education, mini golf, play structures, washroom, shower and laundry facilities. He also plans as Mayor to promote North

Frontenac at conferences, with political parties, other stakeholders and investors and to enhance the communications plan so residents are aware of projects/plans and Council resolutions/decisions. He would like to revisit Council remuneration, to reflect the fact that some Council members dedicate more time than others. One possibility, he said, is to reduce the

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egarding last week’s article, “Cloyne art show been helping students for 46 years”, published August 16, here are some updates. Bill Vanwart, artist and vendor at the Showcase, specializes in painting with oils, not acrylics, and although this was his first time at the NAEC showcase, it was not his first show. Vanwart has brought his art to numerous art shows (around 40–50) and is very well known in this end of Ontario; he has had his art featured at many galleries, on CDs, and has murals in local communities. To learn more about Bill Vanwart and to see his work, you can visit his Facebook page: Missing Ear. The showcase has an interesting history. Back in the day, Loyalist College ran art

Letters Is Bayer using South Frontenac Community Services Re: theft of flowers you for reporting the Maples’ for green washing? Thank flower thief and the timeline suggest-

he story about solar-powered gardening at the Grace community garden in your August 16 edition is certainly good news. The story, which I assume was submitted by South Frontenac Community services, points out that a solarpowered watering system was installed thanks to a grant from Food Banks Canada which is “generously supported by Bayer Inc...” Your readers may know that Bayer makes aspirin, but they may not

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• Another interesting morning at the Seniors’ Residence on Wednesday. We have a few more names to add to the “ForgetMe-Not” group. Joyful Joslin (97 years young), Lovely Lillian, and Interesting Isabella. We had communication mind exercises, which was a funny, hard exercise. Emerald Erma did the best on this one. There were humorous tongue twisters and body exercises. Great game. Lots of laughs. Lovely Lillian had to “Smell the marker” with eyes closed and tell what it smelled like. A lovely lunch was served after. The next one will be Sept. 5. Music by Denzel Killingbeck and Roger Hermer. Maybe some dancing. 10:30am. Lunch at noon. Seniors’ Residence, Sharbot Lake. Come and join us – it’s lots of fun. Exercise your brain and your body. • A huge crowd at Coffee Break Friday morning. Host & Hostess was Bev & Murray. Lots of goodies and coffee. Welcome to Mike & Beth Reichlmayr, who just moved to Robertsville two weeks ago from George Town, Ontario. Welcome to the community. You will find lots to do here. • Don’t forget the 133rd Anniversary of Snow Road Church on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 11pm. Lunch after at the Community Centre. Rev. Karen Hinke is the pastor and Mary & Wayne Abrams entertainment. • Don’t forget the dinner and auction to benefit McDonalds Corners Agricultural Society Sat., Aug. 25, 5 till 9pm. Doors open at 5pm. 5:30, enjoy the delicious homemade dinner for $15. 7pm, auction starts. Bid your quarters to win great prizes donated by our sponsors. Tickets at Hill General Store: 613278-1020. Advance tickets only. Must be 19 to attend. Bring your own quarters if you can. • There are only 10 tickets left for the Kelley Preston concert. If you would like one, call Kip at 613-278-1836. The opening act for Kelley Preston is Ainsley Phillip. The concert is on Sept. 30 at 3pm at Snow Road Community Centre. Ainsley is a trumpet player, composer and artist working with video and sounds. They work collaboratively to produce and perform work that brings art and music together. • Congratulations to Peter & Betty Crabtree, who have been wed 62 years. • Congratulations to Walter Cameron, who was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame. • Get well wishes to Delbert Cook and Mike Walters. • Smile – Meal time is when the kids sit down to continue eating.

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• The annual Ham Dinner was a resounding success. The cheerful buzz of conversation filled the hall as folks enjoyed the meal and the company. Thanks to all who donated, set up, cleaned up, and worked to create a highly-successful fundraiser for the Community Centre. • The next big event coming up is the Fall ATV Run on September 15. • As August draws to a close, school is around the corner and we will be saying goodbye to our many summer friends. See you next year.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Keep those prayers coming for Archie Meeks!! • Thieves have hit the Village Beautiful flower bed in Parham as well as the beautiful flower beds at The Maples. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Aulie Whan. • What a great turnout for the Parham Fair this past weekend. Thank you to all the volunteers that make this community event happen – your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. Thanks to the organizers of the Derby; what a show they put on to a packed house! • Happy Birthday to Jessica Nedow, Wally Wisteard, Scott Love, Jen Wolfe, Beth Lowery, Bob Fox, Lindsay Beattie, Arthur Thomas, Shyann Northmore, Bob Northmore, Aaron Keefe, Tracie Goodberry, Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Pat Quinn, Karen Bertram and Jonathan Whan. • Happy Anniversary to Wally & Melanie Wisteard and Shelley & Joe Welsh.

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• The Sand Lake Swim Program just finished up another successful season. A big thanks to Lookout Home Hardware, The Township of North Frontenac Council and Healthy Kids Community Fund for their generous support. The Sand Lake Swim Program will run again next summer July 29–August 9. Contact Jilene England to register or for more info. • Best wishes to Franco Balestra, who is leaving the Lookout Home Hardware Building Centre Team after 18 years. His last day is Friday, August 27. All the best to Franco as he joins Yourway Home Hardware Building Centre.

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• Well, kids…summer is wrapping up. College and university students are starting to head off to their new education journey. Wishing you all well. Teachers, bus drivers, EAs, etc. are starting to prep themselves for the upcoming school year. Hope all have enjoyed the summer. It’s not over yet. Enjoy the upcoming Labour Day weekend and hope we have fantastic weather for it! • We’ve certainly had a lot of people say they are more than ready to welcome the cooler temperatures that fall will bring. It for sure has not been a good summer if you aren’t a fan of humidity. It can be quite challenging for some people. Thank you to those who do outside work in our village. We appreciate all your hard work, even in the grueling heat. • Keep Sept 14 on your calendar for the grand opening of the Grace Social Activity Centre, from 1pm–4pm at the Grace Centre, 4295 Stagecoach Road. Join the board members and staff of Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation for this grand opening event. There will be booths and activity spots set up for hands-on experiences. Good Graces Café, Healthy Clinic, Ice Stock, The Book Club, Cardio and Strength Level 1 & 2, Tai Chi, tea dance, pickle ball, ballroom boogie and euchre. So much to do. Get out and get involved – enjoy what this has to offer! • Do you love home décor? Have an interest in being crafty? There is an upcoming workshop on October 3 at Sunharvest Greenhouses. They will be offering a Thanksgiving-themed pot or centrepiece, fee to be announced. Signup is required as spaces are limited. Give Ashley Bates a call starting Sept 4 to sign up for this. Get your friends together and join in this fun event. Call Ashley at 613-376-6477 ext. 310 for more informa-

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â&#x20AC;˘ Only two Sundays left! Kim Ondaatje invites the public to view the art of local artist Joanne of Rustic Creations. Joanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful creations include intricate wire trees on barn wood frames, acrylics on old storm windows, stain glass flowers and grapevine wreaths. As a special, all the art except for the paintings will be 50% off. Only two Sundays left to view this exhibit before it closes. Sunday, August 26 and Sunday, September 2 from 2pm to 5pm. Blue Roof Farm is located at 6313 First Lake Road, north of Bellrock. â&#x20AC;˘ It's Garlic Festival time! There will be lots to see, eat and sample. It will be a fun day for the whole family. The festival will be open rain or shine at the Verona Lions Centre, Verona Sand Road, Saturday, September 1, 9am to 2pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Beginning in September, Diners' Club lunches will be held on Wednesdays. â&#x20AC;˘ Fall line dance classes at Trinity United Church. Whether you are a beginner, have two left feet, or forgot everything you learned last year, sign up for laughs, fun and exercise, as you dance your way through the fall. Choose either Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm or Thursdays, 10:30 -11:30am at $60 for 12 classes. Classes begin the week of Sept. 5, Sept. 6. Sign up and pay at first class.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Well, if you did not attend Ardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st Family Field Day, you missed a real treat. To get the day off to a glorious start, Town Crier Paddy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, with two small but very cute helpers, Oyehâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ed until the crowd was hoarse. There were a multitude of things for the children to do from races to crafts to games; there was also lots free food including hot dogs, drinks, cotton candy and ice cream. The Field Day was created and fully-funded by the Hamlet of Arden in the hope of bringing back that â&#x20AC;&#x153;old timeâ&#x20AC;? spirit of fairs and festivals, and all together, it did. Of course, nothing would be possible without many hands and many volunteers with their unique skills and offers of farm equipment, wagon rides and ponies. Thanks to organizer Jordon Chatwin, who brought everyone together. â&#x20AC;˘ To complete the weekend, a surprise birthday party was thrown for Sam Karagiozov by wife Ingrid, and surprised he was, considering he was supposed to be attending a surprise birthday party for a friend. There was lots of food and lots of friends to wish Sam the very best. Also, happy birthday to his wife, Ingrid, who celebrated her special day last Sunday. â&#x20AC;˘ Next Sun, Aug. 26 at 2pm, is the Annual Cloyne/Arden Senior Ball tournament. This year, Arden will be the visiting team, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need all of the support we can muster up. With the games continually ending in a tie, each team is doing their fair share of toning up. Ardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coach, Gord Brown, is working the team to a frazzle with batting practise, running bases, throwing, knee bends, push-ups and just all-round torture. As usual, when coach starts with the commands, the players just rest on the bench and wait till he runs out of breath. Come out and cheer the team at the Cloyne ball park if you are free Sunday the 26th. â&#x20AC;˘ On Sat, Sept. 1, Henderson United Church will hold a fundraising breakfast of french toast, sausage, pancakes and beverages, 8am to 11:30am. The cost for this scrumptious breakfast is a free will donation. â&#x20AC;˘ The Arden Glee Club will delight the residents of Fairmont Home in Glenburnie, Thurs, September 13. â&#x20AC;˘ Prayers are sent to Archie Meeks.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Did you know the Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Community Services offer a homemaking/home-maintenance program? This support can include tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, meal preparation, light cleaning, lawn care, gardening and snow shovelling on an ongoing basis or a one-time job. (The client is responsible for any materials or supplies that are required. Fee for service). Gift certificates available. In addition, we are looking for people interested in becoming homemakers/home-maintenance workers for this program. If interested, call us at 613-336-8934. â&#x20AC;˘ Pine Meadow Nursing Home is celebrating 25 years this year! Time to celebrate! Pine Meadow Nursing Home serves

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the communities of Lennox & Addington and Frontenac Counties. The Board of Land Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lakes Community Services and the residents of Pine Meadow Nursing Home invite you to a special celebration at the Home at 124 Lloyd St., Northbrook on Friday, Sept. 7 from 2pm to 4pm. Come and enjoy cake, tours, speeches and much more! â&#x20AC;˘ The Mazinaw Lake Swim Program would like to thank all of the businesses and private individuals who very generously donated to our program, also to Parks Ontario for the use of the facilities at Bon Echo. You know who you are, and you'll see your names proudly displayed around town on the backs of the shirts worn by the kids who came through the program this year. Without you, we could not continue to run this very valuable program. Thanks also to those who donated baked goods & helped out at the bake table and BBQ at Cloyne Showcase. All money raised goes back into the program so we can fulfill our promise that no child will go without the gift of learning how to swim. We had over 100 swimmers this July and all eight in the Bronze Medallion class passed their exams. This is a great testament to the kids who have come through all levels of the program. We hope that they will continue with their lessons and be our instructors of the future. â&#x20AC;˘ The Friends of Bon Echo are inviting one and all to join them for a special presentation by Phil Careless, biologist from Balsam Lake Provincial Park, followed by their Annual General Meeting and 30th birthday party! Come out on August 25 from 1pm to 4pm at the amphitheatre at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Not a member? Do not worry, as memberships will be available during the presentation ($15 for individuals, $25 for family memberships). Becoming a member helps ensure the viability park programs. Becoming a new member provides you with an opportunity to vote at the meeting. Bring your appetite as the BBQ will be lit and ready to take your order for lunch at the main beach. â&#x20AC;˘ All are welcome to the amphitheatre at Bon Echo Provincial Park at 7pm on Saturday, August 25 to hear Kevin Callan share his expertise on â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Be a Happy Camper.â&#x20AC;? Kevin "The Happy Camper" is the author of a series of paddling guides and has written many books about camping. He writes a regular column for Canoeroots Magazine and his photos have appeared in Canadian Geographic and Ontario Nature. Join Kevin for an informative and entertaining presentation on why we like wilderness so much. â&#x20AC;˘ Children and their families are invited to the amphitheatre at Bon Echo Provincial Park on Friday, August 24 beginning at 7pm for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Paddling Puppeteers.â&#x20AC;? Kids, have fun and learn about the history of our waterways while watching a puppet show by The Paddling Puppeteers. Meet some colourful puppets and characters while attending this 45-minute show. â&#x20AC;˘ Sat, Sept.1, 8pm to 2am, see seven planets in one evening! The North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve is hosting an evening of star-studded proportions. Well, maybe not stars, but planets! Come out and enjoy the show!

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â&#x20AC;˘ This Sat, Aug. 26 is the Denbigh Griffith Lions 11th-annual Show & Shine in Griffith, 10am to 2pm! Invite your family and friends to enjoy the show, food, and to shop the markets and vendors on site for the day. Admission by donation. The Lions Hall is located on HWY 41 in Griffith. Rain date: Sunday, August 27. â&#x20AC;˘ The last summer meeting of Kids Night at the library will be held Tues, Aug. 28, 6pm at the Denbigh Library. Also, a note about library hours: As of September 1, the library changes to winter hours. However, Thursday is the only day that will differ from the summer, as it will be open noon to 3pm. Visit www. addingtonhighlandspubliclibrary.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ This fall, Denbigh Recreation will host a Horseshoe Tournament on Sat, Sept. 15, 10am at Heritage Park, Denbigh. First prize is $100, second $75, and third $25. Registration is $10 a person, and you need to preregister and pay prior to August 31. Minimum of 20 players required to run the event. The canteen will be open for business the day of. Contact Murray or Bev at 613-333-9852 to register.

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our area lakes, and caught many fish. â&#x20AC;˘ Once again, Harlowe pulled out all the stops to create a scrumptious dinner in aid of Land O'Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook this past week. The food was yummy and a good crowd attended. Harlowe really knows how to make good food in their air-conditioned hall. â&#x20AC;˘ Our Pine Meadow folks enjoyed a recent family day on Sunday with plenty of visits, good food, entertainment and goodtime fun, Hawaiian style â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fitting for their theme. Coming up on Fri., Sept 7, Pine Meadow will celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. All are welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ The rain has been most welcome, as we were worried about wells going dry. â&#x20AC;˘ The Ontario Fur Managers Federation will celebrate their rendezvous in Timmins starting tomorrow, Aug. 24. Their annual general meeting, with the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;a Trapperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Care is a Local Affairâ&#x20AC;? will be some of the highlights.

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he first incarnation of the #HikeCRCA Challenge was such a roaring success with area residents and visitors last fall that the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has decided to bring it back for 2018. The #HikeCRCA Challenge runs from 8am Sept. 1 to 8pm on Oct. 31, and features a simple, three-step process: First, hike the designated challenge trail at each of our conservation areas and at least one designated section of the CRCA-owned Cataraqui Trail and find the special challenge sign with the #HikeCRCA logo. To find the challenge trails, visit the website at the bottom of this article. The second step is to take a selfie with each of the challengesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signs and post it to social media â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Facebook, Twitter or Instagram â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and make sure that the hashtag #HikeCRCA and the location are included in the post. Finally, once you have hiked the designated challenge trails at each of our eight conservation areas and the designated portion of the trail on the Cataraqui Trail, fill out the challenge form to enter our grand prize draw. All eligible entries as of the closing of the contest will be put into a random draw for the prizes. For more information, including full contest rules, visit www.crca.ca/hikecrca.

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nverary’s Kyle Ainslie is a key member of the Cobourg Bulls Softball team’s pitching staff, and helped the team amass a remarkable record in play this season. They won the Ontario Provincial championship without taking a loss in the entire tournament. Kyle and fellow pitcher Clayton Robinson, are core members of the team. They each had very high strikeout to hit ratios, and yielded few runs all year. The team played in July and August with heavy hearts. In early July, shortly before the Ontario championships, where the top three teams would qualify for the national championships, team coach Chris Bell, died suddenly. “We dedicated the rest of the season to Chris Bell,” said Kyle. The team played flawlessly at the provincial championships in Grafton, winning the tournament and leading three Ontario qualifiers into the National Championships in St. Leonard, Quebec, which ran at the end of July into the beginning of August. Kyle’s teammate, Clayton Robinson was named pitcher of the tournament for his two wins, including a shutout in the final, and Kyle pitched a 5 hitter in his game, with 10 strikeouts in a 7 inning complete game. At the Nationals, the Cobourg Bulls plowed through competition all week, winning 7 games in a row, including three shutouts, and only one game where they gave up more than 2 runs. Kyle pitched three days in a row, once in relief, and picked up three wins. He also pitched in the first game of the playoffs, which

was a difficult 2-1 loss to the team from Saskatoon. The Bulls ended up finishing in third place, after losing again the next to day to Owen Sound, which was a disappointment for the team. “The tournament was a success because we did so well through the week, but after that we were hoping to win it,” Kyle said. The season wasn’t over yet, however. This past weekend the Bulls went to the International Softball Congress (ISC) U-23 World Championships, which is an invitation tournament, and they won that tournament to cap off the season. Overall the Bulls won 27 of the 30 games they played this year. Kyle pitched in the final game at the World Championships, recording 12 strikeouts (of 30 batters faced) in a complete game victory, which, he said, was the biggest accomplishment of his career. He was also invited to play on the ISC 2018 all-tournament team. Kyle works for Bencze Carpentry in Inverary, who have been supportive of his pitching career, which takes him away quite often during the busy summer months. He started playing as a youngster in the Kingston and Frontenac Leagues and when he began to develop the potential that resulted in being able to hurl a softball at over 70mph and hit a spot, he joined the Napanee Express. He has since switched to Cobourg, where he will finish his U-23 career next summer.

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drought, but is the whole garden season lost? Being an optimist, I think not. August is the time we can plant plants that we often plant in April. The days are getting shorter and hopefully the nights are getting cooler, which means many plants that bolted like spinach and lettuce or dried up like peas can be given a second chance. The plants that can be started now are the shorter growing season plants and plants that can tolerate a light early frost. • Lettuce—flourishes in cool weather. The seeds like it cool to germinate, so you may want to start them in a cool, shady spot until they appear or cover them with a damp floating row cover to get them going. • Spinach—much like lettuce. • Kale—takes fall frosts in stride and keeps on growing. The leaves become sweeter when nipped by cold. • Peas—soak the pea seeds overnight to give them a start on germination. I like to grow snow peas as the pods are so sweet and delicious.

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Arden holds first ever Family Field Day at Rec Park I t was billed as “Brought to you by: All of us in Arden.” “It was the seed of an idea that fell on fertile ground,” said organizer Jordan Chatwin. “This really is a great place to grow a community.” Earlier this year, Chatwin got to talking with a few people about the possibility of holding a Family Field Day at Arden Recreational Park — you know, races, games, a barbecue, wagon rides, ponies for petting. So, he started getting together with groups like the (District 1) rec committee, the United Church, Matson Construction and the Fire Department. And last Saturday, it all came together. “It’s just to promote recreation for kids and families in the area,” he said. “But I kind of envision it as like every fair you’ve ever been to as a kid. “We even have cotton candy.” Chatwin said it’s “100 percent” that they’ll hold another one next year, and

he’d like to see it as a two-day event. “We can’t be sure between now and then, but I’d like to involve business more,” he said. “I’d like to see those booths where you can get switchblade combs. “Getting back to the fertile ground metaphor, the sky’s the limit and we’ve laid the foundation.” “It’s a day in the park,” said Arden Coun. Cindy Kelsey. “We just need some bands playing music.” And strangely enough, while it was set up for Arden residents, it seemed to attract a significant number of people from outside the immediate area. “Many of the people I’ve been talking to are not from Arden,” said Louise Moody, who was there with an EarlyON booth. “I like doing this.” “There must be a lot of people from outside the area,” said Malcolm Sampson. “I don’t believe we have this many kids in Arden.”

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Three-legged races are usually thought of as kids’ events, but not in Arden last Saturday as “kids” of all ages got in on the action.

Jessica Wedden — 16 and already a consummate professional

ike many 16-year-olds, Jessica Wedden has a summer job. Maybe you’ve seen her work. She plays the fiddle and step-dances.Unlike most teens however, Wedden has been doing this job since she was 10 (about a year since she first started playing the fiddle) and she keeps getting busier and busier. There’s a reason for that — she can really play that fiddle. “Last year, I did about 50 gigs,” she said. “I think I’ve done 53 already this year.” Not bad for somebody that’s just going into Grade 11 this fall. Last Saturday, she had a gig at the Parham Fair with frequent collaborator Reilly Donnelly. That’s after she’d already

played Roots on the Clyde earlier in the day with Shawn McCullough. Now, most people probably didn’t notice, but she was wearing a sleeve on her left arm. It turns out that her rigorous practice schedule has left her with strains in both forearms. “The left one’s a bit worse,” she said. “But it’s OK, I’ll just have to rearrange my practising for awhile.” Undaunted, even at 16, she’s a seasoned performer who found a way to adapt to this temporary setback. And most audience members probably didn’t notice any difference in her perfor-

mance, other than her letting her bandmates take on more of a lead role. “It’s only affected three shows,” she said. “And all of the organizers were OK with me playing more of a backup role when we explained it to them.” She’s even worked in a way to turn this minor setback into building up her musical chops. “I’ve been taking singing lessons,” she said. “I’ve been enjoying working on singing backup with Shawn and Reilly.” It’s all part of the learning process. At this point, she still looks at music “as more of a hobby”, but she definitely would like to do it for a living when school is done, perhaps as a music teacher, perhaps maybe a little more. “I’m still expanding — jamming,” she said. “There’s an artist development program mentioned that I’d like to look into. “I’ve looked at music programs after high school like the one at St. Lawrence, but a teacher told me they’re more orient-

ed towards becoming a technician.” And performing, so far at least, is where Wedden shines. “I might go touring after high school,” she said. “That would be a lot of fun.” But for now, she’s just enjoying the process, taking inspiration and picking up all aspects of learning music wherever she can. “I was lucky enough to take a fiddle workshop with (Canadian and U.S. national fiddle champion) Shane Cook,” she said. “And of course, I wouldn’t be here without (her fiddle teacher) Cindy Thompson.” And she’s still learning. “I love playing with Jon McLurg,” she said. “He’s so laid-back and kind of quiet, but I’ve learned a lot from him.” Wedden still has a pretty full fall schedule before winding things down as the school year gets back into full swing. For a listing of where to hear her perform, visit www.jessicwedden.

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When? Jessica Wedden with Reilly Donnelly at the Parham Fair Saturday.

Pine Meadow Nursing Home Celebrates 25 years! The Board of Land O’Lakes Community Services and the Residents of Pine Meadow Nursing Home invite you to a special celebration: Pine Meadow Nursing Home is celebrating 25 years of serving the communities of Lennox & Addington and Frontenac Counties. Come and join us for cake, tours, speeches and more as we celebrate this significant milestone! Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd St., Northbrook, ON Friday, September 7, from 2-4. Program at 2.

8 weeks of Thursdays Thursday, Sept. 20 - Thursday, Nov. 8 4 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. 15 weeks of Wednesdays Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Wednesday, March 6 4 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. (not including Christmas holidays)

How to sign up?

Registration is Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4-6 p.m. at Frontenac Community Arena. If you can’t make it, email Kathy Bateman at: kathybateman99@hotmail.com Spaces are limited.

Cost?

$375 for the year (pending number of registrants) Payments may be made in two instalments ($187.50 x 2) on Sept. 6 and Dec. 5.

Where?

Lessons will take place at the Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Rd., Godfrey. ALL skaters who haven’t passed Stage 5 must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet for all sessions.

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On behalf of St. Kilian’s Altar Society of, Ardoch, a big THANK YOU to all our volunteers who helped prepare, serve and donated to our Annual Turkey / Ham supper and the Rafﬂe. Thank you to everyone who supported our supper to make it as successful as it was. We also appreciate all who came out to enjoy the meal. The Raffle was won by the following: 1st Double Bed quilt won by Ellen Bellefeuille of Ompah; 2nd $200 Gift cert. Home Hardware won by Jacob Dufour of Plevna; 3rd $100 Cash Prize won by Linda Greene; 4th LCBO Gift Basket won by Wayne Manion; 5th Hand Painted Paddle won by Veronica Hartman of Napanee; 6th Handmade teddy bear & blanket won by Ken Meimer of Ohio; Handmade wooden clock won by Father Paul. 50/50 Draw of $45.00 won by Rick & Diana Lafrenier.

OBITUARY Ellery, Robert Dec.13, 1924 ~ Aug.7, 2018 Robert Wesley "Bob" Ellery - at the age of 93, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. He will be sadly missed by his close friend and former partner Rose. Proud father of his children Jackie Macdougall (James) of Brighton, Karen Miron (Dan) of Grafton, Rick of Kelowna, BC., Melanie Ellery (Ryan McMaster) of Vancouver, BC., Ron (Angie Vanwort) of Tweed. Cherished grampa of Lori, Travis (Sydney), Tarrayn, Shannon (Nathan), Sarah (James), Mike (Kate) and great-grampa of Clair, Audrey, Sophie, Mason, Miles, Max, Hunter and Addison. Bob will be sadly missed by his brother Bill (the late Wyonna) of Oakville and his sister Joyce (the late Ivy) Britnell of Brighton. Pre-deceased by his parents, George & Florence and siblings, Joan, Raymond and Roger. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends. Bob stayed active throughout his life enjoying his two passions: fishing and gardening and his skill and knowledge in both was unparalleled. In keeping with Bob's final wishes, cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook. An interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the L&A OSPCA (Lennox & Addington Humane Society, 156 Richmond Blvd., Napanee ON K7R 3Z7 613-354-2492). Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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OBITUARY GODFREY, Kenneth Wilson Suddenly at Perth Hospital on Wednesday August 8, 2018 in his 67th year. Loving son of the late Donald and Pearl Godfrey. Dear brother of Mary Hickey (Late James), Ada Jarvis (Jackie), Verna Weber, Donna Teal (Art), Jerry (Joanne), Late Ray (Dawn Ray), Marilyn Godfrey, Cheryl Godfrey. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and many friends. Rested at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home on Saturday August 11, 2018 at 2 pm. Interment was in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

WHAN, Auldin John Peacefully at the Kingston Health Science Center on Monday August 20, 2018 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Wilna Burke. Dear father of Barry Whan, Janice Thompson, (Late Orie), Debbie Whan. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham. Friends will be received on Friday form 2-4 6-8. Funeral Service will be hel;d in the Funeral Home, on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 11 am. Interment Oconto Cemetery. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

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Biking at the crossing A new kind of rally by Bill Bowick entral Frontenac has had three railroads and, a hundred and thirty years ago, almost had a fourth. That makes for hundreds of road crossings and at least two railway crossings. The oldest of these was created when The Ontario and Quebec Railway (OQR) crossed the K&P in Sharbot Lake in the late 1800s, giving the name of the pub in Sharbot Lake a legitimacy that was probably not anticipated. That railway crossing is today a trail crossing. And it has the potential to become a very major one, which could turn Sharbot Lake into a trail hub and Central Frontenac into a significant travel destination. It has already given us trails into town from four different directions. To the north, the K&P right-of-way forms the back-bone of a snowmobile trail all the way to Calabogie. Some of this is privately owned, but within Central Frontenac, the right-of-way is a multi-use trail owned by the municipality…a start. To the east, the OQR right-of-way (later CPR’s Havelock subdivision) provides a multi-use trail almost to Glen Tay. The OQR also provides a multi-use trail to the west. The trail to Tweed has been registered as part of the Trans Canada Trail for more than twenty-five years and connects us to all of western Canada through what is now called The Great Trail network. To the south, the K&P (with exception of some short pieces between St. George’s Lake and Tichborne) gives us a multi-use trail to Kingston and connects to all of eastern Canada via The Great Trail Network at Harrowsmith. These four trails give us the mechanism for a new kind of bike rally, one of which allows participants to choose their level of effort and to go as either individuals or as part of a group. There will be four return bike rides starting from the Railway Heritage Park. They are different in distance and quality of trail surface, so some are more demanding than others. If a rider completes the most difficult ride, he will be given a red ribbon, for the easiest ride, a yellow ribbon and other colours in between. The really tough riders who do all four may be seen sporting four different coloured ribbons. “Bragging rights” is the prize. Riders must register at the check-in desk before they start and check in on return. Their proof of completion will be a selfie taken at the turn around point. If you don’t have a camera, I guess we’re just going to have to trust you. The north ride will be on the K&P with a turnaround at the little round lake north of highway #7. The east ride will be on the CPR line with turnaround at Fall River Road. The west ride will be on the CPR line south of Sharbot Lake with turnaround where the trail crosses Brewer Road. The south ride will be on the K&P with turnaround at St. George’s Lake. Biking at the crossing is one of a number of events planned for the second annual Trail Day on September 15. Plan to be there. Even if you’re not a cyclist, it will be fun to watch others come and go as you enjoy the other activities.

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

Thursday August 23

NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

Friday August 24

CLOYNE - THE PADDLING PUPPETEERS 7pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Kids and families - have fun and learn about the history of our waterways while watching the 45-minute puppet show. PLEVNA - FIREFIGHTERS BINGO 7pm. Clar-Mill Hall. $500 jackpot, canteen available.

Sat Aug 25 – Sun Aug 26

SILVER LAKE POW WOW 10am-5pm. Silver Lake Provincial Park. 24th annual - and end of summer tradition. contact Trudi - 613-375-6356

Saturday August 25

BOLINGBROKE - TRIVIA NIGHT 6:30pm. Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall (ABC Hall). BBQ and Trivia Night, doors open 5:30, BBQ at 6, games begin 6:30. $15 per person. Prizes. Bring a team (6-8 members) or join a group there. Info - info@ abchall.ca CLOYNE - PRESENTATION 7pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. All are welcome to hear Kevin Callan share his expertise on “How to Be a Happy Camper” at the amphitheatre. Join Kevin for an informative and entertaining presentation on why we like wilderness so much. CLOYNE - SPECIAL PRESENTATION 1pm-4pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Phil Careless, biologist from Balsam Lake Provincial Park. Followed by Annual General Meeting and 30th birthday party. Memberships available during the presentation ($15 for individuals, $25 for family memberships). DENBIGH GRIFFITH LIONS’ 11TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW & SHINE 10am-2pm. Food, refreshments, market, games, music & fun! All exhibitors and vendors welcome; just bring your own tables. Tailgate Flea Market, where show participants can sell car parts from their trunk. Info: Jan at 613333-1748. DINNER & QUARTER AUCTION 5pm-9pm. To benefit McDonalds Corners’ Agricultural Society Sat., Aug. 25, 5 to 9pm. Cold cuts, salads, roll, dessert, tea & coffee. 7pm, auction starts. Tickets $15. Advance tickets only. Must be 19 or older to attend. Bring your own quarters if possible. Tickets available Hills General Store, 613-278-2020; Jeannie Kelso, 613-278-1391; Alice Gilchrist, 613-278-1020.

HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 INVERARY - BOTTLE DRIVE Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Expensive year for the Inverary Youth Group. We are asking for donations of bottles and cans to the park canteen. Volunteers will be there to help you offload. A drop-off trailer, located in the driveway at 3950 Round Lake Road, will be there for the month of August. MABERLY FAIR Maberly Fairgrounds. 136th annual Maberly Fair. The 2018 fair theme is “Cows: everything except the moo.” NORTHBROOK - YARD AND BAKE SALE 8am12pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. 108 ASddington Road 2, Northrbook. Lots of valuable treasures PLOWING MATCH 10am. East end of 3118 Sunbury Road, Sunbury. Host farm family - Colleen & Charlie Sloan. Farm operated by Jeff, Richard & Robert Sonneveld. Details: call Martin Oomen (613) 5834761 or email martyo@kingston.net VERONA - HARRROWSMITH ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH GOLF TOURNAMENT 8am. Rivendell golf course. Proceeds to Camp Trillium. Info 3722410

Sunday August 26

ANNUAL CLOYNE/ARDEN SENIOR BALL TOURNAMENT 2pm. Cloyne Ball Park. With the games continually ending in a tie, each team is doing their fair share of toning up. DENBIGH - DENBIGH GRIFFITH LIONS 11THANNUAL SHOW & SHINE 10am-2pm. Denbigh/ Griffith Lions Club. Invite your family and friends to enjoy the show, food, and to shop the markets and vendors on site for the day. Admission by donation. Rain date: Sunday, August 27. LAIDLEY’S MABERLY UNITED CHURCH CEMETARY SERVICE 2pm. Co-ordinated by Jim and Nancy Buchanan and Rev. Jean Brown. MEMORIAL CENTRE FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-2pm. Local products from Frontenac County including Freedom Farm of Battersea. NORTHBROOK - MEMORIAL SERVICE 2pm. Northbrook United Church Cemetery (Hwy. 41 in Northbrook) In case of rain, the service will be held at Land Of Lakes Emmanuel United Church at 108 Addington Road 2. OCONTO MEMORIAL CEMETERY SERVICE 2pm. Oconto Cemetery. Hosted by the local ministerial. Please bring a lawn chair. Rain location Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. Details: contact Pastor Mark at 613-279-2267. SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour SNOW ROAD STATION - ANNIVERSARY 11am. Snow Road Presbyterian Church. Karen Hinke is the

pastor and Wayne & Mary Abrams are the singers.

Tuesday August 28

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 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

Thursday August 30

NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. Murphy “Celtic Music.” For tickets, call Kip Tugwell: 613-278-1836.

Sat Sep 1 – Mon Sep 3

MABERLY SUNDANCE ARTISAN SHOW Fall River Pub and Grill. Labour Day Weekend. 10am5pm Sat and Sun, 10am-3pm Mon. 40 artists. Wood turning, ceramics, stained glass, and much, much more. BBQ available, music throughout, free admission, all welcome. Info and artisan flipbook SundanceStudio.ca SYDENHAM - BRING A FRIEND TO THE PARK WEEKEND 8am-6pm. Frontenac Provincial Park. Invite some of your friends, young or old, who have never been to the Park and take them on a hike or canoe ride to show them Frontenac’s best kept secret.

Saturday September 1

2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN SOCIAL 12:30pm. Sydenham Lake Association. Get your boats ready, decorate them up, join someone on a boat. $2 per card. 50% of proceeds going to the SFCS. Prizes. Rain date Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 if needed. BREAKFAST 8am-11:30am. Henderson United Church. French toast, sausage, pancakes and beverages, 8am to 11:30am. The cost for this scrumptious breakfast is a free will donation. INVERARY - BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am. Inverary United Church. STAR PARTY 8:30pm. See 7 planets in one evening (only Mercury is unobservable); watch moonrise ~11:00 PM. VERONA - 12TH ANNUAL VERONA GARLIC FESTIVAL 8am. Verona Lions Hall. Info Wayne 613374-3807

Sunday September 2

BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 GODFREY - CAR AND BIKE SHOW AND BBQ

12pm-4pm. Godfrey Social Club (38 and Westport Road)Special event to thank all the local volunteers. Prizes, games, free will offering for dinner. MEMORIAL CENTRE FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-2pm. Local products from Frontenac County including Freedom Farm of Battersea. PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 8:30pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Rain date for September 1 SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour VERONA - JOANNE OF RUSTIC CREATIONS 2pm-5pm. Blue Roof Farm. Only two Sundays left! Joanne’s wonderful creations include intricate wire trees on barn wood frames, acrylics on old storm windows, stain glass flowers and grapevine wreaths. All the art except for the paintings will be 50% off.

Monday September 3

BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON.

Tue Sep 4 – Thu Sep 13

SHARBOT LAKE - POT LUCK LUNCH AND BIRTHDAY MEETING 12pm-9pm. North Frontenac Telephone Company. Sharbot Lake 39’ers Lunch at noon, meeting to follow, Discussion for our next trip away. Call 613-279-3220, or 279-2990

Tuesday September 4

BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. COUNCIL MEETING 4432 George St, Sydenham Town Hall. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. PLEVNA - SHARBOT LAKE 39ERS 12pm. North Frontenac Township Office. Pot luck at noon. meeting and games to follow. Contact Shirley Crawford 613279-2990, or Dortohy Fraser, 613-279-3220

Wednesday September 5

BOLINGBROKE - LINE DANCING 3pm-4pm. ABC Hall. Two 8-week fall sessions begin Wed., Sept. 5 from 3-4 pm and Fri., Sept. 7 from 10-11am. Beginners always welcome. Info: Rhonda Aisbitt (613) 885-8543, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca. DINERS 12pm. Glenburnie United Church. $11 for meal. Please register to attend by calling 613-3766477. RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS LUNCHEON 11:30am. Crossing Pub. SHARBOT LAKE, ON - FORGET-ME-NOTS 10:30am. Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. Music by Denzel Killingbeck and Roger Hermer. Maybe some dancing. 10:30am. Lunch at noon. Come and join us - it’s lots of fun. Exercise your brain and your body.

Japhy Sullivan, headed to Ireland, to play MERA on Saturday Japhy Sullivan, fiddler and songwriter, returns to his Lanark County roots to perform at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners on Saturday, August 25 at 8pm. Sullivan, originally from Maberly, Ontario, got his musical start as a member of the Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra under the direction and tutelage of Carolyn Stewart, He has been studying music at Concordia University in Montreal for the past three years and will be studying as an exchange student at a University in Cork, Ireland beginning this fall. Cork is not far from Sullivan’s ancestral origins in Clonmel, Ireland, the home of the original Sullivan, who arrived in Canada in the 1820s. Sullivan has performed locally on his own and with his own band, A Conspiracy of Sound, his family’s band, Bob Spelled Backwards, and has shared the stage as a guest performer with many musicians, including David Ross Macdonald, Irish Mythen, and Scott Cook. He also has some recording credits to his name, in-

cluding local songstress Ali McCormick’s latest album, and is currently working on his own solo recording project. Although known locally mainly as a fiddler, Japhy has lately taken up songwriting, accompanying himself on guitar. His lyrics range from humorous to wistful and thought-provoking. On August 25, Japhy will be performing both original songs and fiddle tunes, focusing on traditional Irish repertoire. Japhy will be accompanied by his brother, Noah Sullivan, on guitar. Since the proceeds from this concert will help fund the educational excursion, the August 25 concert is being billed as the Japhy Sullivan Scholarship Fundraiser. Earlier in the day, Japhy will be teaching a masterclass for the current Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy McCall. The Japhy Sullivan Scholarship Fundraiser is Saturday, August 25 at 8pm at MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at Tickets Please 11 Gore St

E, Perth, ON (Mon-Sat 10-5), by phone at (613) 485-6434, or online at www.ticketsplease.ca. They can be ordered by

phone or online and then picked up at the door before the concert. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

The great butter tart challenge

n Saturday, September 1, judging for the 4th-Annual Butter Tart Challenge takes place 10:30am at the bandshell, Sharbot Lake Beach. You won’t want to miss this event. Andrea Dickinson, a wellknown local cooking instructor, baker and farmers’ market enthusiast, will join again as coordinator and host of this entertaining and colourful event. Do you have a cherished family recipe for butter tarts? See the following details to enter the contest. You may prefer to taste the samples that will be passed around to see if you agree with the judges’ decisions. If you are lucky, you may even be able to buy a dozen to take home if they last long enough. The judges are community members of different ages and positions, and their main qualification

is that they really love butter tarts. Andrea Dickinson and Mary de Bassecourt were inspired to start this annual contest in 2015 when reading about other butter tart festivals in Ontario. There will be butter tarts for sale at the market as well. The winner will be awarded a prize of $50 and the title of “Best Butter Tart in Frontenac County.” Deadline for registering is August 31. Think of a creative title for your tart. You can leave your six tarts for judging between 9am–10:15am at the bandshell. Winners will be announced at 11:30am. Register your entry with “Butter Tart” as the subject line in an email to slfminformation@gmail.com. See contest rules at sharbotlakefarmersmarket.ca or at facebook.com/sharbotlakefarmersmarket.

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AuguSt 23, 2018

“Labour” of Love - Sundance show in Maberly

his Labour Day Weekend, get ready for 40 artists to converge behind Fall River Restaurant on HWY 7 in Maberly and create the annual Sundance Artisan Show. Celebrating their 12th year on the Fall River Restaurant festival grounds, Sundance Artisan Show artists are preparing to show off their latest creations. For those of you new to the show, the outdoor setting is a picturesque backdrop of open field lined by a forest and a lush riverbank with the stone ruins of an old water mill. Under a string of white-canopied tents, 40 artists display their wares for people to enjoy over the three-day Labour Day weekend. “It’s a beautiful time of year, and having it on the long weekend means that locals, visitors, and cottagers can plan an enjoyable outing that will please the whole

family,” says Organizer Tess Steenberghe. With as many different styles as there are artisans, the array of fine art and fine craft is diverse. For your home, you’ll find wooden sculptures and turned bowls, stunning stained glass, glass centre-pieces and décor, pottery, and ceramics. For outdoor art, you’ll find whimsical birdhouses and gargoyle sculptures, colourful furniture, and cleverly-recycled metal garden art. For fashion, you’ll find weaving, creativelydesigned jewellery, and hand-designed clothing and hand bags. You’ll have no trouble pleasing every generation of your family in this relaxed and inspiring venue. And, your gift cupboard will be set for the year. “It’s an opportunity to meet the artists behind the beautiful creations,

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ask questions, and get a feel for how their craft is made,” explains Volunteer Choleena DiTullio. “One of the beautiful things about a show like this is that you support the artist fully. The artist gets to display the entire expanse of the fruits of their labour, not just the items that a gallery or shop is willing to carry. You get to see the off-the-wall, unique things that an artisan experimented with or considers their most creative exploration. When you see that perfectly peculiar item, get it! You’re not likely to find it in a shop, so get it now and stash it away for the ideal occasion. And, if your family has a gifting scenario where you draw names from a hat, you’ll be a hero when you volunteer to take the name of that hard-to-buy-for member of the gang!” she says with a chuckle. Formerly a studio tour, Sundance Ar-

tisan Show changed its format in 2005 to evolve into a single-location event on Highway 7 behind Fall River Restaurant in Maberly. Becoming a one-stop venue allows more time to doddle and enjoy the art. Accompanied by tasty offerings from their BBQ, and live music and picnic tables, it’s a great way to spend the day, so mark it on your calendar. The show is open all three days of Labour Day weekend. Parking, facilities, and admittance are free. Saturday is 10-5, Sunday is 10-5, and Monday is 10-3. For more information and an interactive “flip-book” of the artists, check their website at SundanceStudio.ca.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – September 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm. CAREERS – RECEPTION CLERK For details on the Reception Clerk position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:00 pm TENDERS - PW-2018-14 – FINAL CAPPING & CLOSURE OF PHASE 1 – LOUGHBOROUGH WASTE DISPOSAL SITE Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on September 12, 2018, Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham. SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on August 23, 2018. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Offices, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St, Sydenham ON

THinGs TO DO SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER! The museum will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday weekly from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Call 613-376-3027 Ext 2600 or by email SouthFrontenacMuseum@gmail.com.

LIBRARY HOURS Hartington Branch (located at 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre). Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-372-2524

storrington Branch (located at 3910 Battersea Road) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-353-6333 sydenham Branch 4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-376-3437

Kingston frontenac public library (located at 130 Johnson St. Kingston) Several locations and hours to serve you Visit www kfpi.ca/hours-and-locations

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. 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS Are you on the list to vote for the upcoming municipal election on October 22, 2018? Go to the township website and select Voterlookup.ca to ensure you are on the list. Check out our “2018 Municipal Election” page for the certified list of candidates.

Open fOr Business PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Due to temporary staffing changes in our Planning Department, residents are strongly encouraged to make an appointment. Appointments can be made to meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm by calling Extension 2226.Thank you for your patience during this transition. 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.

liVinG Here 2018-2019 RECYCLING CALENDAR Please do not discard your current Recycle Calendar as it continues on the reverse for the 2019 collection weeks. Also remember that both garbage and recycle collection are for everyday consumable, usable household products only, not yard or garage items. Thank you. VACATIONING IN SOUTH FRONTENAC? Nothing can compare to a week at the lake 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 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.

Want to vote in the 2018 Municipal Election this October? Septic System Do’s & Don’ts Do:

• Know where your septic tank and leaching bed are located on your property • Keep accurate records of septic system maintenance, pump outs & service calls • Test your well water at least three times per year for indicator bacteria (spring, summer and fall) • Have your system inspected/pumped out by a licensed installer or sewage hauler - every three years for a house & every five years for a cottage or 1/3 full whichever comes first - best time of year for pump out is summer or fall before the cold weather • Clean the effluent filter (located in the tank where it flows to the bed) at least once a year • Direct surface water/drainage away from leaching bed • Conserve water use to reduce amount of wastewater needed to be treated

Make sure you are on the voters list!

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Don’t: • Put fats, oils, paints, food waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, sanitary

products, condoms or anything plastic down the drain • Use special additives that are claimed to enhance your septic system • Use cleaning detergents that are high in phosphorus • Enter your septic tank • Dig on your property without knowing where your septic system is located • Drive or park over your septic system • Pave over your leaching bed • Build a deck or accessory structure over your septic system • Put an above ground pool, outdoor skating rink or garden over your leaching bed • Plant tree over your leaching bed • Allow livestock over your leaching bed • Connect rain gutters, sump pumps or storm drains into your septic system • Drain hot tubs or pools into your septic system

Septic systems recharge to groundwater and can impact the quality of your drinking water. A properly functioning septic system is part of a healthy water cycle.

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Local Family Farms joins with Open Farms InFrontenac By Jeff Green nly a store like Food Less Traveled/ Local Family Farms, the store that Kim Perry runs in Verona, would fit in as one of the stops on a tour of farms in South Frontenac. The store is not only an outlet for many growers in Frontenac and the surrounding region, it is also tightly connected to the Perry-Anjou Farm in the Harrowsmith-Yarker area. The Perry family farm supplies the store with most of its grass fed beef, pork, chickens and turkeys, and Kim and Dave Perry’s kids work in the store and on the farm interchangeably. The ten year old store was one of the host sites at the Canada 150 South Frontenac Tour last year, and at the Open Farms InFrontenac event, set for September 9, it will host not only Perry-Anjou farms but other local farms that are not open at their own locations. One of them will be Orbit Farms, run by Jeff and Sue Peters on MorelandDixon near Inverary. The beef Farmers of Frontenac will also have a booth, as will Wilton Creek Dairy, among others. The Perry’s will be bringing some livestock over Kim Perry with her son Grant were running the store this week. to the store from their farm, and there will be activities on the grounds outside the said Kim Perry from the store on Tuesday, also makes pies, butter tarts, savoury bakas she was taking a break from baking ing and soups, using locally sourced prostore as well. duce, for sale in the store and at special “It’s a great opportunity for us to work pies. events. This week she was preparing for In addition to selling an array of food and with some of the farms whose products we the annual Night Market at the Memorial other products from local producers, Perry sell, or who we share with in other ways,”

Centre, which brings together music, food, beer/wine/cider, local farmers and artisans, and this year, fresh fruit pies and butter tarts from Verona as well. Local Family Farms has become a fixture in Verona after taking over the location that used to house Pam’s Country Bulk Store many years ago. Ever since it opened, it has provided a more convenient way for consumers to access locally produced meat than purchasing it directly from the farm. It has grown as the burgeoning local food movement InFrontenac has developed and new farmers have taken up the challenge to start producing and selling a wide variety of agricultural products. At the InFrontenac farm tour there are some farms that have been developing their own unique agricultural practices over a generation or two on the same patch of land. Still others are bringing knowledge from other regions to new farms, and others have jumped into farming as a vocation, armed with only some training, a lot of energy, and a love for the challenge of farming in the 21st Century, with its mix of technology and reverence for the way things grow. The tour takes place on September 9 from 10am-4pm. See the ad below and look to the Frontenac News for farm profiles in the lead up to the 9th.