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September 12, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 36

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entral Frontenac Council rearranged its agenda for its regular meeting Tuesday (September 10) in Sharbot Lake to accommodate its lawyer, who was present for an in-camera session in the middle of the meeting to discuss two matters subject to solicitor-client privilege. But Council also moved a delegation by Janice Morrow up in the agenda because, Mayor Frances Smith said it may have some bearing on what they were about to discuss in closed session. Morrow introduced herself as the spouse of a District 4 fire captain and acknowledged that she had initiated an online petition for the removal of Fire Chief Greg Robinson. “I started that petition to raise awareness of the Fire Chief’s lack of capability, skill and professionalism,” she said. “We also have several questions we’d like answers to by the next meeting (which will be in Piccadilly Hall).” The questions were: • Is there an Acting Fire Chief at the moment? • Is the vehicle that’s part of the Chief’s contract parked at a Township facility since he’s on leave? • How many firefighters have taken leaves of absence or resigned since Robinson took over as chief? • Can we get a review of the fire department budget? and • Can a panel of firefighters be on a panel that does such a review?

“I can answer one of those right now,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “Jamie’s (Riddell) Deputy Chief and he’s definitely acting right now.” When asked after the meeting, ClerkAdministrator Cathy MacMunn and Smith clarified that it’s the duty of the Deputy Chief to act in the Chief’s stead whenever the Chief is unavailable. Riddell isn’t Acting Chief in the way that Steve Keeley was Acting Public Works Manager during a period of time when there was no manager in place. Riddell, it seems, is only replacing Robinson because, in the words of MacMunn, Robinson is “off sick.” When Council went into closed session, a firefighter at the meeting, speaking under a condition of anonymity because, he said Robinson had expressly forbidden firefighters to go to Council meetings, said that Robinson had told firefighters he was suffering from Lyme disease. Questions about the Fire Chief have been swirling ever since his pickup truck was reported stolen late on August 10 or early on August 11, from a resort in Prince Edward County. The truck turned up at the township office within hours of being reported stolen, and was then vandalised with an ae, leading to an intense police response in Sharbot Lake on the afternoon of August 11. While an arrest has been made for the vandalism, the OPP have not commented on their on-going investigation into the theft for over a month.

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$200 grand to demolish SLPS

ouncil approved a bid of $197,485 excluding HST, from Environmentall Contracting Inc. to demolish the old Sharbot Lake Public School Building. The bid was the lowest of 10 bids. There is currently $150,000 in the 2019 Capital Budget for the project and $25,00 scheduled to be put into reserves for it this year, leaving a $25,960 shortfall which will come out of the Recreation Account. Mayor Frances Smith said this is the next step in a process that will lead to two five-unit seniors apartment buildings on the site. “We have a committee looking to develop a business plan now,” said Smith. “We can’t just leave a big hole on that property.” The township paid $110,000 for the property in 2015. Anotehr $110,000 was paid for the former Hinchinbriike school and property.

Fire report Dep. Fire Chief Jamie Riddell gave the monthly Fire and Emergency Services report after last month’s report from Fire Chief Greg Robinson was not accepted by Council on the basis that it contained no statistics. Riddell’s seven-page report contained almost nothing but statistics, ranging from training activities to number of calls, to invoices for billing to MTO. That prompted an enthusiastic compliment from Coun. Brent Cameron, who said: “I appreciate all the work that went into these numbers. “It’s useful to know trends so that we can allocate resources.” New Public Works Manager After coming back from their second in-camera session, Council announced the Township has extended offers of employment to Central Frontenac

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LETTER Re – Radon mitigation

recall from my study of Physics; “hydrostatic pressure" is force applied to a surface area by a fluid (any liquid, any gas). And from our Ontario Building code Act (reaching back to 1975): “Where hydrostatic pressure occurs, floors-on-ground and exterior surfaces of walls below ground level shall be waterproofed." From our National Code: “Waterproofing provides a continuous protection against water ingress and is intended to resist hydrostatic load". lt appears that radon gas is pressing up against every foundation in South Frontenac, and where that “occurs, floors-on-ground and the exterior of walls below ground level shall be waterproofed" in order to stop the gas from entering the home. Further: “The Council of each municipality is responsible for the enforcement of the Act“. Given the deadly nature of radon I assume that Council is immediately going to direct our Chief Building Official to enforce this Requirement; anything less (such as damp proofing the floor slab with a plastic sheet) would be the equivalent of knowingly subjecting citizens (our children) to a radio-active gas that causes lung cancer.

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LETTERS Re: Does Your Vote Count? Depends where you live SINCE 1970

n writing the above article on the likely differences in voting outcomes in the two ridings covered by the Frontenac News, Jeff Green made some interesting points – with which I agree – but in my opinion he interpreted them absolutely incorrectly. Your vote in Lanark-Frontenac -Kingston certainly does count, and may in fact be a major contributor to Canada’s future direction. Here’s what he said: “This paper will reach 12,301 households through Canada Post. Of those, about 1,200, those in Addington Highlands, will have the opportunity to cast a vote that just might help determine how

we are governed over the next four years. The other 90% will not.” He was talking about the fact that in our first-past-the-post electoral system, the ‘winning’ candidate can be elected by as little as a third of the votes cast – so the votes of the majority of people have no impact on who gets elected. But here’s where he made his mistake: First, this election may very well be different from any previous ones. Reports are that a very large percentage of people are simply disillusioned with the major parties: as Jeff Green pointed out, in Ontario Doug Ford’s behavior in office has warned-off even committed Conser-

Police impersonator robs North Frontenac resident - continued from page 1 tember 9). He then heard a tapping on his back window, and a man told him to shut off his car. The man then said, “I have a gun pointed at you, look at your lap. If you do anything stupid, I will shoot you.” The man then demanded that Mr. Mepham give him his wallet and a shopping bag that was on the seat of the car, and that he pass them over without looking up from his lap. The man then left and walked back to his own vehicle. At that time, Mepham reports that he could hear the sound of what he assumes was a women “laughing hysterically”. Then the vehicle, which Mepham said is a dark large SUV, “about the size of a Ford Edge.” At the end of his Facebook post, Mepham had some advice for local residents: “be safe, be calm, be cautious.” He called the police and gave a statement. A Frontenac News reader, called our office after reading the Facebook Post, and we have been in contact with Mephan electronically on Monday. We asked the OPP if they could confirm the incident, and they put out a release on Tuesday morning (September 10) The headline of the release is “Impersonation of a police vehicle. It reads: “On August 30, 2019 shortly after 10:30

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p.m., officers from the Frontenac Detachment responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on Ardoch Road near Browns Lane in North Frontenac Township . “Investigation has revealed that the victim pulled over for a vehicle he believed had flashing emergency lights. A male approached his vehicle and claimed to have a weapon before demanding for his wallet. After taking the wallet, the male left in a vehicle described as a dark coloured sport utility vehicle (SUV). “There are no descriptors of the male nor was a weapon observed by the victim. Police are treating this incident very seriously and remind motorists if you have concerns that it may not be a legitimate police vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately. A call taker will confirm that an officer is attempting to stop you and or will provide you with instructions to follow if otherwise. Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous,

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After escaping the fire in Fort McMurray I, and my family, have different perspective on catastrophic events. We can donate money, and some time, but we as a country can have an even bigger impact. The Bahamas are a fellow member of the Commonwealth and they need help right now. We have the ability to help them with our military. The ROWPU – or Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit – can turn even the filthiest and most contaminated water into a safe and clean drinking source. Please ask your local member Member of Parliament to fast track this aid to one of the friendliest places on earth. Ted Doleman

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• We’ll try this one more time. Please disregard the last two columns regarding the cost of the exercise programs in Arden, Tuesday and Thursdays at the Community Centre. As all other programs sponsored by the Rec committee the cost per person, per session is FIFTY CENTS. As stated above please disregard anything printed in the previous two columns. When In doubt, you can call me or simply go to the Kennebec Recreation Page on Face Book. • The Arden Wesleyan Church will be having a musical worship of God with Reflecting My Saviour, Patsy Schmidt and Chedvat Adonai, on Sat, Sept. 14 at 6:30pm, at the Church. There will be a free will offering, with fellowship following the service. Everyone is welcome. • Volunteers are needed to assist in Trail Day, Sept. 15, Oso Hall, 9:30am- Noon. If you would like to help out please get in touch with Bill Bowick at 613-279-3341. • Kennebec Diners returns to Arden Mon, Sept. 16 at 12:30 at the Kennebec Community Centre. The first menu of the 2019/2020 season is Chicken Marsalla along with Parisienne Potatoes, Coleslaw, tea coffee and juice and dessert. The cost remains at $12 per person. I realize the advertising is late in arriving but if you could give me a call, with your intentions of attending, by tomorrow, it would be appreciated. If you’ve already spoken to me, another call is not necessary. Be ready for a year of guest speakers, games of pleasure and of course, lots of gossip from the Summer. See everyone there. • The Arden Legion’s Chinese Dinner and Auction and the Kennebec Rec Committee’s Italian Night will be held on Sat, Sept. 21. Please get in touch with the Legion or the Recreation Committee for more details.

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Oct. 16th. • Fri, Sept. 20th is Fun Friday at Vennachar Free Methodist Church from 6:30-8pm. Bring along your favourite game and a snack to share; tea, coffee and juice is provided. For info 613 333 2318. • Festival of Small Halls and Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club presents "Cassie & Maggie" at the Lion's Hall, 25991 HWY 41, Griffith on Fri, Sept. 20th. Doors open at 6:30pm, entertainment begins at 7:30pm. Snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase at intermission. Tickets are $25 each and available online at festivalofsmallhalls.com. Limited tickets so, get yours early! If you have Celtic in your blood, you can't miss this gifted duo! Contact 613-333 -1423. • Be sure to visit addingtonhighlands.ca, click on the community calendar and see all the event listings for our hamlet and others in the township, or check Northern Happenings/ Frontenac-live.ca

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• Happy 50th anniversary to Lorne and Linda Deline. All the best and have many, many more years. • Helen Osborne has been on the list for a few weeks waiting for a call to Kingston hospital for back surgery. I do hope that you will soon be free of pain, Helen. • George Gaylord is gearing up for another hip operation next month. Hope your pain will cease, too, George. • The ‘holey’ road going to Henderson has not gotten any better from Harlowe. The holes are getting sider and sider and holier. As the saying goes, if you are constipated take a drive. It is sure to loosen everything up on the Henderson road.

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• Welcome back to school, students, teachers and support staff of Harrowsmith P.S. And St. Patrick's Catholic School! Hoping everyone had a great start to the school year! • Love to play euchre? Join the Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club for Euchre Fun Night (non-competitive), Sat., Sept. 14th at 7pm at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd., Harrowsmith. Cost $5. Great prizes, light refreshments and a cash bar. Call 613-372-0917 for information and to RSVP. • Athena Oddfellow Lodge #306, Harrowsmith, is holding an open installation of officers on Mon. Sept. 16th. at 8pm at the Golden Links Hall. Everyone is welcome. • Condolences to Wayne VanAlstine and family in the loss of Bonnie. • Get well wishes to Bob Clayton. • Happy Birthday wishes go out Gavin Hunter and Hailey Thompson. • If you have anything to add to the column, please forward to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com. Items must be in by Monday morning of each week.

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• Our township folks are really working on Henderson Roadworking right until dark to get it tuned up and pulverized for us. Thanks folks. • Congratulations to Marlene (Clark) Halladay on her retirement from our Township. Marlene got started in municipal politics in the Arden office a few years back. Enjoy your free time, children and Grandchildren Marlene. • We had a good visit at a church lunch in Napanee with Jessie Detlor- Sajevec, Lorraine Shorts and her daughter Glenna. Always good to connect and get the news.

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• Neighbour to Neighbour meets tonight, Thurs, Sept. 12th, at Inverary United Church Hall to "Create Some Healthy Habits". It all starts at 7pm sharp with a short walk around the village. At 7:30pm, guest speaker Leonard Chan, pharmacist at Inverary Pharmasave, will speak about heath issues. Bring your community fall start up information to share. Time to start collecting pine cones for wreath-making on October 10th. • The roast beef dinner on Sun, Sept. 15th starts at 5 pm. at Battersea United Church. Only 100 seats so don’t miss out! Full dinner is only $20 pp and includes strawberries and ice cream for dessert. Please call 613-353-2846 to reserve. • Community youth dances for Grades 5-8 sponsored by Storrington Lions Club will resume next month. First dance will be on Fri, Sept. 20th from 7-10 pm. • Annual Tea Party & Quilt Show by the Perth Road Crafters on Sept. 21 from 11am- 2pm. at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cr. Perth Road Village. Enjoy tea, fancy sandwiches and desserts for just $10. Browse the quilt display, craft sale, penny auction and bake sale. Hope to see you there. • Pork Barbecue Dinner in the Country at Storrington Lions Club Hall in Sunbury on Sat, Sept. 28th. Two sittings 5pm. and 6:30pm. Cost is $15 per person. Enjoy Pork done on a spit, roasted potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, buns and homemade dessert. Ages 12 and under half price. To reserve call 353-2257. • Chris Murphy & Family will be in concert with “Songs from our summer trip” at Battersea United Church on Sun, Sept. 29th at 7pm. • The Battersea Pumpkin Festival is Sat, Oct.5th. This will be its 25th year and your help and support is needed! An information session for volunteers will be on Sept. 18 from 6-8pm. at the Battersea United Church hall. For more info contact Michelle Pantrey at 613-572-6213 or michelle_48_8@hotmail.com. They need help under the big top (cookie decorating, crafts and pumpkin carving), kids games, at the pie social, at the haunted house, and with parking and tractor rides. Call Michelle if you can help in any of these areas. Let’s make the 25th our big year! • Diners Lunch Club in the Glenburnie/ Inverary/ Storington area. South Frontenac Community Services holds the lunch on the first Wednesday of every month at Glenburnie United Church at noon. They offer a hot lunch followed by entertainment for $10. Frontenac Paramedics also run a free wellness clinic before and during the lunch. For details, contact Joanne Silver at joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca or 1-800-763-9610. • Pumpkin Contests for Kids 12 and under! Did you grow a pumpkin? If so bring it to the Battersea Pumpkin Festival on October 5. Prizes for smallest, roundest, weird shape, best colour, and longest stem which must be attached. Or get a pumpkin and enter in the Best Dressed Pumpkin – funniest, super hero, pet, or Storybook character.

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• From her own hospital bed in Perth, Pearl wants to send get well wishes to Bev Ladurantaye. Pearl is enjoying all the cards, visits, and calls while she is waiting for tests in Kingston and wants to thank her family, friends and neighbours for their caring messages and thoughtfulness. • The Diner's lunches have started and the group at Sharbot Lake thoroughly enjoyed the chicken marsala with potatoes and coleslaw followed by chocolate Bundt cake and ice cream. A get-well card was signed for Pearl and it was delivered to her in the hospital. Everyone is hoping to see Pearl at the next luncheon on Mon, Oct. 7th. • For Sale signs have been posted at the former home of Dave Trumble in Snow Road and at the house on Gully Road once owned by Colonial St Pierre so there will be more new faces in the community. • The family of the late Tom Millar invite friends to join them at the Snow Road Community Centre at 2:30 p.m. on Sat, Sep.14th, 2019. Tom, who passed away in April, was the son of Ken and Margaret Millar and grew up on the family farm on Gemmill Road. Please join them to share some memories and refreshments. • Prayers go out to all those in the path of Dorian, including some of our own community members who are travelling. Stay safe everyone.

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North Frontenac honours act of heroism, 59 years later by Craig Bakay

“I’m lost for words,” said North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins at last Friday’s regular Council meeting in Plevna. “When I read the

report on this, I got goosebumps.” That report concerned something that happened 59 years ago, on Buckshot Creek in Plevna. Tim Burtch was four years old and, as four-year-olds are wont to do, he couldn’t resist going out on the ice. “I fell through the ice and was going down for the third time,” he said. Enter 12-year-old Ron Lemke. “Ron crawled out on the ice and saved my life,” Burtch said. Although he’d thought about the incident over the years, that’s about as far as it went. But last summer, Burtch thought he’d like to go back and see where he grew up, where his father, Rev. Ted Burtch had been a minister for many years. “I really don’t know why I came back, I guess I just wanted to see where I grew up,” he said. But then, fate stepped in

again. As he was looking at the creek where he almost died many years ago, he came across a woman and he told her the story. That woman turned out to be Marjorie, Ron’s sister. “I didn’t recognize her,” Burtch said. “But she remembered the whole thing.” So, they decided to go see Ron. “I’ve thought about Tim over the years — whatever happened to him, and there he was, standing at my door,” Lemke said. So, Burtch and Marjorie checked with the Township if there was any way to acknowledge such and act of heroism, and it turned out there was indeed. And last Friday, a number of people got together in the Council chambers to present Lemke with a cake and a certificate that reads: “This certificate is proudly presented to Ronald Lemke for a successful effort in saving a human life which involved exceptional courage and performance. Your heroic actions will always be remembered.” Visibly moved, Lemke said: “I really appreciate this. I’ll put it in my music room

(he plays bluegrass guitar, mandolin and bass) on the wall and people can ask me about it.” Because of Lemke’s efforts, Burtch went on to retirement after a long career as a heavy equipment operator in Ramara Township and Barrie. For his part, Lemke went on to own Tim Horton’s franchises in Perth, which he sold three years ago. Telescope buiding Further to Council’s request, Community Development Manager Corey Klatt reported that he investigated the possibility of applying for a Rural Economic Development grant in conjunction with the construction of a new building to house a donated telescope at the Dark Skies Preserve. “No new construction of buildings or structures are eligible for this funding,” he said. “I did submit an application for the Canadian Experiences Fund. “Successful applications have not yet been announced.” ATV bylaw Clerk/Planning Manager Tara Mieske told Council that a proposed new recreational vehicle bylaw is in the works

Tim Burtch, Ron Lemke and Mayor Ron Higgins. including fees. “The old bylaw (2003) doesn’t match the new Zoning Bylaw,” she said. She said they’re planning a public meeting in the spring of 2020 to inform the public of what’s in the bylaw

and receive feedback. “If you have a home you can store an RV on it but you can’t use it there for more than 14 days in a row,” she said. Treasurer Kelly Watkins said the new rules are nec-

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n Addington Highlands resort owner who had been selected for a Lennox & Addington Tourism Activation Fund grant of $2,500 to hold a music event celebrating The Tragically Hip, is now facing a court date for holding a modified version of the event. Lori Ellerbeck of Mazinaw Lakeside Resort said her event was chosen as one of 13 (out of 27 applications) area businesses to receive a grant, but as things played out, she never received any money and is due in court Sept. 18 facing a charge under Addington Highlands Noise Bylaw. The Bylaw prohibits “the operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound. At all times.” Ellerbeck said she spent considerable time completing the grant application and had intended to hire a Tragically

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Beekeeping in Frontenac County grows in popularity by Catherine Reynolds Alexandra Pedersen is busy as a bee these days. Speaking from her house in Kingston, the 32-year-old talks about the beekeeping workshop she taught last Saturday at Wintergreen Studios in South Frontenac. “I think it went really well,” she confirms. “We had a diverse group of people join us.” A member of the Limestone Beekeepers’ Guild, Alexandra enjoys promoting these creatures that are essential to the survival of humans and our food security. “It’s my passion outside of work,” she says about her efforts to increase the honey bee population in Frontenac County. It was an interest that began during her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph where she studied beekeeping as a science credit. She describes the social structure of bees (queen, workers and drones) as fascinating. “The ability of these tiny, tiny creatures to make such a difference in the environment is remarkable,” she explains. After moving to Kingston, Alexandra quickly established five hives in Inverary which she tends every week or two to assess the health of the queen and her environment. “I learn something different from each of those five hives,” she says. “Every time I open them, they have a unique or different problem.”

According to Alexandra, there is only one queen in every 50,000 bees and every third bite of your food is the responsibility of a bee. From her five hives, she extracts seven boxes of honey which she gives as gifts or sells. A great admirer of the honey bee and its role in the food chain, this beekeeper is working to increase the honey bee population despite the destructive challenges of global warming and certain pesticides. “It’s definitely on everyone’s minds,” she says thoughtfully. Because of the urgency to protect honeybees, Alexandra has seen an increase in their popularity. “I’m overwhelmed by the number of public responses,” she admits. “The beekeepers’ guild headlined the last Science Rendezvous and had more than 5,000 people visit our two-observation hives. Since that event, we have seen a spike in membership.” Alexandra’s work to teach people beekeeping is voluntary through the guild. Asked about the future of beekeeping, Alexandra says she is determined to see these creatures thrive. She’d like to see hives stay at least five kilometres away from farms that use pesticides and hopes Kingston will become more open to having beehives in the city limits. “I really love bees and everything they’re involved with in terms of the environment,”

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SHS class of ’69 celebrates 50th anniversary

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High School had far fewer students than it does today, but with memories fading after 50 years, nobody could really remember how many there were. Most estimates place the number as more that 400 but

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Celebration of Life

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OBITUARY BARNDEN Raymond Thomas “Joe” Joe passed away peacefully at Arbour Heights, on September 7, 2019. Joe, beloved husband of Donna (nee Stevens) for 57 years. Loving father to Kelly Paquin, Marnie Brooks and Tom (Andrea), grandfather to Brooke George (Tyler), David Bowes (TerriLynn), Georgia Brooks, Jayna and Sydney Barnden, and great-grandfather to Lennox and Bo George and Tyson Bowes. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Hazel and brother Ron (Marjorie). Joe had a strong faith. He passed with a smile on his sweet face as he went to meet his brother and parents in heaven. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. IN CARE OF SIMPLER TIMES CREMATION SERVICE 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 Online condolences www.simplertimes.com

Pospisil, Paul Peter Paul passed away peacefully at his home in Maberly, Ontario on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise Pauline (Sly) Pospisil and stepfather of Donald Clark (Kathy) Watkins, Catherine Louise (Dwight) Cheff, and Brian Thomas (Heather) Watkins. Paul was the cherished grandfather of Natasha Cheff, Christopher Watkins, Jonathan Cheff, Ashley Watkins, Amy Hill and Evan Watkins and great grandfather of Christopher and Drake Watkins, Liam, Rory, Ava and Tristin Cheff, Alexander and Abbigail Johnston and Isabelle Regimbald. He was the dear sibling of Florence Ingbrigtson, Steva Studlin, the late Pauline Ward, Mary Pospisil, Rose Smith, the late Kay Adams and Sophie Pospisil. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Friday September 6th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Saturday at 10:00 A.M. A reception will follow the service, the interment will then take place in Olivet Cemetery, Seeley’s Bay, Ontario. In remembrance of Paul, contributions to the Maberly Agricultural Society or Multiple Sclerosis would be appreciated. For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.

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• Rain, glorious rain. At long last my dry garden has had a good drink. Also, the trees are starting to change colours already. • The Birthday Bash community pot luck is coming up on Wed, Sept. 18 at 6pm. I wonder who has a birthday this month? • The Fall ATV Run will be held on Sat. Sept. 21. The trails should not be dusty and the colours may be lovely. • The Community Centre has held several well attended concerts this summer and another one is coming up on Fri, Oct. 4. We saw ‘Standard Time’ last year at the Maberly Fair and were impressed. They are a group of 5 musicians who love to play and sing jazz standard tunes from the 1930’s through the 1960’s. Even if you don’t think you like jazz, I highly recommend this group. • If you are interested in finding out more about the Green Party, there will be a meet and greet with candidate Stephen Kotze at the Community Centre on Sat, Oct. 5 from 10am-12noon.

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Request For Quotation RFQ 2019-21 - Ompah Garage (Ward 3) Furnace Conversion Quotation documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements, and a schedule of locations shall be obtained at the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca

Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager, publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Ext. 230. Lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Quotation at any time up to the Award of the Quotation. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed envelope, clearly identifying the document as: “RFQ 2019-21 Ompah Garage (Ward 3) Furnace Conversion” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0

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any adults enjoy audiobooks, but there's something special about listening to someone read aloud live and in person. It lets you enjoy not just a story but the company you're in. Meghan Cox Gurdon, children's book critic for the Wall Street Journal, has written about the physiological rewards of hearing a story read aloud in her new book The Enchanted Hour: the Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction. "Stress hormones are decreased and bonding hormones increase," she explains. KFPL, which has long offered read-alouds for children and families, is launching a new program beginning September 9 called Grownup Storytime, with the tag-line "Why should kids have all the fun?" Adults of all ages are invited to drop by the Sydenham branch each Monday to listen to stories, essays, excerpts or articles read by Programming Assistant Margi McKay—one week it might be something by Bill Bryson; another, it might be something by Stephen Leacock or Richard Wagamese. Feel free to bring your lunch, or perhaps your knitting. Beverages will be provided. If the group feels like staying to talk about what they've heard, there'll be time for that as well. Grownup Storytime will run from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Sydenham branch, from September 9 through October 21 (except on Monday, October 14, when the library will be closed for Thanksgiving.) Each weekly session of this drop-in program is open to adults of all ages, and no registration is required. Come to as many sessions as you like! For more information, visit www. kfpl.ca . Contact: Anne Hall, 613-549-8888, ext.3528, ahall@kfpl.ca

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n September 8 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Officers of the Lennox & Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle traveling southbound on highway 41 in Addington High lands Township nearSslate falls road. Police located the vehicle and observed the suspected vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Police initiated a traffic stop and determined that the driver had been drinking. L& A County OPP have charged Tevin Shane Jagmohan, age 26, of Brampton contrary to the Criminal Code with: Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, and Operating a motor vehicle while over legal blood alcohol limit

Help Wanted Volunteers needed for Trail Day, Sept 15, • 9:30 AM til noon, Oso Park, Sharbot Lake. Help with Trade Show tent set up; Trail monitors for “Where Trails Meet” event; • 3:00 til 4:00 PM, Oso Park, Sharbot Lake. Help with tent disassembly & clean up. Rewards: high praise, high thanks & low pay. Contact Bill Bowick 613-279-3341.

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Thursday September 12

HOME GROWN IN FRONTENAC FESTIVAL 3005 Forest Road, Harrowsmith. A showcase of amazing Frontenac County talent. Come and enjoy live music, cold beer, mixed drinks and food from our local food vendors! Shop the artisan vendors booths and enjoy family-friendly activities. www.facebook.com/ thecheesecakerybakery SYDENHAM - HOME GROWN FRONTENAC FESTIVAL 12pm-5pm. 3005 Forest Road. 2nd Annual Festival of food, local artisans and music. All welcome TICHBORNE - BOB’S LAKE COTTAGES FOLK FESTIVAL 12pm. 75 Burns Lane North, Godfrey - with Celtic Party Kitchen Band. info - marla@bobslake. com 613 273 9193 for details go to bobslake.com and click on the event page. VERONA - ANCHOR’S AWAY FISH FRY 4:30pm6:30pm. Verona Lions Hall.

CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Kyle Blaney from Belleville speaks on “Bird Feeding & Habitats & Native Plants for Birds”. INVERARY - NEIGHBOUR TO NEIGHBOUR 7pm. Inverary United Church. “Create some healthy hearts” walk around village and guest speaker Leonard Chan from Inveary Pharmacy. NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Sunday September 15 Info: the Lions Toll Road book. 130TH ANNIVERSARY OF VERONA FREE METHODIST CHURCH 10am. Rev. Carl Bull will Friday September 13 ARDEN - BBQ 5pm-7pm. Arden Legion. All be speaking and Crimson River will be the special musical guests. Potluck to follow. welcome GODFREY - FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA BATTERSEA - ROAST BEEF DINNER 5pm. OPENING NIGHT 5:30pm. Frontenac Community Battersea United Church. $20, only 100 seats so Arena. Featuring - Recognition for Darrin Fox, don’t miss out. Call 613-353-2846 to reserve awards for Lynn Newton and Al Pixley, unveiling GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower of new ice resurfacer, cake, cofee and prizes, free Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477 public skating. All welcome SHARBOT LAKE - BBQ CHICKEN DINNER 5:30pm. SHARBOT LAKE - CENTRAL FRONTENAC TRAIL Sharbot Lake Legion. Friday, Sept. 13th$12.00. DAY 10:30am-3pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Legion opens at 3pm for socializing. Supper is at Park. multiple events centred around the trail hub in Sharbot Lake - hiking, cycling, atv opportunities, 5:30pm touch a truck and the Tour de Frontenac Centrale. Saturday September 14 ARDEN - WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE 6:30pm. Info - facebok District3Rec Monday September 16 Arden Wesleyan Church. Featuring Chedvat Adonai (from Kingston) and Patsy Schmidt. Free will offering CLOYNE - SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER 1pm. Barrie Hall. Come to find out all - fellowship through service. CLOYNE - CAMPER CHILI COOKOFF 2:30pm. Bon about prevalent frauds and scams in our area. If Echo Provincial Park. Judging starts at 230PM at you are new to Addington Highland-North Frontenac, please join us Refreshments are served. Presented Amphitheatre. FLINTON - TOUCH THE TRUCKS 10am-12pm. by the Cloyne and District Historical Society Flinton Recreation Centre. Hosted by Lennox and HARROWSMITH - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Addington Resources for Children (LARC) and the 8pm. Harrowsmith Golden Links Hall. Athena Flinton Recreation Club. LARC. Info 613 336-8934 Oddfellow Lodge #306 - all welcome KENNEBEC DINERS 12:30pm. Chicken Marsalla, ext. 257 HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. Parisienne Potatoes, Coleslaw, tea coffee and juice Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For and dessert. $12. Call RFCS - 613-279-3150 to info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-372- reserve 0917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Tuesday September 17 Colebrook Rd. NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. HARROWSMITH - EUCHRE FUN NIGHT (NON- Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land COMPETITIVE) 7pm. Harrowsmith Social & Athletic O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every Club. $5. Great prizes, light refreshments and a cash fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, bar. Call 613-372-0917 for information and to RSVP. sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll

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Wednesday September 18

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall. Celebrating everyone with a birthday this month. Potluck and Live Music. Info - Marily 613-479-2855

Thursday September 19

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 September 20

The cost per person is $15. Please stop in and purchase your ticket. ARDEN - ITALIAN NIGHT 6pm. Kennebec Hall. $18 - advance tickets only. Fundraiser for Arden rink. Hurry, tickets are going fast. Urban Lace will perform. ATV RUN 8am. Register at www.ridefordad.ca. Palmerston Lake Marina. 613-479-2176. BOLINGBROKE - COUNTRY DANCE WITH RED ROSE EXPRESS 6:30pm. Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Hall (ABC Hall). Music starts at 7pm. Cash bar. There will be some line dancing and square dancing. $15. Contact Pat Hough 613.273.3781 or send an email to info@abchall.ca PERTH ROAD - ANNUAL TEA PARTY & QUILT SHOW 11am. Harris Park. Presented by the Perth Road Crafters Enjoy tea, fancy sandwiches and desserts. $10 - Quilt display, craft sale, penny auction and bake sale. SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). $8, Children 6- 12- $4, under 6 - freeIn support of North Frontenac Food Bank. Persented by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions

Sunday September 22

AUTUMN EQUINOX LABYRINTH WALK 6pm8pm. Wintergreen Studios. Participation by donation (suggested donation of $20). No registration necessary. BELLROCK - REPAIR CAFE 2pm-4pm. Bellrock Hall. Bring your broken small appliances, furniture, etc. BELLROCK - REPAIR CAFÉ FRONTENAC 2pm4:30pm. Bellrock Hall. Don’t throw away your small appliances, clothing, bicycles, sewing machines, lamps, toys, and more. Bring them to the Repair Café. Children welcome. Info: rcfrontenac@ gmail.com or friend us at: www.facebook.com/ RepairCafeFrontenac

ARDEN - BBQ 5pm-7pm. Arden Legion. All welcome HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, players, dancers, listeners and newcomers. INVERARY - COMMUNITY YOUTH DANCE 7pm10pm. Storrington Lions Hall. For grades 5-8, sponsored by Storrington Lions Club VENNACHAR - FUN FRIDAY 6:30pm-8pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Bring along your favourite game and a snack to share; tea, coffee and juice is provided. For info 613 333 2318. VERONA - COUNTRY CHURCH 7pm. Verona Tuesday September 24 Pentecostal Assembly. Oscar Simpson presents - Grassy Fiddle Tyme, and Old Hims. Info - 613-374- BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant 2178 socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Saturday September 21 ARDEN - CHINESE DINNER AND AUCTION 5pm. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 273Arden Legion. Advance tickets sales only, please. 4832

South Frontenac Council report

Council resists staff call to end the 2% tax increase ceiling

by Wilma Kenny t Council’s request, Treasurer Fragnito prepared and presented a 10-year forecast of operating and capital costs, based on existing or anticipated service pressures or demands. This largely reflected inflationary increases, without incorporating much in the way of new or enhanced service needs or demands.

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Fragnito’s recommendation was, if the township were to maintain healthy reserve, they should consider a modest tax increase. This led to a scrum, with Treasurer Fragnito and CAO Carbone advocating an increase of somewhere between 2.25% and 3.25%, and the majority of Council, led by Mayor Vandewal, insisting the line should be held at 2.0%. It had been a very long day: CAO Carbone had led Council in a Strategic Planning exercise for several hours, beginning at 9 am that morning. Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services, gave a brief overview of Bill 108 which was introduced May 2 and given assent June 6, with the majority of its changes to the Planning Act taking effect September 3rd. It makes major amendments to the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, the Ontario Heritage Act and the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal (LPAT). Planning Act changes include shorter timelines to approve applications: Official Plans: 201 to 120 days (90 day reduction); Zoning By-laws; 150 t0 90 days (60 day reduction and Plans of Subdivision 180 days to 120 days (60 day reduction). These will present challenges to staff and Councils although the Township’s new pre-application consultation may help save some time. It permits additional residential units to be added to both residences and accessory buildings, which

may work in urban areas, but could be a problem in rural areas without water and sewage. Of even greater concern is the fact that the average citizen will be not be allowed to appeal decisions on draft plans of subdivision if they have made any prior oral or written submission. Councillor Sutherland asked whether a community committee would have any standing with LPAT; Dodds said “So far, that’s unclear.” Community Benefit Charges address a blend of parkland and ‘soft services’ such as libraries, recreation, etc, and are intended to make costs of development more predictable: Dodds said this may make sense in the city, but ‘less so, here.” The specific strategy for setting Community Benefit Charges remains to be finalized, and may present an additional layer of challenges: the Township will need to appoint a land value appraiser. Payment of development charges, which are set at the time of application, can be deferred over many years, thus presenting tracking challenges. Sutherland asked “What can the Township do if these are not paid?” “This is not addressed (in the legislation), answered Dodds; “Sunset clauses will become very important.” Councillor Sutherland said he saw these changes as more expensive for the township, and likely to lead to more conflicts. “All three of the last condo developments are better for having had public input.” Dodds said it will help to put provisions into the new Official Plan

for notifying the public more quickly of pending developments. “Perhaps every side needs to be better prepared right from the start”, said Mayor Vandewal, “to prevent negotiations from becoming so dragged-out.” Request for Same Day Garbage & Recycling Pickup Ron Hipfner came as a delegate to ask Council to consider providing same-day pickup for both household garbage and recycling, particularly for homes located on private lanes where residents frequently have to use a vehicle to deliver and pick up waste containers. Hipfner pointed out that this would cut driving times in half, a definite advantage in terms of time, environment, costs and wear and tear on both vehicle and laneway. Mayor Vandewal replied that while he could not promise a change, one-day pickup will definitely be looked at in the next contract for waste collection. Applewood Condos As a matter of overdue housekeeping, Council agreed the holding symbol should be removed from the Applewood Plan of Condominium. Frontenac Arena Skating Begins Councillor Norm Roberts reminded Council that on Friday September 13, beginning at 5:30 at the Arena there will be a celebration to open the new ice, which will include speeches, cake, coffee, free skating and the unveiling of the new electric “ice resurfacer”. (‘Zamboni’ is a trade name, not a generic name, in case you’re wondering…)

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Trail Guru Visits Sharbot Lake M ichael Haynes was first referred to as a “Hiking Guru” in a 2011 article in Forever Young magazine. This was five years before establishment of the Amazon advertising entity “hikingguru.com”. Michael is a modest individual and no doubt a little embarrassed to be referred to as a Guru but he definitely deserves the honour. In fact, as a biker, hiker, planner, author and broadcaster, the title trails guru might be more fitting. Michael was the lead subject of an Ontario Trails Council article on Trails Heroes. Michael is known as “Mr. Hiking” in Nova Scotia but his interests go well beyond hiking. He has worked on trails issues and with trails organizations across Canada. Michael worked for CBC in Halifax for eight years and in Ottawa for five, reporting on, you guessed it - his favorite subject. He has sixteen books in print and carried by major dealers. Hiking Trails of Ottawa – the Na-

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New bench presented to South Frontenac

tional Capital Region and Beyond covers the Rideau Trail and Frontenac Provincial Park. For his more recent publication, “The Best of the Great Trail, Volume 1: Newfoundland to Southern Ontario on the Trans Canada Trail”, he hiked or cycled major portions of the Trans Canada Trail from Cape Spear to Lake Huron. Among the best routes he encountered were Frontenac Arch portions of the Cataraqui Trail and the K&P Trail. He intends to come back for our Trail Day on September 15 and has agreed to say a few words. I’m sure we’ll all enjoy his anecdotes and benefit from his wisdom. Central Frontenac Trail Day runs from 10:30am to 3pm on Sunday, September 16. See ad on page 12. On September 9 a new bench was presented to South Frontenac as a gift from the Bob Richardson Branch 496, Royal Canadian Legion. The President of the Branch, George Kish for-

mally presented the gift to South Frontenac Mayor, Ron Vandewal. It is located on George

Street, opposite Trousdale's Home Hardware."

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Residents interested in submitting a planning application are strongly encouraged to book a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner. Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.

PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 The final tax installment of the year is due on or before Monday September 30th, 2019. Note that you will not receive a reminder in the mail, the September installment was included on your Final Tax Notice that was issued on June 3rd, 2019. For further information, please email taxes@ southfrontenac.net or contact us at 613-376-3027 Ext 2200. Did you know you can now access your account information online? See your tax bill for more information.

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AT LAST – ENVIROWEB What goes in your Blue Box will STAY in your Blue Box! Easy to assemble, tie wraps included. Prevents contents from spilling out due to overfilling or wind and rain. Allows the Collectors a quick visual of the contents Available at the 2490 Keeley Road Public Services office for only $10! HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The depot is currently EVERY Thursday from 3:00 pm – 7:00 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. SOIL GAS MITIGATION PROGRAM Due to the recent release of the KFL&A (Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington) Public Health of their Radon Testing Study where Radon was found to be above WHO guideline levels in 52% of tested structures and 21% of these structures were above the Canada Health guidelines. South Frontenac Township is proactively addressing radon gas in new low-rise residential dwellings through its Soil Gas Mitigation Program. This program applies to all building permits applied for after August 31st, 2019. For more information and resources, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net.

News & Public Notices SOUTH FRONTENAC 2040 – OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW The Official Plan guides growth and development in a way that considers the social, economic and environmental need of the community over the next 20 years. Attend an Open House to provide input into the vision for our community! • Glendower Hall (Bedford) – September 21, 2019 – 9:00 - 11:00 am. • Storrington Lions Club – October 3rd, 2019 – 7:00 - 9:00 pm • Council Chambers – October 23rd, 2019 – 7:00 - 9:00pm Should you be unable to attend an open house or would like to provide input in writing, please send your thoughts to us via email at officialplan@southfrontenac.net . TENDERS • Tender No. PW-2019-15 – Gilmour Point Park Pavilion - 1:00 p.m., September 18th , 2019 Sealed submissions must be received by the time and date listed above. ATT: Neil Carbone, CAO, 4432 George Street, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0, PW-2019-15 Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Works Department 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON. Please see “Tenders” page on website for more details. SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDERS Take notice that the Township will be conducting a sale of land by public tender on October 17, 2019. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca. Tender packages can also be purchased at the Municipal Offices at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George Street, Sydenham, ON

THINGS TO DO OPENING NIGHT AT THE ARENA The season starts on Friday September 13, 2019 at 5:30pm with a free skate from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.The evenings events will include: Honouring and a moment of silence for Darrin Fox, awards of recognition for Lynn Newton and Al Pixley, unveiling of our electric ice resurfacer. Free public skating from 6 -7:30 p.m., cake and coffee, draws to win one of several great prize packs

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of Adjustment – September 12th, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – September 17th, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Public Services Committee Meeting – September 19th 2019 at 8:30 am • Heritage Committee Meeting – September 19th, 2019 at 6:30 pm NEW WEBSITE DESIGN On September 3, 2019 we launched our new website – www.southfrontenac.net Please note that anyone who had previously subscribed to individual pages on our website will have to re-subscribe on the new site. While this may be inconvenient, Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) prohibits the Township from simply transferring existing email subscribers. Your patience is appreciated during this transition. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerks Office at admin@ southfrontenac.net

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4432 George St, Box 100, Sydenham ON, KOH 2T0 613-376-3027 Ext 3350 or 1-800-559-5862 jbrash@southfrontenac.net

Public Notice - Pesticide Use Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited & the Township of South Frontenac intend to control weeds along guiderails, posts and roadsides within the Township of South Frontenac. The applications will take place along selected roadsides in an area encompassing the Townships boundaries: North-South Boundaries Road 38 starting at Murlon Road North to Westport Road including the Tichbourne area Road 9 (Sydenham Rd) starting at Horning Road North to Rutledge Road Road 1O (Perth Rd) starting at Spooner Road North to Bedford Mills Road Road 11 (Battersea Rd) starting at Mount Chesney Road North to Simpson Road (Keelerville) Road 8 (Westport Rd) from Road 38 East to Salem (Devil lake Road) Burridge Road North to the Township boundary Anderson Road from Bradshaw Road North to Township boundary East Boundaries Washburn Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Burnt Hills Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Opinicon Road from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Rideau Lakes boundary Road 12 (Sunbury Road) from Road 1O (Perth Rd) to Highway 15 West Boundaries Road 4 (Yarker Rd) from Road 38 West to the Camden Portland Boundary Rd Road 18 (Wilton Rd) from Road 38 South to Florida Road Road 7 (Bellrock Rd) West to Church Road Colebrook Road from Road 38 to the Camden Portland Boundary Road The Contractor will be using Clearview (PCP#29752) Active ingredients Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminopyralid (present as potassium salt), Gateway Adjuvant (PCP#31470) active Ingredient Parafﬁnic Oil and Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants, Credit Xtreme (PCP#29888) active ingredients Glyphosate (present as isopropylamine and potassium salt). Arsenal Powerline Herbicide (PCP#30203) active ingredient, lmazapyr {present as the isopropylamine salt) under the Pest Control Product Act (Canada). Commencing May 27, 2019 (weather permitting) and concluding on September 30, 2019 For more information: Contact Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada Limited at 905 304-7359 or Jamie Brash, Supervisor, Township of South Frontenac at 613 376-3027 X 3350. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance.

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Frontenac Open Farms draws huge crowds on weekend by Craig Bakay n only its second year of operation, Frontenac County’s Open Farms event has grown by leaps and bounds. While there was nobody tabulating just how many people showed up at the 10 farms (there were seven last year) but anybody who attended both could tell you — it was noticeably busier this year. “The National Farmers Union had open farms years ago,” said Andrea Cumpson, who managed to answer a few questions while racking up sales of spelt and meat that would make Loblaws envious. “Last year, the County did it (and) we knew from previous experience it was a great way to get people out to farms. “It’s bridging a gap.” Indeed, as spelt was flying out the door of Cumpson’s small store, numerous people of all ages wandered to interact with cows, pigs, horses and chickens — there were chickens everywhere. “There’s even a plowing match going on too — in our beef pasture,” she said.

One big hit at Sonset (which is derived from the name Cumpson, the son part being a hard prefix attached to the farm’s Holsteins many years ago) was the samples of spelt salad, spelt being an ancient grain that’s enjoying renewed popularity and Sonset is becoming well known for it. “I saw a field of spelt on Howe Island (Peter Dowling’s farm) in 1990 and said ‘I have to grow this,’” Cumpson said. “We’ve been growing it ever since 1996.” Her spelt salad recipe changes almost every time she makes it, depending on the ingredients she adds. “Ideally, you soak the spelt overnight in yogurt or lemon juice,” she said. “That stimulates the vitamins. “Then you cook the grain in water for 40-45 minutes and add whatever you want (like oils, onions, peppers, feta cheese . . . think of it as a rice salad only with tastier, chewier grain.)” Down the road at Loughborough Heritage Orchard, Mark and Stella

Heimstra (and their family) were welcoming a similarly large crowd to view the orchards while being entertained by daughter Ellie’s celtic band, Arise & Go. The orchards originally belonged to Robert Veck, who was the the CEO of Dupont in the ’50s. The Heimstras bought it five years ago and proceeded on bringing the heritage operation back to life, using organic farming methods on old trees. “The whole thing is that one learns from one’s mistakes,” said Mark. “Mistakes are good teachers.” For example, he learned the hard way to pick up the apple leaves at the end of the season, thus ridding the orchard of spores and such. He uses things like kaolin clay, cayenne pepper powder, liquid fish, baking soda and garlic oil rather than commercial pesticides — which leads to his number one tip for aspiring orchard keepers. “Get a good sprayer,” he said. Some of the more interesting residents at this

operation, which also includes horses and chickens are a small troupe of KuneKune pigs. But these are working pigs. “They keep the grounds tidy,” Mark said. “But they are also a big part of pest control. “When an apple gets a bug in it, it usually drops to the ground. “The pigs eat the apple with the bug in it, thus breaking the reproductive cycle of the bugs.” This year, participating farms were from South Frontenac and rural Kingston . Participants included: Sun Harvest Greenhouses in Glenburnie, Maple Ridge Farm, Five Star Farm, Long Road Ecological Farm, Otter Creek Farms, Fat Chance Farmstead and Local Family Farms.

Mark Heimstra and grandson Ari along with Oreo the kunekune pig in one of the orchards

Central Frontenac Trail Day 15 September, 2019

Oso Beach, Sharbot Lake All Day 10:30-11:30 10:30-11:45 11am-1pm 11am-3pm 11am-3pm 12-12:30 pm 12:30-1:30 12:30-3pm 1-2:30pm 1:15-2:30 3pm

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Andrea Cumpson mills spelt into flour at Sonset Farms.

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Geocache on the Trails Bike Rodeo Bringing Trails Together - Arrival at the park Touch-A-Truck Railway Heritage Park display will be open. Guided tours of the Railway Heritage Walkway at 1 PM & 2 PM. Mini Trade Show Opening Ceremonies Lunch in the Park. Food by Cota Catering Bandstand Entertainment Family ATV Run on Tay-Havelock Trail and K&P North Tour de Frontenac Centrale Closing Ceremonies