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ike all event organizers, the committee for the Sydenham Lakes and Trails Festival were hoping for a nice day and a good turnout. Well, as it turned out, they got a beautiful day and a turnout that exceeded their expectation, so much so they ran out of ice cream, hot dogs and burgers and had to send out for more. They even ran out of registration forms. “We had 150 people registered by 11 a.m.,” said Ross Sutherland. “It’s been steady ever since. We had to get 150 more forms printed up and we registered some people on slips of paper.” It was a busy day down at The Point on Saturday. The idea was to show off the lakes and trails in the area along with a guided tour of historic Sydenham. The day featured a paddle around the lake with the Kingston Dragon Boat Club, the Cataraqui Canoe Club or just paddling around on your own. Kayaks and/or canoes were provided by the Sydenham Canoe Club but a lot of people brought their own. Then there was a cycling event around the lake (a 21k loop) or for the more adventurous, 32k and 44k guided loops. Organizers estimated there were at least 50 cyclists involved and the Think First Foundation put on a bicycle safety, skills course, bike repair and helmet fitting clinic. As well, the library had a number of oversized games and there were several booths and displays. “I hope this will become an annual event,” said Sutherland. “The weather cooperated — which this year is a miracle. But it showed that people in South Frontenac like

Sydenham Walking Tour

by Wilma Kenny n historical walking tour of Sydenham Village was part of the program at Saturday’s Lakes and Trails Festival. It offered a quiet but fascinating change of pace from the variety of paddling and cycling-related events, which drew the majority of the day’s participants. Like several of its neighbours, Sydenham village had been an important and busy centre from the mid-1800’s all the way into the 1930s and ’40s. But over the years, many of the one-time landmark buildings have burned, been torn down, or, like the high school, lost the features that once distinguished them. The stories, however, remain; passed down, retold, some in danger of being forgotten, others still just whispers, too fresh to be told yet. The tour was based on an illustrated booklet published several years ago by Ginny Trousdale and Wilma Kenny, written by Kenny. Participants were provided with a map outlining a walk through the village with storytelling stations where four local storytellers, Peter Hamilton, Joanne Ankers, Christine Kennedy and Ginny Trousdale, entertained the walkers with stories and pictures about the village’s past. Joanne and Ginny both wore dresses made by Lorraine Lobb of Sydenham in the style of 150 years ago. Christine was in period costume of her own creation, including her grandmother’s apron and a splendidly decorated hat.

All four have real theatrical talent and distinctive personalities: their performances were funny, individual and polished. Approximately 40 people of all ages took the tour, and from their comments, had fun and felt they had learned a lot, too.

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by Wilma Kenny

outh Frontenac Council held a brief meeting this week to resolve the question of exceeding the amount ($1,000,000) budgeted for the construction of a new fire station at Perth Road. The current station is in disrepair and considered unfit to be used for training meetings, and Council has already purchased a larger lot on the main road for the new fire station. Public Works Manager Segsworth confirmed that only the supplemental water tank has been removed from the specifications presented at last week’s Council. There was brief discussion confirming the intent that the same building design could serve as a prototype for future firehalls in the Township. The training room has potential to be used by the Township for public meetings to gather community input on issues, training space for public works, and Federal and Provincial Polling stations. Mayor Vandewal said that while in an ideal world all the Township fire halls would be replaced in the not-too-distant future, in reality some of the halls are functioning adequately, and with proper maintenance and upkeep could have their lives extended. “We need to keep our halls maintained to a higher standard; there has been no upkeep on these buildings for years.”

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court

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ames Godin, 55, was convicted on one count of driving with blood alcohol over 80mgs per 100mls of blood, and one count of driving while under a suspension order. He will serve 60 days in jail and his license will be suspended for a further 3 years. Godin, who lives outside of Arden, was stopped at a ride check in May and pulled to the side when the plates on the vehicle he was driving did not match the vehicle. It turned out his license was under suspension, and he was uninsured. After noticing an odour of alcohol, he was given a roadside breath test, which he failed. Later breathalyser results showed blood alcohol of 123 and 111.

Judge Griffin accepted a joint Crown and Defence submission for 60 days jail time, and warned Godin that if he comes to court again on similar charges “the sentence will be measured in months”. Two “drive while under a suspension order”, and single charges of driving without insurance, driving without a permit, and using an illegal plate were all withdrawn. Charges withdrawn A charge of possession of an illegal substance against Chloe Lellemand-Brasseur, 22, was dropped after she completed court ordered diversion. Christine Webster, 56, agreed to sign a peace bond with the condition that she stay away from her brother Martin for 12 months, and a charge of assault against her was with-

drawn. Ongoing Jeremy Pershaw, 33, is facing two charges of operating a vehicle while disqualified, two charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, two charges of failing to comply with court ordered conditions, and one charge of failing to appear in court. He has a lawyer and will return on August 21. Allison Potter, 40, is facing charges of possession and production of an illegal substance and un-authorised possession/storage of a firearm. She also has a lawyer and will return on August 21st to deal finally with charges that have been before the court for a year. John Texiera, 65, is charged with “Theft under $5,000”. He will return on August 21.

Significant upgrades coming to Oliver Scott Memorial Park by Craig Bakay

entral Frontenac Council authorized the go-ahead for a septic system and canteen/washrooms/warming/storage area at Oliver Scott Memorial Park in Sharbot Lake with the intent to complete construction in the fall of 2017 at its regular meeting on Tuesday July 11 in Arden. Specifically, the resolution authorized Chief Building Official Shawn Merriman to apply for the appropriate septic permit, issue a purchase order and proceed with the construction of the canteen building. “I hope the canteen can be built this fall but September might be too optimistic,” Merriman said. “November is more realistic. “If I’m lucky I’ll be able to present a plan at the August Council meeting but it will more likely be September’s meeting.” In 2016, Council set aside $30,000 for facilities at the park, which is adjacent to Granite Ridge Education Centre. Merriman said that a well will cost $7,500 and the septic about $12,500 including the cost of permits and such. That won’t leave much for the actual construction as well as the necessary drainage and other costs to be taken into consideration.

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it’s our responsibility.” Several councilors were concerned about parking. Much of the the available parking area on-site will be taken up once the rink is built and much of the plan involves a partnership with the school to use their parking lot. “I’m sure the Limestone Board will want to enter into some type of agreement,” said MacMunn. “They use the ball field now for some activities and we have had a similar agreement in the past for the tennis courts (beside the former Sharbot Lake Public School.) Merriman said he too was concerned about parking long term because it is conceivably possible the school might not want its parking lot used sometime in the future but “I’m more concerned about drainage.” Coun. Phillip Smith said he was concerned that “we’re not treating all the rec committees the same. “District 4 has raised a lot of money for facilities and I’d like to see more money from District 3.” Merriman said that he was impressed with all the work and plans District 3 has already done and “this is a worthwhile project and the District 3 committee should be applauded for their amazing endeavor and commitment to raise what will probably be between $250,000 and $500,000 (depending on the inclusion of an in-pad cooling system. “In addition, the Township may have an obligation to make sure that which was removed is returned and so that even if the rink/pad never occurs thus this building should be constructed regardless.”

Pine tree and sign at Arden Hall

t the Central Frontenac Council meeting in Arden last week, District 1 Rec Committee Chair Wanda Harrison and Glen Matson addressed Council on two issues — one being safety issues concerning the large white pine at the entrance to Kennebec Community Hall and the other being the sign on the hall. “It’s grown to the point where maybe there is a problem,” Matson, who operates a tree business and offered to cut it down, said. “There wouldn’t be any charge to the municipal-

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Council did approve the removal of the tree. Concerning the sign, the District 1 committee is still hashing over several options, Harrison said. While there is little doubt it needs some work, the question is just how historically significant it might be. It’s painted plywood that has sustained some rot and it could be quite fragile to remove intact. Estimates vary as to when it actually went in (circa mid’80s) and the actual name of the hall for that matter. But where the sign is now was the window of the principal’s office when the building was a school. There are no plans to change the diamond below the hall sign. “Things are pretty much up in the air (regarding the sign),” Harrison said after a Rec committee meeting this week. “The presentation to Council was pretty much a stick-your-toe-in-the-waterto-take-the-temperature. “We’ve had some offers to restore it but many people would like to see something new that incorporates the Township Logo. “And at the end of the day, the Township owns the hall and all we can do is make recommendations.”

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r. O'Connell has suggested that council take Adam Smith's "level playing field" into account while they ponder where a chip truck should go. I agree that you'd want to put a chip truck somewhere level, so that the grease didn't spill but I'd like to point out that you couldn't put one on Adam Smith's "level playing field" because it is an imaginary place. Adam Smith was famous for believing in all kinds of imaginary things. He believed that a giant, invisible hand would come down from outer space, steal from the rich and give to the poor. Then again, 200 years ago in Scotland that may have been true. But I doubt it. I certainly hope that council does not take Adam Smith's idea of a "level playing field" into account when they ponder new rules for chips wagons. It probably makes more sense to consider real things, like parking and hot grease. David Bates

Re - futuristic plan

raig Bakay’s report in the July 13 News about NF Mayor Ron Higgins being “two months away from futuristic plan”, missed making one point very clear. This does NOT have the backing of North Frontenac Council. The Mayor brought these ideas to our June 30 meeting, where Council agreed that there was no problem with Ron Higgins independently researching a topic, and saying that he was a township Mayor working independently. Any Councillor can do the same. I myself have researched an energyfrom-waste technology that I can’t seem to get much local interest in. I was very surprised to see this in the Frontenac News. I don’t wish in any way to criticize our Mayor for looking into innovative ways to help this community prosper, but… to report it in the local paper like this is a mistake. As far as I’m aware we are not two months away from a workable plan. John Inglis, Councillor - Chair of NF Economic Development Task Force

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hile North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins wastes his time in dreamland on the Earthship of Ubuntu he should be reminded of two things. First and most importantly, the mandate we gave him and his Council when we elected them was to manage the township on our behalf. We needed a cleanup in several areas of our Township Administration and we thought he could do that. Second, for years volunteers were the back bone of small and tax-poor townships north of Highway 7. Our communities were busy and thriving. Hamlets had two or three gas stations, grocery stores, places to eat,

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hotels and motels, and small tourist cabins. SINCE 1970 Swarms of summer people came every year and most had U.S. license plates. Then with amalgamation Township Admin took over control and imposed new rules, restrictions and a despised Code of Conduct. Volunteering became extremely frustrating and so risky it came close to dying out. While the number of Township employees soared so did its budgets and our taxes. Businesses and tourists disappeared. Ron’s objective may be to get back to that bustling state but his first mandate means he should spend his time on first things first. The message is he should spend his time repairing and managing the Township first. We are not in Shauguan, China or Kharp, Siberia. Mr. Higgins is supposed to be our Mayor whose role is not to be an entrepreneur but to create an environment where entrepreneurs can thrive. But he must start by cleaning up his own township House first. He’s wasted enough time in dreamland on the earthship of Ubuntu. When he has addressed and resolved our real Administrative problems and restored honesty, integrity, openness and good governance at the Township hall we can all dream with him – and that is legacy enough for the people of North Frontenac. Leo Ladouceur (Ed. note - this letter was edited for space considerations)

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t last Tuesday’s (July 11th) meeting, SF Council voted to defer consideration of water quality testing for hydrocarbons (BTEX compounds (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene)) in the wells of residents of the hamlet of Hartington. This despite expert recommendation to do so as a precaution to ensure that the domestic wells within 300 metres of the old gas station spill site (now owned by the township) were tested for cancer-causing benzene. Amazingly, not all councillors seemed to be aware that SF Township had already tested several wells in the immediate vicinity of the contaminated ground. At a cost of only $300 per well it should have been a ‘no brainer’ to complete the job, and show concern for the residents’ health, especially as it is not their fault that the gas station groundwater contains unsafe levels of hydrocarbons. And the cost will be a lot less than the Perth Road fire hall estimate ‘overruns’. Meanwhile, the Council was quick to support assessing water quality in Sydenham Lake by supporting the establishment of a sampling program for chloride and sodium contamination at storm water outfalls Insurance Specialty (Sydenham Lake Water Stewardship ProGroup No s Kingston gram). motion to defer there. John Lesperance

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• Thank yous are extended to all of the volunteers who helped with the Dinner provided to Council when they held their annual meeting in Arden. A special thanks is extended to the Kennebec Firefighters who showed off their BBQ skills and provided great burgers and hot dogs. Thanks to all! • The Arden Artisans are sponsoring their 10th Annual Garden Party & open Studio event Saturday July 22, beginning at 10 am. This year the Artisans have partnered with the Arden Canada 150 Committee which gives the event more publicity and coverage. Door prize tickets will be available at each of the Artisans studios with the draw being later in the day, along raffle tickets for the Canada 150 Quilt. Although this event focuses on the Arden threesome, there will also be six talented artists at the community centre. Along with the additional artists and their work there also be a “Blueberry Dessert Tea” and this will be your opportunity to sample blueberry baking by local volunteers. Visit the artist’s studios with your garden party hat then drive over to the Community Centre, partake in some conversation over displays and dessert. Hope to see everyone Saturday. • The following weekend, the Arden Seniors are holding their 25th Annual Summer Sale July 29. There will be Vendors inside and yard sale folks outside, a Raffle with cash prizes, a Bake table, a Silent Auction, and a Lucky Prize table game. Inside Breakfast will be peameal bacon on a roll, coffee and tea, and by 11 am there will be a BBQ outside. The seniors have made it their mission to support and donate to the numerous groups in the Kennebec area. As in previous years they have made a motion, at a spring meeting, to donate at least $1400.00 this year to those local groups. • The Arden Legion/Arden Canada 150 Committee will cosponsor the Memorial pig roast held Saturday August 5 starting at 5 pm. Tickets are $15.00 per adults and kids under 12 are half price. Take this opportunity to have a great dinner, talk with friends and fill out a ballot to win a handmade wooden train. This annual event has a great turn out with lots

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• The Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday, July 22, 9-11am, at the New Apostolic Church on 13 Lane Street. • Looking ahead to August, a Church Homecoming Weekend is planned for the 18-20, with activities and music. Stay tuned for details! For info contact Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com. • Thank you to those who took the time and participated in

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• Congratulations to Don Crone from Godfrey who won the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal at the “East Canadian Pickle Ball Championship” held in Ottawa! You might wonder ‘what is pickle ball’? It is a game resembling tennis, in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net.

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• Hatha Yoga classes with Pamela are held Tuesday mornings at the ABC Hall, at 9:30 until August 8. For information or to register call Freda (273-2571). Cost is $13 each session. • Chinese and American Mahjongg is played at the ABC Hall on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Beginner lessons for those who have not played. Men and women welcome. $5 admission goes to hall upkeep. For information contact Rosetta (613268-2548).

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• A big crowd for the social dinner at Snow Road on Wednesday evening, 46 people were in attendance. The tables looked beautiful with their pink tables cloths and red and white flowers. Thanks to Johanna, Jeff, Peter, Sue, Jo-elle amd Lorie who set everything up. Birthday people: Fred Fowlert, Janis Brown, Carol Morrison and Jeff Soworski. There was also a quiz about Canada. It’s amazing how little we know about Canada. We thought we knew everything. There was wonderful musical entertainment by Mary and Dave Taylor from Arden. • Friday’s Coffee break was hosted by Jeff and Sue. Lots of strong coffee and goodies. It was Bastille Day. A celebration of the French revolution. There was a table full of artifacts from Sue, Jeff and Joelle. About 35 people attended. • Our next music night will be Thursday July 27. Bill White and Friends will be playing, from 7 to 9. $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Lite lunch, everyone welcome. • As a celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary, Dianne Lake has put together 150 years, 150 women, 150 stories which will be held on July 29 at 10 am until 4pm at Sharbot Lake United Church Centre. If you want any more information about this event call Dianne Lake at 613-279-2991. • On Sunday morning after church at the River of Life in Plevna, Harriet and I stopped at the Shamrock Bakery in Plevna for a bite to eat. What a busy spot. People were coming in and out the whole time we were there. The owners name is Nuala. It opened May 24 and is open from Thursday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 5pm. There are shamrocks everywhere. There are Irish scones, soups, sandwiches, prepared meals, all kinds of baked goods, preserves, etc. There is even an art gallery. Glad we stopped to check it out.

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he Trail Time Junction bike shop sprang up in a previous abandoned corner of the Johnson Real Estate Office in Harrowsmith in early June without much fanfare. Martha and Sean, the volunteers who operate the shop for the owner, who is disabled, were motivated by a love of cycling and an enthusiasm for the K&P and Cataraqui Trails. “We knew that people were using the trails for cycling and that cycling is gaining in popularity in South Frontenac, and we were able to make this space into a decent shop, so here we are,” said Martha when I visited last week as they were opening for the day. Since they have opened, they have quickly become a clearing house for people getting back into riding, avid cyclists looking for repairs or upgrades to their bikes, and curiosity seekers from around the community. They sell refurbished brand name bikes, mostly from Giant, Trek or Norco, in a price range of around $250 to $350. They also recondition bikes and buy and sell. “We get people who want to upgrade their bikes and

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he small straw bale building in the parking lot of the Fall River Pub and Grill at Hwy. 7 and the Elphin-Maberly Road is back in business. In past summers a coffee shop has been open at that location, and now it is the home of the new Maberly Bakery. Bonnie and Ross Palmer recently purchased the former Maberly United Church and were planning to build bake shop on their property over the next year or two. “But when the opportunity to lease the coffee shop came up we changed our plans,” Bonnie said early this week when interviewed at the shop. While the shop is small Bonnie is baking bread, cinnamon buns, lemon squares, and hundreds of butter tarts each day on site. They opened over the Canada Day weekend as a test run and Bonnie says “we were overwhelmed. Everything sold.” They spent the next two weeks preparing, celebrating their anniversary and opening a few days before the official launch of their business last Saturday morning (July 15) at 6:30am. From now until at least Labour Day they will be open from 6:30am – 5pm but it pays to go to the shop early in the day because by mid-afternoon the selection gets pretty thin. I visited on Monday at 2pm for an interview but had to return on Tuesday morning to get a photo because there were only 3 lonely butter tarts in the display case. It is early days for the business, and hot dogs on homemade buns are available now, but the plan is to put on a breakfast sandwich, prepare homemade sausage rolls and Jamaica patties for lunch as well as a daily sandwich. All this will complement an increasing line of classic Ontario baked

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Thursday July 20

DENBIGH – GOOD FOOD BOX PICK UP, 2-5pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Info. Angela 613333-1901. OMPAH – FIDDLERS AND FRIENDS concert, 7pm at Ompah Community Centre. Cost: $10. VERONA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY, 10am; Road 38 and Burnett St. for Verona Electronic Community event board. Refreshments and snacks afterwards at Muddy Waters Restaurant. We hope you will be able to attend – RSVP would be appreciated.

Friday July 21

BON ECHO - HEALTHY PARKS HEALTHY PEOPLE DAY, Pumphouse beach at 9:30am. Exposure to natural environments such as parks enhance our ability to cope with and recover from stress, injury or illness. CLARENDON-MILLER – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS BINGO, 7-9:30pm Clarendon Miller Community Hall. HARLOWE HALL – OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30 pm. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome players, dancers, listeners and newcomers VERONA – SENIORS AND DRIVING PRESENTATION and BBQ, 11:30am-1:30pm, Verona Lion’s Centre. Pre-register for lunch at 613-376-6477 by July 19.

Saturday July 22

ARDEN ARTISANS – 10th ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY & OPEN STUDIO EVENT 10am-5pm. At 1010 Willett Ln for Judith Versavel, 1040 Big Clear Ln for Joanne Pickett, 1029 Elm Tree Rd for Sarah Hale, and the Kennebec Hall 5998 Arden Rd for guest art-

ists and a treat of Blueberry Dessert Tea. BATTERSEA – SUMMER FISH FRY, Battersea United Church, fish fry and strawberry shortcake. CROW LAKE - REMEMBRANCE SERVICE for Lloyd Jones Crow Lake schoolhouse, BBQ at noon, memories start at 1pm. DENBIGH – MEN’S BREAKFAST, 9-11am at the New Apostolic Church, 13 Ln st. Info. Rev. Robert Sprague robertjsprague@gmail.com DOG LAKE – ASSOCIATION AGM & BBQ, Gilmoure Point 11:30am. All welcome. Info. 613-353-1645. FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – DRUM MAKING Wintergreen Studios – 9780 Canoe Lk Rd 10am-5pm. Join drum maker Paul Carl to create a traditional Anishinaabe drum. Info. 613-273-8745 or wintergreenstudios.com GODFREY – CHILDREN’S DAY, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church 10am – 2pm, ages 4 – 12. Lunch provided. Bible story, crafts, and other activities. Register by July 17 with Sarah at 613 372 0302. HARLOWE – OPEN MIC from 2-8 pm, Harlowe hall, Pot luck supper, 5:30 pm. Info Marie 613-336-2557 OMPAH – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Ompah Community Centre Association 10-11:30am. PERTH ROAD - ANNUAL "GIANT" PIE SALE Perth Road Village Sunday School Hall 9am until all pies are sold! Details: 613-353-1690 PLEVNA STAR PARTY: Summer constellations. Begins at dusk 5816 Road 506. See NF township website for updates. SHARBOT LAKE LIONS – ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8-11am OSO hall. Adults $7, Children 6-12 yrs $3. special for summer – fruit cup instead of beans! SYDENHAM – INTRO TO FLATWATER Sea Kayaking, w/ Christine Showler. Frontenac Provincial Park, 8:30am-4pm. $185 plus day parking. Info 613-3766220 or frontenac-outfitters.com

Sunday July 23

PARHAM UNITED CHURCH will be worshipping with the Anglican church at 11 am for their special anniversary then luncheon will follow in the CE Centre.

HARROWSMITH - CAR SHOW at Centennial Park, 8am-3pm. Free to the public, canteen available. $5 per car to show.

Mon July 24 – Fri July 28

VERONA – OPERATION ARCTIC Kids come on out! Verona Free Methodist Church 1-4pm. Games, crafts, experiments and more. Call 613-374-1048

Monday July 24

SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, Senior’s Centre, appointment: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – LEGION MEAL PLANNING meeting, 7pm at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 425. Any interested member please plan to attend, we need your help.

Tuesday July 25

FOLEY MOUNTAIN – NATURE’S PLAYGROUND, 9am-4pm $35 per child ($30 for additional family members), for children 6-12 yrs. Pre-registration required.

Wednesday July 26

HARLOWE COMMUNITY CENTRE - ROAST PORK SUPPER, 4-7pm; adults $15, children 12 & under $7, preschoolers free. Sponsored by the Harlowe Community Centre.

Thursday July 27

FOLEY MOUNTAIN – SURVIVING IN THE WOODS, 10-11:30am. free w/ park pass. learn how to build a shelter, start a fire and cook outdoors! Children must have adult accompaniment. Pre-registration required. PLEVNA – BREAKFAST BUFFET, 7-10am 6598 Buckshot Lake Road. SNOW ROAD – MUSIC NIGHT Snow Rd Community Hall, 7-9pm. Bill white and friends will be performing. Tickets: adv. $10, door $12 Don McLean 613-2780958.

Friday July 28

FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – FIDDLEHEAD SOUP An Evening of Entertainment. Wintergreen Studios – 9780 Canoe Lk Rd. Dinner at 6pm, Concert at 7:30pm. Info. 613-273-8745 or wintergreenstudios.com

Fri July 28 – Sun July 30

BON ECHO – ART EXHIBITION, 10am-4pm, 45 artists’ work on display. BBQ, music, demonstrations, & Sciensational Sssnakes. Info. 613-336-0830.

Neonics impact aquatic ecosystems N eonics are pesticides that are coated onto many seeds sown on Ontario farms. During sowing, a lot of the neonics gets into the atmosphere as dust and a lot more gets into the soil. Some that gets into the soil is carried down into the groundwater and out into streams by rainwater. Neonicotinoids (neonics) have been shown by UK and US research to affect much more than just honey bees. In addition, the "facts" in commonly circulated 'fact sheets', such as for imidacloprid, stretch some points to make the neonics seem harmless. One fact sheet states that imidacloprid quickly breaks down in soil and water but the actual number of days for its breakdown in soils varies from 28–1250 days. In November 2016, Health Canada proposed a ban on imidacloprid. There are questions about the actual benefits of neonics. At least three studies cast doubt on the utility and monetary benefits of neonics. One experiment compared soybean yield from neonic-coated soybeans to yield without the neonics. They found no increase in yield due to the neonics over two years of study. Imidacloprid dissolves in water and is toxic to aquatic in-

Saturday July 29

ARDEN – ANNUAL SUMMER SALE peameal breakfast first then at 11am BBQ lunch, desert, auction, raffle, vendors & yard sales. FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK – DRUM AWAKENING Wintergreen Studios – 9780 Canoe Lk Rd 10am-4pm. Performed by Julie Vachon using prayers, songs, & a drum circle. Info. 613-273-8745 or wintergreenstudios.com GODFREY – FRONTENAC FROLIC Bedford Hall 1381 Westport Rd. 9am-2pm. Fun-filled family day. Info. Bobs-and-crow-lakes.org PLEVNA – INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS Clar-Mill hall on Buckshot Lake Rd, 9-11am. Education session free thanks to the Malcolm Ardoch Lakes Landowners’ Association. (With caution) Bring in plant samples in sealed containers and the aquatic biologists will assist with identification. RSVP with Brenda 613-479-2837, dbmartin@xplornet.ca SHARBOT LAKE – Property Owners’ Association Annual General Meeting 10am, St. James Major Catholic Church lower hall. Agenda at www.slpoa.ca SHARBOT LAKE – ANNUAL DINNER of Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association, 5pm, St. James Major Catholic Church Hall. Chicken BBQ Wine and beer bar. Info. www.slpoa.ca SHARBOT LAKE – VIEWING OF 150 STORIES of remarkable local women, United Church Centre 10am-4pm. Come to read all these stories, gathered from friends and families of amazing women from the area, who have passed on. For details call Dianne 613-279-2991. SYDENHAM – KAYAK BASICS-GETTING STARTED, w/ Christine Showler. Frontenac Provincial Park, 1-4pm. $95 plus day parking. Info 613-376-6220 or frontenac-outfitters.com VERONA - INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN LONGSWORD 1 to 3:30pm, $20 per child. Children older than 8. Equipment provided. Preregistration is required. Info - 613-358-9642 or Ironwood@Bellnet.com.

Thursday August 1

FOLEY MOUNTAIN – OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS, 9am-4pm $35 per child ($30 for additional family members), for children 6-12 yrs. Learn how

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vertebrates at 10–100 nanograms per litre (100 nanograms =0.0000001 grams). US EPA found that the concentration of this neonic in many streams regularly exceeds toxic levels for aquatic invertebrates including crustaceans. Mayflies are the most sensitive. The EPA stated that impacts have cascading effects on food webs and on ecosystem functions. So the arguments about neonics are not just about honey

bees. Aquatic systems also are affected. And apparently, the financial benefits to farmers that the big chemical corporations advertize may not be there. And the ecological impacts are much greater than they say. More information: ehp. niehs.nih.gov/ehp51 www.panna.org/blog/neonic-harmsgo-well-beyond-bee or www.beyondpesticides.org/assets/ media/documents/bp-37

Bench dedication T he Mountain Grove United Church cemetery service was held on July 9 at 2pm in the old cemetery with Rev. Rick Magie leading the service. John Purdon presided over the service. There was a dedication of three memorial benches with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Frances Smith. Refreshments concluded the service.

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Drive in your own vehicle; Drive out a newer vehicle for $500 & up; as is (some vehicles may have valid E-test); 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

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FOR RENT

ARDEN – ground floor, single bedroom all inclusive, call 613-213-3055 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS - $550/month, all inclusive, internet, cable, utility, shared kitchen, bath, and living room. Rear deck and yard. Furnished. 10 minutes from Kingston on Sydenham Road. 5 min. from Sydenham, in a 3 bedroom house. 613-376-6125 or 613-4843279

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AIR TIGHT WOOD STOVE, with 3 black firewall panels, $150, 613-479-5594 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES Summer REBATE with a savings up to $700. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www. chesher.ca SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

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5 SILVER KEYS on a silver ring, with a car fob, found on Frontenac Road, close to Miller Lake. 613-375-8335

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July 22, 23 - 2729 County RD 36, Bolingbroke. Rain or shine. Large sale, Low prices, Free items. MOVING SALE - pine furniture, rattan furniture, pool table, Electric Fireplace, Fishing Boat, and so much more. Rain or shine. July 29th, 2040 Keeley Road Sydenham.

DOYLE CARPENTRY, Interior & exterior renovations, framing, drywall, painting, doors & trim, repairs, and other construction projects. Contact Jeff, doylecarpentry.jd@gmail.com

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PAINTING SERVICES Residential, Commercial & Cottages. Interior & Exterior. Over 25 years experience. Fully insured and WSIB covered. Call Wes Brown for a free estimate. WalCan Painting 613-479-2253 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROB’S WINDOW CLEANING. We clean the windowpanes, screens, tracks and casings of your window. Call today for a quote. 613-2439661 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 SATELLITE REPOINT & REPAIRS. I work on TV & internet dishes. Need Service Now? Call George 613-539-6326 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

GARAGE SALES

Job Opening: 2 - Full-Time Mortgage Operations Support Staff We have an immediate opening for two Mortgage Operations Support Staff for our mortgage operations department in Sharbot Lake, Ontario. We are seeking individuals that are computer literate, have strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to prioritize tasks, and have an excellent attention to detail, all in a busy office environment, mortgage experience would be an asset. The successful applicants may be responsible for the following: maintaining client files and reports; working with new mortgage application; preparing for & funding mortgage transactions; processing construction advances and mortgage payments; conducting insurance & tax account audits; remitting municipal tax payments; as well as communicating and maintaining relationships with clients, mortgage brokers and lawyers. The successful applicants will have a secondary school diploma with 1 to 2 years of work experience in an office setting; Possess a personality and values that align with a company culture of everyone working together to maintain an environment of trust, professionalism, care for people, high ethical standards, adaptability to change, and co-operative teamwork while achieving challenging but sustainable goals. If this sounds like you and you would like to work with a team of mortgage professionals where there are exciting career opportunities, please submit your resume to resumes@ pillarfinancial.ca or go to our website at www. PillarFinancial.ca We wish to thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Closes: August 4, 2017

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Ironwood Sword School coming to Bellrock Hall

n July 29th, Robert Mcleod of the Ironwood Sword School is coming to Bellrock Hall to present a workshop for children 8 and older. The Ironwood Sword School offers training in the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). A HEMA school teaches an actual period style of fighting art based on the study of historical manuals and sources. Ironwood bases its training on the sources for the German Longsword covering roughly the medieval period from the mid 14th century to the late 16th century. The school teaches the unarmored style of fighting where the longsword is the primary weapon, but the system includes techniques for dagger, wrestling, spear, and one-handed sword. Ironwood Sword School has been offering classes since 2014. Robert MacLeod has been studying German longsword since 2008. The introductory workshop includes a brief introduction to the period and the importance of swords to the culture followed by hands on training with blunt swords specifically designed for training safely. Children will learn how to handle a sword safely, the basics of stance and footwork, the basic cuts and guards, and a few elementary exchanges of attack and defense. Students get to practice making proper cuts on a “pell” – a wooden post with a cross piece which has been used since the middle ages. Drills are performed under supervision in pairs with the appropriate safety gear. The workshop ends with a session of “Fight the Knight” where groups of students get to attack the instructor in his full fighting kit. The workshop runs from 1pm – 3:30pm and costs $20. Pre-registration is required. Call 613-358-9642 or email ironwood@bellnet.ca. Participants will need to wear long pants and shoes (no shorts and sandals.

HELP WANTED

COTTAGE CLEANERS NEEDED - location 5 minutes north of Arden, Saturdays July-August $15+/hr. Also open positions for handyman/ groundskeeper, wage based on experience. To schedule your interview call 613.335.5333 FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver's license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@ scheelcommunications.com or fax to 613-6239992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – July 21 & 22, and Hunter Education Course, July 28 & 29, Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

RAFFLE WINNERS

The winner of the Verona Lions Jamboree Raffle ($1000) was Joshua Jones of Verona ON.

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OBITUARY

Anna Naydeene Delves

SHANKS, Noel Charles A citizen of the world, but a son of Sharbot Lake, Noel died May 6 in Burlington, Ont., and will be interred Aug. 5 at Oconto Cemetery. Noel was born Christmas Day 1922 to Arthur and Annie Shanks. An RCAF veteran of the Second World War, Noel flew 29 missions as a rear gunner in an RAF Lancaster bomber, including over Normandy on D-Day. He met King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and the then Princess Elizabeth. Upon his return to Canada, Noel met and married the love of his life, Eileen (née McCord), with whom he worked for many years at Air Canada, with postings in Montreal, Florida and Trinidad. Always curious, Noel delighted his many nieces and nephews with tales of growing up at the Lake, fishing, sailing, racing ice boats and even the time he fell through the ice. Noel adored young people, who shared his wide-eyed enthusiasm for the world. He is survived by his sisters Rose Switzer (Kingston) and Adah Crawford (Vancouver) and 16 nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by Eileen, to whom he was married for 60 years, his brothers John, Howard and Robert, and his sister Lois Boles. A graveside service will be held at Oconto Cemetery at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow at the Sharbot Lake community centre. A generous, caring and kind man, Noel is missed by all who knew and loved him. Donations in Noel’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

1929-2017 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Naydeene (nee CHALLES) Daughter of the late James and Maude Challes, predeceased by sister Isabelle Teal, Naydeene will be sadly missed by her daughter Marie (Al) Snelgrove, grandchildren Kelly Jason, Mike and Liz and 7 great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by The Delves, Teal, Snelgrove Hazelton families. Celebration of Life Sunday July 30, 1-3 @ Piccadilly Hall 1025 Oak Flatts Rd.

Barbara Jean (Horne) Roos April 4 1921 – July 10 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Barbara Roos at Kingston Ontario in her 97th year. Barbara was born in Sudbury, Ontario to Robert and Fanny Horne and spent most of her childhood in the town of Forest, Ontario. She had one sibling, her twin brother Robert. Barbara graduated from Victoria Hospital School of Nursing in 1943. It was while training in London, Ontario that she accepted a blind date and met the love of her life, Robert Peter Roos. The two were married May 26, 1945, and would remain together for over 68 years until Bob's passing in September of 2013. They resided in Cambridge, Ontario, and in retirement spent many months each year at their beloved cottage at Big Gull Lake. The last two years, Barb lived in Kingston. Barbara was a devoted mother to Peter (Charlene), John (Nancy), Katherine, Tom (Anna) and Susan. She was Granna Rosie to Ginia (Lucas), Jacob, Kristy (James), Alden (Tracy), Angie (Jonathan), Galen (Allison), Zeke (Clare) and Karri (Adrian), and 8 great-grand-children (Dallas, Ari, Will, Hudson, Henry, Violet, Natalie and Ava). She was also much loved by many nephews and nieces and their partners and children. One of her great pleasures was sharing in singing at family gatherings and for many years in the Central Presbyterian Church choir in Cambridge. Many people there will be saddened at her passing, as will her longstanding community of friends at Big Gull Lake. The family is grateful to the staff at Riverbend (Cambridge), and St. Lawrence Place and Rideaucrest Home (Kingston) for their care during Barb's last years. Memorial arrangements have not been finalized at this time.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Norman King

Norman King, longtime resident of Crow Lake passed away at Saint Anne de Bellevue Veterans Hospital in Saint Anne de Bellevue, Quebec on July 5th of this year in his 91st year. Norm and his late wife Audrey were the proprietors of King’s Fishing Camp on Crow Lake and Norm was a member of the Sharbot Lake Legion for many years. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Mark (Ottawa), daughter Barbara “Bunny” and son-in-law Stephen Mason (Deux Montagnes, QC), grandchildren Jodi, Neil, Tracy and Emma and great grandchildren Mason, Kylee and Hunter. Norm’s cheerful disposition, infectious laughter and love of life made him popular where ever he went and whomever he met. He will be sadly missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him.

FUNERAL SERVICES

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In memory of our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Special Friend Sam Barr, who passed away July 25 2016. Lovingly remembered by Sherri, Shelley, Sue & our families and Kay. xoxo

Dale Gemmill

Sept. 7, 1945 - July 23, 2015 He never looked for praises, He was never one to boast, He just went on quitly working, for the ones he loved the most, His dreams were seldom spokend, His wants were very few, Most of the time his worries, Went unspoken too. He was there - a firm foundation, Through all our storms of life, A sturdy hand to hold on to, in times of stress and strife. Lovingly remembered, Mary, Rodger, Scott, Cynthia & their families.

he 2nd annual Harrowsmith Car Show is set for this Sunday (July 23) at Centennial Park. It will feature 150 to 200 cars in 10 - 12 categories. Vehicles from the 20’s and 30’s all the way on up to more recent models will be on display. Those interested in showing can register in advance by call the show organizer, Larry Teal at 613-374-2489, or just by showing up early on Sunday morning. It costs $5 per car and there are dash and trophy plaques available at this event. It is free to the public (a donation jar will be set up) and on-site catering is being provided by Kelly Foods of Kingston. "I am really looking forward to this year's show," said Larry Teal. "The first year was a great success. Everyone had a really good time. We have even better prizes lined up this year and everyone in the community is welcome to attend."

Anniversary

65 th Anniversary ~ Snook Help Glenn & Clara Snook celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on July 23, 2-6pm at The Woodstead, 3064 Freeman RD, Sydenham, Ontario.

Thank You - Sydenham Canada Day

On behalf of the Sydenham Canada Day Committee, we would like to thank the following People, Businesses & Associations for their help in the way of Donations, Volunteering, Physical Labour & Repairs, Organization, Supplies, Commitment & Heart that continues to make our Canada Day better and better each year! Major Sponsors: Canadian Heritage, Lion’s Club Sydenham, Township of South Frontenac, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #496, Sydenham High School

Other Donations: John Trousdale Collins Trucking Lisa Holmes Cards Lumber Greg Hollywood Dan Aykroyd Sydenham Landscape Products (Mike Gossage) Terry Thake Monuments Bill Graham Steve Kot Jim Thomas A & D Mechanical James McElrarey Amy Purtell Joe Bowes Alf Lunman Sydenham Food Mart Dan Hutchings Tristan Adams (Design Construction Restoration) A. Oldfield Battersea Auto Service E-Clips The Point Restaurant Gaye Beckwith

Hughie Kamin & LaFrance Law Office Dale Silver Dance Fitazzet Laura Hackett Heart Drop 2000 Distributors M.C.S. (Mechanical Contracting Services) Atkinson Home Building (BMP (1985 Limited)) KDC Enterprises Ltd. Beckwith Contracting Inc. Sydenham Pet & Farm Supply Len Corcoran Excavating Karol M. Willis (Re/Max) Davy Well Drilling Limited Frontenac Outfitters (2017) Rideau Rain Gutter Kingston Dodge Chrysler (1980) Hartington Farm Services Robert Clinton Dentistry Professional Corporation Dr. Paul Radford, Optometrist Shelley Home Improvements

Sydenham Veterinary Professional Corporation Austin Fox Plumbing & Heating Wemp & Smith Construction Ltd. Sydenham One Stop Craig Fox Dale Babcook Masonary Limited Knapp Appliances Trousdale Funeral Home Ltd. Dr. Sheldon Cook Chiropractic Christine Kennedy Matthew Smith Judy Kirton Jane and John Glassco Gurr Building Services Inc. Ross Sutherland & Nancy E. Bayly Asselstine Hardware Drugsmart Pharmacy Silverbrook Garden Centre Trousdale Stores Ltd. Richard Lobb Memory Lane Flowers R & M Mechanical

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Local chef finds a niche, a converted motorhome with a pig on top by Craig Bakay hances are if you’ve been to an area event where food is being served in the past couple of years, you’ve probably seen a converted motorhome with a pig on top of it. There’s only one and that belongs to Cota’s Mobile Catering. And since they got the operation up and running two years ago, business has been growing and growing. “It’s getting busier all the time,” says Tim Cota, chef/vehicle converter/entrepreneur. Cota, who still lives in the house he grew up in on Eagle Lake, was a maintenance supervisor at RKY camp for 24 years. In the year 2000, he and his wife Penny got married. “We couldn’t find a caterer,” he said. “So we decided to do it ourselves with some help from Glenna McGill.” At their wedding, the Cota’s must have done a good job because they got offers from “several guests who wanted us to do their weddings,” he said. That got Cota to thinking. “I’ve always been a big fan of cooking,” he said. So, in 2008, he got his chef’s papers. Now, you can’t just start cooking and selling it, there are a lot of regulations involved. “Food has to be cooked in an inspected kitchen, there are requirements for time and temperature and pest control,” he said. “Now there are places, like Oso Hall, that have inspected kitchens and that’s fine. “But we started to get calls for events where there was no inspected kitchen like out in a farmer’s field and barn dances.” So, . . . Cota got the idea to bring an inspected kitchen with him. He bought a good used motorhome and

started to work on it getting it to the point where it fulfilled all the required regulations, and the next thing you know, he’s booked solid every weekend into October. “We already have some bookings for next summer and one in 2019,” he said. Cota is big on preparation. Sometimes the mobile unit is used for just that and sometimes the preparation is done on site. He has an assortment of smokers and barbecues he can use that can do 30-40 steaks, 5060 hamburgers, 100 pieces of chicken all in one go. He has propane and charcoal units depending on the demand. He also has the necessary gear to cook pulled pork overnight and he has developed something of a reputation for being the go-to guy if you want an entire pig roasted. He does admit to needing a bit of help with a whole pig though. “Pigs are heavy,” he said. “At about 220 pounds, that’s a lot for one guy to lift.’ Although his mobile unit could be used as a chip truck, that’s not his thing, he said. It’s get back to the preparation thing. “I like to know if I have to have 300 tomato slices ready,” he said. “And I don’t like the idea of waiting around for customers only to be swamped all at once.” He does use local suppliers for some things though. For rolls and pies, he uses Gray’s Grocery. “They’re up to my standards,” he said. “And I’m pretty particular.” And he’s especially particular about his meat. He tells a story about buying a pig that came with only one ear. “That was unacceptable,” he said. “Presentation with something like a whole pig is a big part of it. “We had to take the whole head off.”

Tim Cota’s converted motorhome with the pig on top has become a familiar sight at many area functions.

Now he gets all his meat from Gilmour’s on 38 in Harrowsmith. While he can make things like coq au vin, he said his business is more geared towards the foods people in this area are used to, things they grew up with and expect to see when they’re out for a meal. “I can cook fancy French things but it doesn’t work here,” he said. “When the dinner bell rings, you gotta have a lot of good food on a plate. “And we’ve never run out of food.” By the way, the pig on the motorhome . . . it’s a lawn ornament that came from Mike Dean’s.

Essential Services Fair

he Township of North Frontenac is holdingits Essential Services Fair on Saturday July 22/17 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Ompah Rest Stop on County Road 509. Go to northfrontenac.com for further information. Free Admission & BBQ Lunch. Come out and meet the people from our Fire & Rescue and Public Works Departments, who provide the Essential Services in your community. We will have Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog in attendance for kids of all ages.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE CIVIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY, AUGUST 6 – CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION Only those residents that have garbage collection on Monday, August 6 are to put their garbage out on Tuesday, August 7. All other garbage and recycling collection stays the same for the remainder of the week. Loughborough Landfill Site will be closed on August 6. Visitors to the area, please ensure that you follow the Townships rules and regulations on garbage and recycle collection. If in doubt, call the Township or ask a neighbor! Thank you for your participation in keeping our Township clean. Happy Holiday Weekend!

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

BUILDING SEASON The Township of South Frontenac requires building permits for all structures greater than (108 sq. ft.) 10 sq. m. in area; additions or renovations to existing structures (including decks); installation or alteration of a plumbing system (including septic systems); installation or alteration of a heating or ventilation system and any material alteration to a structure (including new pools). Please contact Building staff prior to starting work to ensure your investment is secure.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Summer hours are now in effect at the Depot - Open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS Council – August 1, 2017 Committee of Adjustment – August 10, 2017

OUTDOOR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE BYLAW Council will be considering a report at the August 1, 2017 Council meeting regarding the regulation of outdoor solid fuel burning appliances. Anyone wishing to address Council on this matter should contact the Clerks Department no later than 12:00 noon July 27, 2017 for delegation status.

RFP’S AND TENDERS Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 pm on July 26, 2017 for the RFP’s listed below, addressed to the Attention: Wayne Orr, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0, clearly marked for the appropriate tender. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Public Works Department, 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham RFP PW-P02-2017 for Engineering Services for the design of two major intersections RFP-PW-P03-2017 for Consulting Engineering Services of Bridge and Culvert Replacement CAREERS – FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA – ARENA ATTENDANT Applications will be received until August 11, 2017, for a complete job description see our website under Town Hall/ Careers.

TOWN HALL CAREERS – DEPUTY TREASURER The Township is recruiting for the position of Deputy Treasurer. See our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is July 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

THINGS TO DO CANADA & ONTARIO’S 150TH ROAD RALLY CELEBRATION – AUGUST 26, 2017 Participants are asked to pile the family into the car and head over to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith to register for their passport to travel around the Township of South Frontenac to visit provincial themed sites as well as bonus sites. During the Road Rally, participants will complete fun mental, physical and artistic challenges and collect clues for chances to win prizes and have some good old fashioned fun. Lots of family activities, entertainment, food and of course a fireworks finale at dusk! See page 29 in the 2017 Recreation and Activity Guide for the road rally route. SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM – OPEN FOR THE SUMMER! The museum is open on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday weekly from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Please contact Amanda Pantrey, Public Education Coordinator for more details at publiceducation@southfrontenac.net. SUMMER CAMP/SWIM PROGRAM – SPACES STILL AVAILABLE! Visit recreation.southfrontenac.net. For information on the programs contact the Camp Coordinator at 613-376-3027 Ext 2231.

Open for Business COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN Attention Harrowsmith Residents: For details on financial assistance to improve building conditions and land use, see the website - Open for Business/ Planning and Development/Community Improvement Plan. This includes façade improvement such as cladding materials, windows and doors, reports to masonry and brickwork, façade restoration, painting and cleaning, signage.

News & Public Notices NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of part of a Township-owned road allowance as follows, Location: Part of Lot 3, Concession XVII, District of Bedford, Reason: The subject portion of road allowance runs shore to shore on an island property in Opinicon Lake. The proposed road closing will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, on August 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM. For more details see “News and Public Notices” on our website. SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE All development (residential, commercial and institutional) in South Frontenac have a septic system which is designed to treat wastewater which goes down the drain (toilets, showers, dishwashers, washing machines, etc) A septic system includes a septic tank and a leaching bed - both hidden below the soil. It is critical to your health, the health of neighbours, the health of the ecosystem and your property investment that your septic system is working properly. It is your responsibility to make sure your septic system is in good working order. See our website for more details – Living Here/Building/Septic Systems. ROADSIDE SPRAYING See our website for details on the 2017 Roadside spraying of wild parsnip. Contact the Public Works Department for more information.

4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net

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by Craig Bakay n July 1 of this year, Sharbot Lake Lions Bill and Linda Zwier travelled to Chicago, Ill. But this wasn’t any regular Lions convention. You see, this year’s gathering of Lions featured a ceremony wherein Bill would be inducted as the Governor of District A3, a large geographic area stretching from Courtice to Storrington, Denbigh to Cherry Valley. It’s an area that contains 50 Lions clubs, seven Lioness clubs, three Leo Clubs and some 1,300 members. Needless to say, it’s a time commitment but so far, so good for the new Governor. “I get a lot more emails and phone calls,” he said. “There’s a lot of paperwork and a lot of visiting other clubs for activities and fundraisers.” But he’s fine with that. After all, it takes seven years to become Governor, starting out with being club president, then moving up to zone chair, region chair, 2nd vice-Governor, 1st viceGovernor and then Governor. “Then, after a one-year term as Governor, you become immediate past Governor and then you’re on an honorary committee that finds solutions,” he said. This is the second time the Sharbot Lake club has provided a District Governor. Dave Hansen filled the post in 1976-1977. As Governor, Zwier will be able to set priorities aided by his advisory council as Lions International enters its second century. “I’d like to see us doing more service, as opposed to fundraisers,” he said. He cites several Lions programs in that, such as vision and hearing screening, environmental programs, youth programs and two new programs — diabetes and pediatric cancer. “We managed to raise enough to send 11 athletes to the Special Olympics last weekend,” he said. He’s also big on the vision and hearing screening programs in schools, citing examples of children who were doing poorly in school before screening programs identified a need for glasses or hearing aides. “And we do a lot of disaster assistance,” he said. “For example, during the Ice Storm, we had $10,000 here in 10 days.” And while all the Lions programs are important to him, there is one that seems to have a special place in his heart, judging by the way he talks about

it — the Lions Foundation Guide Dog program that provides service dogs free of charge to those with vision or hearing impairments, epilepsy, seizures, diabetes or autism. He tells a story about collecting bottles at the Beer Store one day when two people from B.C. came up and thanked him personally. Their son has autism and they got a dog and training for free. “That’s what I get out of this,” he said. “It’s not money, it’s things like those two people from B.C.” Zwier retired five years

ago from Home Hardware in Perth. He didn’t have any aspirations of becoming a District Governor at the time (“I joined to serve”) but there is some pride there when he shows off his new blazer with the governor’s patch (as well as the Helen Keller pin and Founder Melvin Jones pin). But, Linda puts it all into perspective. “He’s not a put on fancy clothes kind of guy,” she said. “He’s a blue jeans, T-shirt, scramble the eggs kind of guy.” Bill nods in agreement.

Bill and Linda Zwier along with their pups Poppy and DaisyMae in their garden near Mountain Grove. Photo/Craig Bakay

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