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Snowmobile/ATV grass drags “like a small family” by Craig Bakay Some of these guys were racing before I was born,” said Bill Day, who, besides hosting and announcing the Bill Day Memorial Snowmobile and ATV Grass Drags at his family farm near Harrowsmith is also the head of Snowmobile Drag Racing of Eastern Canada, the sanctioning body for events like this. “We had a little hiccup with the organization a couple of years ago but I think we’ve got it straightened out so we’ll keep rolling out with this. “It was just dropped on me, so it’s what I do now.” And some 200+ entrants and their families are glad he does. On the Saturday of Labour Day weekend, there were 50 classes racing. On Sunday, there were another 41. “On Saturday, we raced until dark,” he said. “It was pretty hectic but we had a lot of people to help out. “We even had someone hit 123 mph in 500 feet.” Indeed, many of the races feature speeds in excess of 100 mph, and that draws fans to the Day Farm to marvel at the speed, the roar of the engines and the beauty of the machine when they are in ful flight. These aren’t your regular snowmobiles. “There are a lot of mods,” Day said. “Most change the chassis and lower the sled . . . change out the suspension. “And then there are the tracks themselves, many with different picks and chisels depending on conditions and classes.” He said many of the competitors have driven 12-14 hours just to get here. “For the pros, there’s a 100 per cent payback of their entry fee, plus awards for finishes,” he said. “For the amateurs, there’s a chance to win $250.” But there’s more to it than just the races. While you can’t even hear the engines roaring from Harrowsmith/Rutledge Road, there is an impact on the community and it’s something Day is keenly aware of. “There’s an impact on the filling stations and restaurants and we’ve also started adding vendors to the race venue,” he said. “This is all for people and we’re all working together in a very small community. “And, I want to see people have fun.” The grass drags returned this year after a hiatus. Day expects to run them again next year.
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disagreement that has been simmering for months between the City of Kingston and the County of Frontenac was discussed at a meeting of Kingston City Council on Tuesday evening (September 3) Both services are operated by Frontenac County with funding from the Province of Ontario, as well as ratepayers from Frontenac County and City of Kingston through property taxes. Under the terms of an agreement that has not been amended for 15 years, the City of Kingston pays an annual levy for the delivery of the services. The formula for the levy to the City for land ambulance is based on cumulative property values in both the City and the County, and the break down for Fairmount Home is a fixed percentage, with City ratepayers paying 68% of municipal costs and Frontenac County ratepayers paying 32%. Back in January county staff presented their estimate for the amount of money
they were expecting to levy from the City for their share of the costs of delivering land ambulance and operating the Fairmount Home long term care facility. The estimated cost increase for the services amounted to an increase of 14.4% for Fairmount Home and 8.7% for Frontenac Paramedic Services (land ambulance). City Council had set a target of 2.5% for its budget increase for the 2019 and passed that expectation on to outside agencies that it provides funding. This is where City and County officials have different recollections. According to Frontenac County staff, they requested time to present a detailed case to Kingston City Council to accompany the funding requests but time was not allocated for them. The budget request went Council with minimal explanation, even though, at least in the case of the paramedic services budget, much of the increase was tied to a year over year increase in emergency calls from the City of Kingston.
City officials point out that their council did not agree to the County request back at the time. They proceeded to complete their own budget based on the expectation of a much smaller increase than had been presented to them, with the expectation that Frontenac County would cut the budget down after the City had not accepted it as submitted. The City budget did include a 5% increase for the services, and City staff allocated an extra $150,000 into a reserve fund in case the county came in with an even higher levy. County staff then presented their budget request to Frontenac County Council, and the larger increases were eventually were included in the Frontenac County budget. When the City got the bill, they got case of sticker shock. They suddenly had a budget shortfall in the range of $450,000. Even with the $150,000 reserve fund, there is still a $300,000 discrepancy.
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Federal Election
A tale of two ridings
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here was a cartoon in one of the Toronto newspapers last week, maybe it was the Toronto Star. It featured someone in shorts walking in the sun next to a building, holding an ice cream. But the building was coming to a corner, and in the shadow of the building the leaders of the 4 major national political parties were standing. The caption said something like, enjoy the last bit of the summer because look what lurks in the fall, the federal election. Well, Labour Day has now come and gone and we can’t avoid it any more. An election is looming, and for us in Lanark and Frontenac County, that means there will be a winner and a race for second place because, once again, we live in a secure Conservative riding. For our readers on Hwy. 41, check your municipal tax bill. If it says Frontenac anywhere on it, you are in the same boat, but if you live in Lennox and Addington County you live in potential swing riding. I say potential because there has only been one election the HastingsLennox and Addington riding, which was created for the 2015 election, and it was won by the Liberal candidate, Mike Bossio. The former Prince Edward Hastings riding, of which Hastings County was the largest component, was a true swing riding, electing representatives from the party in power between
1988 and 2015. Mike Bossio’s re-election hopes, therefore, are tightly bound to the popularity of Justin Trudeau. If Canadians decide that Andrew Scheer is not to their liking at all, it won’t make any difference to Scott Reid’s chances of being re-elected on October 21. 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. This, despite the fact that Justin Trudeau sincerely promised in 2015 that if elected his party would deliver, an electoral reform package that would be in place before the 2019 election. He said that no Canadian would ever again be asked to vote in an election where their vote does not have a direct impact on the result. The Trudeau government did not only fail to deliver on this promise, in time for the current election, they backed off electoral reform completely. As long as he is the leader of the party, there will be no electoral reform. The Liberals made this reversal quite early in their mandate, calculating that by the time the 2019 election rolls around, it will not matter because it will be ancient history. And it seems as if they were right in that assessment.
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The parties are certainly engaged in a shadow war these days as they try to control the narrative going into the election, but electoral reform is not one of the contenders. The SNC Lavalin fiasco is what the Conservative Party wants as the election question, and at least for Ontario, the Liberals want people to be thinking about Doug Ford. The NDP? We don’t know what they want us to be thinking about. The Green Party is unique among the
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four of them, in that they know exactly what they want voters to be thinking about when they go to the polls, climate change. The Green’s do not need to change their message as the election unfolds. The other three parties, will be constantly reacting to polling data, headlines and trends on twitter and the like. The Greens, if they are smart, won’t do any of that, but will hammer the same message home throughout the campaign. Fortunately for all of our readers, whose vote will not have any literal impact on the outcome, election campaigns are not only about the vote itself. They also provide a focus for a national conversation that we can participate in if we choose to. And in the end, elections end up being decided more by a wave of public support for one party or another than by the results in a single riding. We may not have a vote that counts, but we are like fish in a school, birds in a flock,
or cattle in a herd, we are part of the movement in one direction or another. It makes a difference if Scott Reid receives less or more than 50% of the vote (he received 47% in 2015, the first time the LFK riding was contested, in the context of collapsing support for the Conservative Party. The Conservative vote dropped by almost 10% in Ontario in that election, from 44.4% in 2011 to 35% in 2015. If Reid’s vote jumps over 50% this time, it will mean something. Similarly, the Liberal Party candidate Kayley Kennedy, if she can keep the Liberal vote to above the 30% mark it would signal that the Liberals may keep many of the seats in Ontario that propelled them to forming a majority government in 2015. In 2015, the Liberal candidate, Philippe Archambault, received 37.6%, picking up support from the NDP, whose candidate, Perth Mayor John Fenik, received only 14% of the vote as NDP fortunes slid in Ontario as a whole (they were at 16.6%, down from 25.6% under Jack Layton in 2011).
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The NDP have not selected a candidate in Lanark Frontenac Kingston as of this week, which is not a good sign for them. Not having a candidate before Labour Day is probably alright, but they should have put someone in place by this week, in my view. There was an
announcement last week that Satinka Schilling, from Perth, had been approved to contest the nomination, and a formal meeting date should follow in short order, but nothing has been announced. Finally, Green Party candidate Anita Payne received 3.4% of the vote in the riding in 2015. This time around, the Greens
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nominated Stephen Kotze in May, and he has been campaigning all summer, as has Liberal candidate Kayley Kennedy. Scott Reid has not necessarily been campaigning to any great extent, but as the sitting MP, he has kept up a normal schedule of public appearances at events throughout the summer. Both the Liberals and Greens could gain from a further erosion of the NDP vote, should the party not find a way to attract some positive attention to their Ontario campaign. By contract, in Hastings Lennox and Addington, the goal for both the Liberals and the Conservatives is to win the seat. Liberal incumbent Mike Bossio has engaged in a campaign that really never stopped over the past four
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years. He has also brought money with him more often than not, whether he came to Napanee, Belleville, or Bancroft, another signal that the Liberal Party knows this is a bell weather riding. The Conservative Party had their candidate, lawyer Derek Sloan from Stirling, in place before the end of last year. He won a contested nomination over
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three other candidates, signaling that the Conservative Party also realises that they need to win rural Ontario ridings if they are hoping to win the election next month. The NDP have not nominated a candidate in Hastings Lennox and Addington as of this writing, and neither has the Green Party. For context, the race last time was extremely close, a differential of 225, the sixth closest race among the 338 seats that were contested
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across the county. Both candidates garnered 42% of the popular vote, the NDP were at 13% and the Greens at 3%. In Hastings, Lennox & Addington, every vote really does count. Apart from whatever profile Mike Bossio has been able to establish over the last four years, the fortunes of the Liberal and Conservative Parties in Ontario as a whole will play a major role in Hastings Lennox and Addington. In 2015 the Liberal Party received 45% of the vote in Ontario and the Conservative Party 35%. Opinion polls have been volatile in recent weeks, with some showing the Liberals ahead of the Conservative Party in Ontario by as
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Yard. This will bring the site into line with the infrastructure in place at the Keeley Road and Westport Road facilities, provide 24 hour fuel availability and improve the tracking of fuel usage. Frontenac Community Arena purchases Ice resurfacer Council approved a $50,000 bridging loan to the Arena Board, in order to pay for a new ice resurfacer (worth $191,000) purchased in August. Loan repayment term is November 30; by then, the arena will have received an Ontario Hydro grant and sufficient ice rental income to repay the loan. “And what will we do if they don’t pay — repossess the arena?” asked Deputy Mayor Sleeth. Keeley Road office upgrades Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth reported that the Public Works Committee had recommended Council release the funds budgeted for 2019 upgrades to the The Keeley Road office/washroom area, in order to improve public access, accommodate Recreation staff, and make more efficient use of the space. Councillor Sutherland recommended the washrooms be made unisex. Council agreed the the renovation project should go ahead. Committee meeting minutes Councillor Barr noted that one Township committee had proceeded with only half their members present, while another recorded only the first names of the attendees. Barr suggested that Township committees needed to reminded of protocol re quorum and record-keeping. What’s Retro-reflectivity? The Province’s Minimum Maintenance Standards for municipal highways requires annual inspection of roadside regulatory and warning signs, with replacement of any that have become faded or damaged
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Derek Sloan, a political newcomer, does not have Daryl Kramp’s name recognition, which might hurt him in Hastings County, but Kramp will certainly be lending Sloan his support. All of these factors, and Bossio’s happy political warrior persona, will make HFL&A a riding to watch during the campaign. If the federal Liberal campaign falters, which is certainly a possibility, they will lose this riding as NDP and Green supporters drift away. I doubt if the Conservative vote is as volatile in this riding. Eastern Ontario Conservatives don’t tend to budge much when it comes to casting ballots. That is the reality of our system. We have ridings where we are like fish or farm animals and other ridings where our votes can influence the shape of the government of an entire nation.
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Streamlining business and housing development Claire Dodds, Director of Development Services, asked that Council support a township application for grants from both the Rural Economic Development and the Rural Innovation Initiative Programs by approving a pre-budget expenditure towards a streamlining project, subject to the receipt of funding through one or both of the programs. Any grant funding would be dependent on cost-sharing with the township. This proposal has been discussed and supported by the Development Services Committee. Noting the “high and increasing demand for development services’ in the township (as shown by the quarterly planning and building activity reports), Dodds said that a shared software program and related efficiencies would facilitate full integration of building and planning services. This in turn could assist with service delivery, inspection efficiency, records management and oversight of conditions for approvals, thus improving customer service while also saving staff time. (If outside funding should not be available in 2020, the project would be pushed on to the following year). Development pre-consultation bylaw passed Council passed a by-law requiring that, prior to applying for planning applications (eg, Official Plan or Zoning Amendments, or plans for Subdivision, etc, ), the applicant will be required to arrange a “preconsultation” meeting with planning staff, so their application will be as full and complete as possible, and they will be aware of fees, timelines, etc. Hartington patrol yard upgrade Council approved the installation of a gasoline tank at the Hartington Patrol
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much as 6% points, and some showing a neck and neck race. The NDP vote plays into it as well, both locally and provincially. The NDP vote in HL&A was lower than the Ontario percentage last time around, and in this election Liberal campaigners in the riding will undoubtedly be trying to convince traditional NDP voters to be strategic and vote against the Conservatives party b by supporting Mike Bossio. The non-campaign by both the Greens and the NDP in the riding this summer, which is extending into September, is good news for the Bossio team. As well, in the 2015 election, the Conservative Party candidate was Daryl Kramp, the incumbent from the former Prince Edward Hastings riding. Kramp ran provincially in 2018 and now represents the riding at Queen’s Park.
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AH Council approves addition to Township Office by Craig Bakay ddington Highlands Council approved the plans for an addition to the Township Office/Community Hall in Flinton at its regular meeting Tuesday in Flinton. The addition, which will be located directly in front of the current main entrance, includes office space for the CAO/ClerkTreasurer, Roads and Waste Management Supervisor, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, and Reeve. It also includes a meeting room and new Council Chambers (currently Council meets on the lower floor which at one time was designated for playing cards). The design also includes a barrier-free lift for accessibility. CAO/Clerk-Treasurer Christine Reed drew Council’s attention to a revised blueprint for the lower level, which now includes a new fire exit. “The architect pointed out a deficiency in that there is too big a distance to the fire exit (at the end by the current Council meeting room),” she said. “The front is not a fire rated exit. That’s probably a $5,000 touch.” “So, it will probably go to tender pretty soon,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “But we’re probably not going to get it done this fall.” Coun. David Miles asked how to respond to constituents who questioned the need for a new building. “I’ve heard comments like ‘what do you need a new building for?’” Miles said. “I wonder if it would be important to have a consistent answer.” “It’s mainly room,” said Hogg, after joking that it wasn’t just to keep up with North Frontenac Township, who recently opened its new building. “(But), we’ve never really been forgiven for taking over the card room for Council meetings.” Reed confirmed that space was a pressing need for staff but also that accessibility was an issue and an addition was the best way to address both issues. “We presented Council with three options to address the space issue,” Reed said. “The addition seemed to be the best solution
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Kim Gow Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Plevna........................... Katie Ohlke........................479-2797 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen..................................
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• Welcome September!! Let’s see the fall décor people!! Scarecrow challenge?? I also posted a “Git Up” Challenge in the Sydenham Ontario facebook group, so take your videos and post them, or anyone willing to organize a village wide one? I think it’d be a lot of fun! • Surgenor Truck Group Charity Corn Roast takes place this Friday Sept 6th from 11am-2pm in the Foodland/Home Hardware parking lot. Hot Corn will be available by donation. Pies will be for sale $10 each, or 3 for $25. Net proceeds will be donated to the United Way. Be sure to join in and have some corn and take home some pies. • Do you crave Girl Guide cookies? Why not become part of the group that is famous for them. It’s time to register for Girl Guides! Go to www.girlguides.ca to find a Spark, Brownie, Guide and Pathfinder Unit near you. Call the community guider at 613-376-6898 for more information. • The Knights of Columbus next bingo is Monday Sept 9th at St. Patricks, Railton!! Grab your daubbers and get on out to yell BINGO!! • Kingston West Free Methodist Church presents ‘Fall Craft Sale & More’ 1575 Woodbine Road, Kingston, October 5th 9am to 2 pm. For more information call 613-384-8878 • There is a new program coming to our local library, Grownup Storytime, it runs Mondays from 11:45-12:30 pm starting on Sept 9th until October 21st. There will be a few short pieces read (short stories, essays etc) and then have a little chat about them. Bring your lunch or knitting or just drop in to enjoy a little break from your busy day. Beverages provided. • The Township of South Frontenac has a new look web site. Check it out. www.southfrontenac.net
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• With the last long weekend of the summer now history, it’s time to remember that the kids are back to school and those big yellow busses with be on the road with their special cargo. • Last week I mentioned that there were 2 new exercise programs starting in September. The new and revised Fit n’Fun starting September 27 and Stretch and Strength starting September 5. Stretch & Strength will be held every Thursday in September from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, while Fit n’Fun will run from at 9am to 10am on Tuesday mornings. Both programs will be held at the Kennebec Community Centre. Posters have been prepared for both programs and will be posted in the regular areas and on Face book. The cost for each program is $5 per session per person. (Please note: there was a misprint regarding the cost of Stretch and Strength, last week). The Recreation Committee in Arden emphases that moving in a safe way promotes a long and healthy life so if you think that you exercise enough, you probably should join into one or both programs. See you there. • The Arden Legion will host their annual Chinese Dinner & Quarter Auction, Saturday September 21 at 5 pm, at the branch. Advance tickets sales only, please. The cost per person is $15. Please stop in and purchase your ticket. • The Kennebec Rec. Committee is hosting their 7th An-
September 5, 2019 nual, Italian Night, Saturday September 21. Chef Shane, from Toronto, and his sou-chefs will prepare for you Chicken Parm, pasta with a marinara sauce, bruschetta, caesar salad and tiramisu for dessert. Urban Lace will be the musical guests. Tickets are $18 per person, but tickets are moving fast, so please do not hesitate, and get in touch with a committee member for your ticket purchase. This is fundraising dinner and all money will be for the Arden Rink Restoration. • With summer over, all regular programs will continue as scheduled; line dancing Monday mornings, Fitn’Fun Tuesday morning, Tai Chi Wednesday morning, Stretch and Strength Thursday morning, Glee Club Tuesday afternoon, Euchre Tuesday evenings and Kids Klub Thursday evening. Senior Ball is still paying Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
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• The Flinton Library presents their adult book club on the first Saturday of every month starting September 7 from 9am to 11:30am. Come out and enjoy a morning every month devoted to the appreciation of fine literature, enjoy great books, intelligent conversation, and delicious snacks! The first meeting will be guided by a discussion on whatever books being currently read. New books will be decided at each meeting. Bring some ideas! Space is limited so please register by calling the library at 613-336-1091. • On Thursday September 12th the Land O’ Lakes Garden Club is pleased to have Kyle Blaney, kyleblaney.com, nature photographer & avid birdwatcher, as guest speaker. Kyle will explain the backyard birds one might see in the Land O’Lakes region. He will have recordings of the bird songs with him and will talk about the habits of the birds we see in our area. Come and hear what Kyle has to say; all are welcome, 7pm at the Free Methodist church in Cloyne. • Hospice Lennox & Addington is offering palliative care education, preparing volunteers and informing those who wish to learn more about end-of-life issues. This course runs from 9:30am to 4pm from September 17 to October 15. There is no charge for this course. For more information call 613-3543301 ext. 203. • All are welcome to Bon Echo Provincial Park on Saturday, September 28 for the Friends of Bon Echo sponsored event of “Cycle Bon Echo” Keep reading for more information as we get closer to the event! • Mark your calendars for North Frontenac’s “Back Roads Studio Tour” on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29from 10am to 4pm. Our community is very privileged to have so much talent with our many artists and artisans ready to show you their original handmade arts and crafts.
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• Denbigh Diners is this coming Monday, September 9th at noon. Come and enjoy a lovely roast chicken dinner at the Denbigh Hall. Lunch is just $8 and everyone is welcome! Info Bev 613 333 9852 or Lori Cuddy 1 877 679 6636. • Lennox & Addington Resources for Children (LARC) in partnership with the Flinton Recreation Club, invites you to the Touch the Trucks event happening at the Flinton Recreation Centre (72 Edward street Flinton) on Saturday, September 14th, from 10am to noon. For more information please contact LARC at 613 336 8934 x 257. A donation of non-perishable food items to the local food bank appreciated. • Please note: the September 18th Denbigh/Griffith Lions along with Northern Lights Seniors have cancelled Fellowship Lunch along with Senior's meeting afterwards; will resume October 16th. • Festival of Small Halls and Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club presents "Cassie & Maggie" at the Lion's Hall, 25991 HWY 41, Griffith on Friday, September 20th. Doors open
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• Lucile Harper, a dear friend of many in our area and special friend to the late Claude and Verna Cowd, died on Aug. 6, having recently celebrated her 105th birthday. Lucile visited Big Clear Lake area every summer for well over 60 years, attending the Seniors gatherings in Arden and Mountain Grove, the church services in Henderson and throughout the area, and endearing herself to many. She will be remembered for her sincere faith, love of God, infectious smile, wonderful sense of humour, loving and thoughtful ways, impeccable dress, Sunday and holiday dinners, sleepovers, movies, hot tea, avid card playing, soap operas and so much more. A wonderful seamstress, Lucile surprised unsuspecting newlyweds with special gifts while her love of flowers made her flower garden the envy of the neighborhood, and her cottage area a true delight of nature. Lucile, a true red hat person, rocked the red hats and the outfits- wearing them to dinners and base ball games. Lucile often listened to ball games on the radio with the late Verna Cowdy whom we also remember with fondness. • Congratulations to Lyle and Michelle Hare on the birth of their new baby girl- a few months ago now. Grand-Parents Wayne and Jeannette are super excited. • Many in our area were taught by Industrial Arts teacher the late Virgil Garrett at the former Sharbot Lake High School. Virgil, who died Aug. 26 of this past week, will be remembered for his teaching of clock making and the results found in many area homes, love of spouse, family, and dedication to the church. • Some recent comings and goings include Bill Taylor of Madoc, Gene and Donna Dixon, Keith Foster, Howard Gibbs. • Harlowe Wesleyan folks are spending the week at Ivanho Church camp enjoying the spiritual comfort of worship in an outdoor setting with fantastic music and preaching. • School is back in swing and please remember to honour the buses flashing lights “Red’s flashing, No Passing”. • Bears are getting ready for their annual “Teddy Bears Picnic”- so keep an eye out folks.
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• High school students looking to fulfill some volunteers hours? The Ken Garrett Ball Park Canteen needs you! Contact Shawn Pearce at 613-453-2437. Help at our tournaments on September 6, 21, 28 and October 5. • Fish Fry at Trinity United church in Elginburg - Friday September 6th from 5 to 7 pm. Homemade pies for dessert. Adults: $15 Youth: $7 Children 4 and under free. • Bob’s Breakfast Saturday September 7th from 7:30am to 10am. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast, juice, tea or coffee – all for $6. Delicious food served with a big smile. Come for breakfast and see old friends and make new ones! • The Sunbury Horseshoe Club Year End Tournament will be on Saturday, September 7 at the Gerald Ball Recreation
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Park. Info Dave Fisher 613-353-2677. • Youth Event on September 7th 10 am. to 3:30 pm Lansdowne United Church is hosting a fun filled day which includes a trip to the Lansdowne Fairgrounds to experience the “Horse Festival – Horses on Parade”. Cost is free. For info or to register call Jan Orr 613-650-3223 or orrdj@ yahoo.ca. • Open Farms on Sunday September 8th from 10 am. to 4 pm. This is your chance to explore, learn and enjoy Real Food, Real Farms and Real People! Visit these locations: Fat Chance Farmstead, Long Road Ecological Farm, Five Star Farm, Maple Ridge Farm, Food Less Travelled, Sonset Farm, Loughborough Heritage Orchard, Sun Harvest Greenhouses, Otter Creek Farms. For more info on these visits Google Open Farms South Frontenac. • Neighbour to Neighbour meets on Thursday September 12th at Inverary United Church Hall to "Create Some Healthy Habits". Starts at 7pm sharp with a short walk around the village at 7:3pm and guest speaker Leonard Chan, pharmacist at Inverary Pharmasave, from 8pm to 8:15pm. • Bring your community fall start up information to share. NB Start collecting pine cones for wreath- making on October 10th. • Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, September 15th at 5 pm. at Battersea United Church. Cost $20. Only 100 seats so don’t miss out! 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 Friday, September 20th from 7 to 10 pm. • Annual Tea Party & Quilt Show by the Perth Road Crafters on September 21 from 11 am. to 2 pm. at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cr. Perth Road Village. Enjoy tea, fancy sandwiches and desserts for just $10.00 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 Saturday September 28th. Two sittings 5 pm. and 6:30 pm. 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 in Concert at Battersea United Church on Sunday September 29th at 7pm.
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• On September 9th, Tay Valley’s Choir program, will be starting up again for the 2019 season. Practices run from 6pm until 7:3pm. on Monday nights rotating between the Maberly Community Hall and the Lanark Lodge Auditorium. Registration is now open. Forms are available at the Municipal Office & online www.tayvalleytwp.ca. Sign up for 2 seasons and pay only $75.00! • Tay Valley’s Hockey season will start on October 3rd 2019 for PeeWee and Bantam and on October 6th for Tyke and Atom. Forms are available at the Municipal Office & online tayvalleytwp.ca. The Early Bird price is $175 until September 3rd. The regular rate of $200 applies. • On September 12th, 2019 Tay Valley’s Karate program will start for the 2019 Fall Session. Karate will take place on Thursday nights at the Glen Tay School, beginners will start at 5:30pm and advanced students will start at 6:30pm. Registration is now open. Forms are available at the Municipal Office & online tayvalleytwp.ca. The cost for this program is $60, or $120 for a family of 2 or more. • CPHC Exercise Class - Registration is Monday, September 9, 9:30an – 10:30am. a.m. Please bring your OHIP number. Free weekly classes begin on Monday, September 16. Contact: Margaret Miller (613) 273-9244, email pmmiller@kingston.net • Line Dancing – Fall classes begin September 13. Fridays at 10am and Wednesdays at 3pm. Come out and join the ABC “Senior Soles” line dancing group. Beginners are always welcome. $50 for 10 classes or $6 per class pay-as-you-go. Contact Rhonda Aisbitt 613-8858543, email rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca.
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• Pearl is in Perth Hospital for a few days of care and coddling and awaiting further tests, so Mississippi News is brief this week. • Sympathy is extended to the family of Virgil Garrett on his passing. Virgil taught at Sharbot Lake High School for many years and was very involved in the community. • Alisha (Snow Road) wants to send out a very special thanks to the good samaritan who found her wallet along Hwy 7 between Subway and Road 509 and turned it into the OPP. They returned it to her before she even realized it was missing and she is very grateful to her unknown hero. There are still good and honest people - the wallet and contents were returned intact. • Now that school has started again, please watch for kids and remember all the rules of the road when meeting or passing a school bus. • Mark Saturday, September 28th on your calendars for the first breakfast of the season at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club. The best thing about winter!
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• Where did the time go? Schools will be starting. My grandson Tanner went to Belleville today to get ready for his 2 years in college. • There was church on Sunday at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Home and we have different churches come. We had Parham Free Methodist Minister Ken Walton and his wife May here and Art Shaw, who is 95 and still drives, here also. He sang 3 songs. • There is open house at SLRH every Sunday at 3 oclock. This is for new residents, • Some September birthdays are: Dawson Hartwick, Jessica Scott- Warren. John Hole, Warner Antoine, Hayden Uens, Wilhelmene Card, Dean Gray, Debby Hartwick, Willie St Pierre, Jennifer Mahoney, Mary Howes, Barbara Ryder, Germaine Wannamaker, Doris Ritchie, and Willie LaPointe • Anniversaries are Carol and Doug Hawley, Judy and Wayne Reynolds, Julie and Bernard Brown, Roy and Joanne Abrams, Rhonda and Kevin Vanness • The 50+ club meets September 11 at Mountain Grove and the Happy Travellers meet 18 at noon. Each club starts their meeting with a potluck at noon • All the best to students heading back to school. It is
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Wagar Oogarah Farm three-peats at Verona Garlic Festival By Craig Bakay or the third year in a row, Dorothy and Viren Oogarah of Wagar Oogarah Farm near Centreville took home the top prize at the Verona Garlic Festival. Saturday’s event was the 23 rd annual edition of the Festival, which was started by Garlic Guru Paul Pospisil. Oogarah took first in three of the four categories (best braid, collection of 12 and five different varieties) and came third in best individual bulb for the win. Reserve prize (aka second place) went to Catherine Cheff for the second year and third went to Marcel LaMarre. Oogarah said her entries were primarily Porcelain Continental. “But this was the poorest year ever for growing garlic,” she said. “A thousand bulbs did not come up and what did come up was small. “Except for the Continental.” She said they lost 25 per cent of their crop to winter kill. Last year, her best varieties were Artichoke and Turbans, she said. “You never can tell,” she said. She said they’d definitely be back next year to defend not only their record but also to try and tie Forest Farms’ four-in-a-row record from 2010 through 2013. Forest Farms’ Dave Hahn also won in 2006 and 2008. NFU representative Dianne Dowling said: “It’s an accomplishment to win. You have to enter a number of categories (four this year).” Pospisil said Dowling has been “worth her weight in gold for all her help and they’ve sponsored this event since we came to Verona. “Kim Perry of Local Family Farms was a big help in the early days when we were at the Frontenac Farmers Market but she had other responsibilities that ate
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into her time,” Pospisil said. “She told me ‘we’re beef people,’” There was some question as to whether Pospisil would be well enough to handle the emcee duties this year, but there he was. “When he got here, he told me ‘you’ll have to do the announcing,” said John McDougall. “But as soon as we started, he grabbed the mike. “There’s been a steady stream of people sitting with him all day.” Pospisil acknowledged that he’s looking for some-
one to take over the Festival, suggesting this would probably be his last at the helm. “Next year? I have no idea,” he said. “I’m looking for someone to take over the awards . . . and to publish The Garlic News. “It’s a very well paid position — like nothing.” There were over 50 vendors at the festival this year, and thousands of people came out to see them. All in all, it was not a great year for garlic locally, because of the weather conditions, but there was still a ot of garlic on offer.
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Paul Pospisil and NFU representative Dianne Dowling presented Dorothy Oogarah with the Verona Garlic Festival first prize for the third year in a row. Photo/Craig Bakay
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Repeat winner at Butter Tart Challenge in Sharbot Lake F
or the second year in a row, Tanya Labelle took home first prize in the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market annual Butter Tart Challenge Saturday for her Golden Goodies. This was the fifth annual challenge held at Oso Beach in Sharbot Lake. Labelle said she was “challenged by my grandmother to learn to make pastry” and she’s been doing it ever since. This year’s entry was a little different than last year’s but she’s hard pressed to explain the details. “I don’t know,” she said. “It changes every time. “I don’t really measure all that much.” “Next time, we’re going to call them ‘Stars,’” said daughter Addison. When asked if she’d be back next year to defend her title, Labelle replied: “Oh yeah!” Second prize of Conboy’s Maple Syrup went to Tiffany Massey for her Country Buns Butter Tart and third prize (a bottle of white wine) went to Heather Brown for her Simple and Sweet tart.
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Actually, the judges selected Andrea Duggan’s True Blue Canadian (with blueberries and pecans) second but since Duggan is organizer/emcee of the contest, she withdrew her entry. “I always make some to enter,” she said. “I’ve been doing it since the first one because I’m always worried we won’t have enough entries.” She needn’t have worried, there were 14 entries this year. “We’re also getting a lot more non-traditional entries,” she said. “So next year, we may split it into two categories —traditional and wild-side.” This year’s competition was dedicated to long-time Sharbot Lake resident Virgil Garrett, who had been a judge in the first couple of events. Garrett’s funeral was held the same day. Once again Hazuki Ono served as tallyer, while Natsuki Ono and Audrey Bateman wandered through the crowd distributing sampl
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even more committed to making this business work for us and the community. “Our Grand Opening celebration was a huge success, as we had many more people stop in than anticipated! We are so blessed to have such a supportive community and great visitors that took the time to stop in. The support shown by members of council and the fire department was great to see as
For the second year in a row, Tanya Labelle took home first prize with the Best Butter Tart in Frontenac County and received a $50 bill from organizer/announcer Andrea Duggan
well.” Rosie’s Café is open 7 days a week from 7am until 8pm. The hours may be shortened over the winter, but the Rosenblaths are committed to remaining
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osie’s Café and General Store held its grand opening last Saturday (August 31), and the overwhelming response from the public, which included a line-up all the way to Hwy. 41 at one point, reflected the fact that the permanent and seasonal residents in the Denbigh area have already made up their minds about the new café. They don’t just like the food, the service, the latte’s (and as of last week, the fuel), they like the commitment that Jenelle and Joseph Rosenblath have made to enhance the range of retail services in the village. Ever since Stop 41 closed, several years ago now, Glaeser’s Countryt Store on Bridge Street, has been keeping the community supplied with groceries and other goods. Rosie’s Café and General Store, which is located on Hwy. 41, also has groceries available, along with food to eat in or to go, and has brought gasoline back to Denbigh. The closest
gas has been in Griffith 17 km. north, or 30 kilometres to the south in Cloyne. “We’ve been open since Canada Day weekend,” said Jenelle Rosenblath, “gas only came two weeks ago. We’ve had a lot of community support all summer, even without the gas. Jennelle, who works at the Lakelands Family Health Team clinic in Denbigh, when she is not helping out at the café, said that she and her husband Joseph were interested in buying the property and starting up a store ever since Stop 41 closed but it took a long time for the property to be listed. It was listed last summer and they made an offer on it and took possession last September. It then took months to complete all the necessary environmental assessments because of the old gas tanks that were buried on the site, before they could open at all. The fuel tanks that they are using are all aboveground so there will be no
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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ VanAlstine Thank you to family & friends who came from near & far to wish me a happy 90th Birthday, I’ll never forget. Thank you to my children for all their hard work and love. Thank you for the cards and gifts. Remembrance is the door that never closes. Josephine VanAlstine
OBITUARY Helmi Ruttle (nee Hill) - formerly of Plevna, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at Cedarvale Terrace, Toronto, on January 26, 2019 at the age of 92 years. Helmi, beloved wife of the late Bill Ruttle. Loving mother of Michael (Debie) and Martha (Andrew); proud Mummu of Kieran, Danica, Miranda and Nigel. Pre-deceased by her parents Aili and Charles Hill, brother Leonard Hill and sister Ann Marie Hill. Lovingly remembered by her beloved niece Janet (Paul), extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at the Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy 41 Northbrook, Ont. on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 1:30pm. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society with appreciation. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com
City- County dispute - continued from page 1 This led Mayor Paterson, as he outlined to his council on Tuesday night, to enter into a dialogue with Frontenac County Warden Ron Higgins about the miscommunication that led to a financial dispute between neighbours. As Ron Higgins told the Frontenac News this spring, even though he has served on Frontenac County Council for over 4 years and was into his second year as warden, he did not understand what the Rural Urban Liaison Committee (RULAC) was all about. RULAC had been set up 20 years ago to make sure members of Kingston and Frontenac County Council were able to discuss service and financial matters between them. RULAC meetings were held regularly in the early years of the relationship but over the past 8 years, meetings were continually canceled, usually at the request of the City, on the grounds that there was nothing to discuss. Finally, by mutual agreement, RULAC meetings were not scheduled at all, and it was left to the discretion of one of the partners to request a meeting. Higgins and Paterson decided a RULAC meeting would be beneficial. But the meeting, which was held on June 26, seems to have led to more miscommunication between the two parties. Mayor Paterson, two council members and City staff came to the meeting with what they
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Hackett, Helen Margaret With great sadness, the family of Helen Margaret Hackett (Ferguson) announce her passing on August 26, 2019, her 89th birthday, at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth. She leaves five children: David (Diane), Linda (Bob), Brian (Georgina), Brent (Debbie) and Laurie (late Mike). She will be sadly missed by her 12 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren. Also greatly missed by her two sisters, Gracie Neadow (late Art), Marie Younjohn (Mel), and her brother D.A. Feguson (Caroline) plus many nieces and nephews whom she cared deeply for. Visitation and service will be held Saturday September 14th at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home in Parham, starting at 11:00 am. A reception will follow at the United Church Hall in Sharbot Lake at 1:00 pm. Private interment will be held at a later date.
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considered a fair offer. This City would cover $100,000 as long as the County agreed to cover the other $200,000. “I was surprised, and I must say disappointed as well, that after that meeting the County did not even consider the proposal at their next Council meeting,” Paterson said on Tuesday night. The motion that came forward to the July meeting of Frontenac County Council was not seconded and did not even make it onto the table for debate. “It’s not as if the talked about it and decided not to support it, they never even debated it at all,” Paterson told City Council. “Now the ball is in our court.”. City staff prepared a short report on the matter, with three options. Option 1 is for the City to pay the county $300,000 less than had been levied, option 2 is for the City to pay $200,000 less, and option 3 would see the City pay the entire levy. Option 2 was put on the table first and it was supported by all but one of the 13 council members. “I feel that it is a reasonable compromise, even though it will lead to arbitration,” said one of the councillors. “In my view, option 2 goes some way in restating our desire for compromise,” said Mayor Paterson The City’s in-house legal department will handle the case as it heads to mediation and, likely as not, arbitration. When asked by a member of council what it will cost for the legal department to work on the case, since there is only $200,000 to be gained or lost, the solicitor said “they will do it on their lunch hours and on weekends”, adding that the cost of mediation itself is not that high, somewhere around $10,000. Before City Council met on Tuesday night, Frontenac County CAO sent them a letter outlining the rationale for the increased levy. He explained the increase in costs for paramedic services. The increases in paramedic services cost are directly related to increased pressures on the system in the City of Kingston, primarily in the west end of the City. The volume increase of paramedic calls in the City of Kingston between 2013 and 2018 was 2,622, which is 13 percent. To deal with those pressures, the County has been adding resources back. “In 2018, Frontenac Paramedics responded to 23,158 calls. The City is responsible for 78.97 percent of the 2019 Frontenac Paramedics budget, however 87 percent of all paramedic calls are within the City of Kingston. To agree with the City’s suggestion that the County pay for half of the City’s increase would mean that County residents are further subsidizing the cost of the service within the City by
paying for the increased service demand in the City of Kingston.” Pender also addressed the increase in Fairmount Home costs. “After the province implemented an aging at home strategy, residents are entering long-term care homes at a later stage in their lives with more acute and chronic conditions. With the support of County Council, Fairmount Home has been moving towards a minimum four hours of care per resident per day, with a seven-year strategy in place to achieve that goal by 2024. This includes adding direct care staff.” When asked, City of Kingston treasurer Desiree Kennedy said that the four hours of care per resident per day minimum is “not a legislated standard, but a voluntary commitment made by Fairmount management and endorsed by Frontenac County.” There are also services that are delivered to Frontenac County residents by the City of Kingston for which the County of Frontenac pays annual levies to the City of Kingston. At their meeting in July, Frontenac County Council reiterated their position that the City of Kingston has no option but to pay the levy that was forwarded to them back in March, after the County budget was passed.
LETTER
Re – physician shortage
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s a 40-year veteran of the nursing profession, I felt compelled to respond to the letter by Dr. Gibbens. I was surprised that Dr. Gibbens, in her recent letter to the editor, focused largely on defending the money making foreign medical resident training programs run by several Canadian medical schools. I would like to see Dr. Gibbens instead ask why these universities spend their effort recruiting family medicine resident physicians from rich middle eastern countries instead of putting adequate effort into recruiting family medicine resident physicians, like Dr. Cronk, to practice in rural Canadian communities. The simple fact is that foreign visa trainees are taking up scarce medical residency positions, when these important training jobs should first be made available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who would then stay and practice in Canada. In 2017 Dr. Gibbons was profiled in the Frontenac News, and she said that every day she turns down requests from the community to join the clinic’s roster of patients. I hope to see her again passionately defend programs that support her in solving the crisis of doctor shortages in rural Canada. M.J. Mika
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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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limate Emergency: Why and What must we do? will be presented by Dr. Dianne Saxe on September 19 in Kingston. Dr. Saxe is one of Canada’s most respected environmental lawyers and the former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and guardian of the Environmental Bill of Rights. Answers to crucial questions are badly needed. What is happening to our environment? Why so many declarations of “Emergency”? What must we do as individuals, families, and the country?
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The Township of North Frontenac is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following:
Request For Proposal (RFP) – Re-issued RFP No. 2019-12 (re-issued) Snow Road Fire Hall Washroom Facilities Renovations Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, shall be obtained from the Municipal Office, 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario or by email at financialsupport@ northfrontenac.ca Please direct any specific inquiries to Eric Korhonen, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief at firechief@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 232. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Proposal at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, in a sealed package, clearly identifying the document as: “RFP No. 2019-12 (re-issued) Snow Road Fire Hall Washroom Facilities Renovations” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, Ontario K0H 2M0
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With her comprehensive research in hand, Dr. Saxe will lead us through the Science of the Climate Emergency and our loss of crucial programs in Ontario. Followed by: Now What? Collective action must be used to address such themes as carbon pricing, prevention of urban sprawl, and protection of nature. We need to reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy in all areas. Didn’t your grandmother teach you not to waste things? Increased energy efficiency is a net creator of jobs, and it fuels GDP (gross domestic product) growth. The message is: Speak up - even if it is un-Canadian - and help create a better world. Dr. Dianne Saxe says: We have to look at each other and find a way to do something concrete – now. Join the conversation on The Climate Emergency: Thursday, September 19 at 6:30 pm (doors open at 6:00) at St. George’s Cathedral, 270 King St. E. (at Johnson) in Kingston. Admission is free, and a Goodwill offering is welcome. The event is sponsored by the Anglican Green Group: their mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth. For more information, contact Paula Walker at pbwalker@xplornet.ca
LETTER Diane Saxe
Township of Addington Highlands FULL-TIME OPERATOR DENBIGH YARD The Township of Addington Highlands is seeking applications from experienced and qualified candidates for the position of Full-Time Operator.
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he radon report shows that there is a lot of it in this area. The simple solution is for people to open their windows and let fresh air in! That will get rid of all the radon! No need to spend thousands of dollars on changing the house. Milan Konecny
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Reporting to the Roads and Waste Management Supervisor, the full-time operator is to provide a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public.
• a big move for some of them, especially the very young ones.
Ideally the successful candidate would: • have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks safely and efficiently; • possess knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities, and safety procedures; • possess knowledge of road maintenance and construction standards, bylaws and other applicable legislation; • have a class “DZ” drivers’ license; • be willing to obtain an “AZ” drivers’ license
• Hope everyone had a great long weekend! School buses are on the road again. so please drive carefully. • Congratulations to Don & Sue Leslie Campbell on their granddaughter's safe arrival. • Amy Lake is recovering nicely from her gall bladder surgery. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Bonnie VanAlstine. • On Sept 14 at the Glendower Hall in Bedford there will be an open mike session sponsored by the Mayflower Lodge #297 in Parham. Proceeds to go to Camp Trillium. Info: 613-279-2852 • We are still collecting bread tags and pop tabs but not soup label or milk bags. • It was great to see the Monarch butterflies making a come back. • Kim Harper is turning 60! Drop in at the Verona Lions Hall on Saturday Sept. 7th in the evening to wish her the best. She has been going through some tough times and would love to see everyone! • Welcome to Tichborne to Collin Hamilton and Courtney Meeks!! • Hope is the best energizer EVER!!! • Happy Birthday: Brad Bertrim, Lucas Steele, Sadie Watson, Robert Wisteard, Damon Pickard, Dean Gray, Collin Green, Caleb Cox, David Pickard, Judy Bertrim, Dave Hansen, Della DUnham, Mary Howes, Julia McKinnon, Donna Thompson, Donnie Lowery, Ashley Desrosiers, and Tommy Hicks.
This is a unionized position and the compensation for this position is $23.70 per hour. Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter, drivers abstract and detailed resume including references, by 16:00 Friday September 13th, 2019 to the undersigned. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Brett Reavie, Road & Waste Management Supervisor roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 telephone: (613) 336-2286 fax: (613) 336-2847 The Township of Addington Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Human Rights Code. The Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or the assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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Thursday September 5
ARDEN - COMMUNITY BB 5pm-7pm. Arden Legion. Hamburgers 4.00 cheeseburgers 4.50 jumbo hotdogs 3.00 cheese/regular sausages 4.00 and side salad 1.00 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 6
ARDEN - BBQ 5pm-7pm. Arden Legion. All welcome BATTERSEA - S.A.L.T 11:30am. Battersea United Church. Feature this month - Snowbird Association and senior’s travel. There is NO COST to attend, but you must register in advance. Transportation is available for an additional cost. Call 613-376-6477, ext. 303. SNOW ROAD STATION - GENERAL MEETING 7:30pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station. SYDENHAM - CHARITY CORN ROAST 11am-2pm. Sydenham Foodland. Hot Corn available by donation. Pies - $10 each, or 3 for $25. Net proceeds will be donated to the United Way. Sponsored by Surgenor Truck Group.
Saturday September 7
INVERARY - BOBS BREAKFAST 7am-10:30am. Inverary United Church. Bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast, juice, tea or coffee, all for $6. Delicious food served with a big smile. Come for breakfast and see friends and make new ones! SOUTH FRONTENAC - SUNBURY HORSESHOE CLUB YEAR END TOURNAMENT 10am. Gerald Ball Recreational Park. Info Dave Fisher 613-353-
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contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE 39’ERS North Frontenac Telephone Company. Pot Luck followed by entertainment by Jessica Wedden, and meeting afterward
Wednesday September 11
Sunday September 8
VERONA - DINERS CLUB 12pm. Verona Lions Hall. ANNUAL SUMMER SERVICE 2:30pm. Godfrey Guest speaker, Dalia Gesser - writer and raconteur. Desert Lake Holiness Church - Bedford Road (top $10. Call SFCSC to register 613-376-6477 ext. 303 of Snug Harbour Hill) Annual worship Service at old Thursday September 12 church CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MCDONALDS 10:30am. Knox Presbyterian Church. McDonald’s Corners - Music begins at 10:30am MEETING 7pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. Church service at 11am. Lunch served following the Kyle Blaney from Belleville speaks on “Bird Feeding & Habitats & Native Plants for Birds”. service. Info - Joyce 613-278-2620 OPEN FARMS Connect with real farmers and get INVERARY - NEIGHBOUR TO NEIGHBOUR 7pm. a behind-the-scenes look at real working farms. Inverary United Church. “Create some healthy hearts” If you’re interested in sourcing more of your food walk around village and guest speaker Leonard Chan from local, small scale producers, this is the event from Inverary Pharmacy. for you! A fantastic opportunity to learn about raising NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions animals ethically and growing crops sustainably. Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors Multiple locations in Frontenac. www.InFrontenac.ca/ open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. OpenFarms
Monday September 9
DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINERS 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. $8 and everyone is welcome! Info Bev 613 333 9852 or Lori Cuddy 1 877 679 6636. Roast Chicken RAILTON - BINGO 6:30pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Grab your daubers SYDENHAM - GROWN UP STORYTIME 11:45am2:45pm. Sydenham Public Library. First of 7 Mondays. Drop in and talk about some short pieces that will be available to read. All welcome.
Friday September 13
ARDEN - BBQ 5pm-7pm. Arden Legion. All welcome GODFREY - FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA OPENING NIGHT 5:30pm. Frontenac Community Arena. Featuring - Recognition for Darrin Fox, awards for Lynn Newton and Al Pixley, unveiling of new ice resurfacer, cake, coffee and prizes, free public skating. All welcome
Saturday September 14
info., call Pam 613-372-1578 or Marilyn 613-3720917. Light Refreshment, Prizes, Cash Bar 4041 Colebrook Rd. 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 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.
Sunday September 15
BATTERSEA - ROAST BEEF DINNER 5pm. Battersea United Church. $20, only 100 seats so don’t miss out. Call 613-353-2846 to reserve GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne 613-374-2242, Joan - 613-374-5477
Tuesday September 17
NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229. SHARBOT LAKE - QUIZ NIGHT 7pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Fee is $2, which goes to a community project. Prize is bragging rights only.
ARDEN - WORSHIP THROUGH DANCE 6:30pm. Arden Wesleyan Church. Featuring Chedvat Adonai Tuesday September 10 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. (from Kingston) and Patsy Schmidt. Free will offering Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land - fellowship through service. O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every CLOYNE - CAMPER CHILI COOKOFF 2:30pm. Bon fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, Echo Provincial Park. Judging starts at 230PM at sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Amphitheatre. FLINTON - TOUCH THE TRUCKS 10am-12pm. Road book. NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Flinton Recreation Centre. Hosted by Lennox and Wednesday September 18 Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Addington Resources for Children (LARC) and the OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall. Flinton Recreation Club. LARC. Info 613 336-8934 Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at Celebrating everyone with a birthday this month. 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner ext. 257 Potluck and Live Music. Info - Marily 613-479-2855 HARROWSMITH EUCHRE FUN NIGHT 7pm. served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club. $5./person. For visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info,
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rains are more than travel and travel is more than trails. Much material is available to the avid research-
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er looking for information about the K&P railroad. There are fascinating stories of struggles to finance, and titanic efforts in the late eighteen hundreds to build the railway through the difficult terrain of this Southern portion of the Pre-Cambrian shield. The line was eventually finished in 1884, though it never did get to Pembroke. The K&P was originally built as a resource railway, but the timber began to run out and the envisioned iron resources were never what had been hoped. The focus of the line changed with the realization that these small communities and myriad lakes were a popular getaway for fishermen, cottagers and holidayers. In the years before the automobile became a part of every family, the only way north was by railroad, through the twists and turns and changing grades of the wilderness that we now call home. It is probably true that Henry Ford and the automation of car production sounded the death knell of these small local lines, but the Sharbot Lake service lasted till 1966. Time moves on and things in our life change. Some things to which we were accustomed have moved into history. Other parts of our experience have slipped quietly into obscurity. All the spikes were pulled and the trackage hauled away in 1970 but the ghostly footprints of a not very successful railroad venture remain to be explored and enjoyed as “The K&P Trail”. Traveling on trails marked by prior traffic, our indigenous folk, our multitude of wildlife, and the wagon tracks of those intrepid folk who have gone before is a time honoured way to ease one's travel from place to place. Just like the early westward migrations, trail traveling becomes an adventure into the unknown, exploring new lands lakes and wildlife. Exploring our trails system today can give us these adventures and provide the modern trail user an imagination of an earlier day and a simpler time. It can give him an idea of what that earlier train passenger saw as he looked out the window of the passenger coach and watched the swamps, rock cuts and trestles pass by and
imagine what lay around yet another curve in the voyage. In our modern use of these trail systems the “hands on traveler” must use more than just his thumb to see and experience vistas that appear on infinitely wide screens. The fresh air and outdoor scents come free of charge and roaming doesn't cost any more than the effort to put one foot in front of the other. In 1998 Connections Adult Learning began a participatory training initiative to use the trails as a literacy and numeracy teaching aid. The project was named “Trails to Literacy”. The abandoned track beds became more than mere trails. They were adventurous outdoor teaching aids for self-actuated learners who were enthusiastic to “go there, and see there, and do there”, because it is out there to see and do. And perhaps they can brag about their own personal journey for years to come. Why not become part of the adventure that is your own back yard and join the third annual Trail Day on September 15. You can bike, hike, or use your ATV, depending upon routes available where you can peek back in time, and become young again...
OPP report
ATV Collision
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n Sunday September 1, at approximately 8:49pm Offiers of the Lennox & Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a Single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) collision on Norway Lake Lane in North Frontenac Town ship. L&A County OPP officers and Lennox and Addington County Emergency Services responded to a call of an ATV colliding with a tree. A 52 year old female driver was injured in the collision and transported to hospital with serious injuries but non-life-threatening. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) team attended the scene and the investigation remains ongoing.
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N.A.S.A. Soccer storms back in 2019!
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he North Addington Soccer Association hosted their Kick-Off event for the 2019 season on Monday, August 19th. There was a spectacular turnout with over 90 participants in attendance, ranging from ages 3 – 12. KFL&A Public Health was also on site, with Super Sam the healthy eating mascot offering free water bottles and a healthy snack for all participants. With generous donations from the local community, and a Tim Horton’s sponsorship, all players received a full uniform – jersey, shorts and socks! N.A.S.A. organizers, Teri Woods, Holly Deshane, and Ali-
cia Morrow would like to thank the parent and student volunteers, as well as local sponsors, Yourway Home Building Centre, North Addington Parent Advisory Council, the Township of Addington Highlands, Flinton Rec Club, Tobia’s Guardian Pharmacy, and the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes for their generous donations. With the support of the local community, N.A.S.A has been revived from a fouryear hiatus. N.A.S.A. soccer runs every Monday night from 6-7pm on the Cloyne Soccer Field through September 30th. Registration is closed for the 2019 season.
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BURNING BAN LIFTED Please be advised that there is currently NO burning ban in effect across the Township of South Frontenac. Residents are reminded to follow burning regulations set out in By-law 2012-68. For further details on the current burning provisions, please consult our By-law on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Living Here/Fire Services or call South Frontenac Fire and Rescue at 613-376-3027, Ext. 2234. Any infraction of this by-law will result in significant financial penalties.
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. 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 . REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • RFP No. PW-P04–2019 – Keeley Road Garage Boiler Replacement - 1:00 p.m., September 11th , 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-P04-2019 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.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Joint Recreation Committee Meeting – September 9th, 2019 at 7:00pm • Committee of the Whole – September 10th, 2019 at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment – September 12th, 2019 at 7:00 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 TENDER PW-2019-15 - GILMOUR POINT PARK PAVILION Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., September 18th, 2019, Attention: Neil Carbone, CAO, 4432 George St, Sydenham, ON clearly marked - Tender PW-2019-15 Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up at the Public Works Department, from Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0
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 FRONTENAC COUNTY PRESENTS: OPEN FARMS 2019 Real food. Real farms. Real people. Open Farms invites you to get a behind-the-scenes look at real working farms. September 8 – 10am - 4pm. Learn about raising animals ethically and growing crops sustainably. If you’re interested in sourcing more of your food from local, small scale producers, this is the event for you. Lots of family fun, food trucks, garden and green house tours, animal interaction and education, and hands-on activities. Check out www.infrontenac.ca for more information! And remember, these are real working farms so be prepared to get a little mud on your boots!
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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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ack in 1949, Gary Hawley was 18. Mrs. Gordon was the organist at St. Andrews Church in Sharbot Lake and getting up in years. “She knew that I played and asked if I’d help out,” Hawley said Sunday at a lunch being held in his honour. “I said yes.” He’s been doing it ever since. “Lorne Consitt played for dances and was the pianist at the movie theatre for the silent films,” Hawley said. “When I was 11 or 12, my mom asked him if he’d come up and teach me — which he did.” Hawley’s played a lot of music since then. “We played country and western when we had our own orchestra,” he said. “A lot of square dances. “I love all music, but I really love church music.” In particular, he likes hymns. On this particular Sunday, he got to play one of his very favourites — Hymn # 500. “You get the meaning of the words,” he said. “In # 500, it says ‘you can be the servant. That means a lot to me.” He hasn’t missed many Sundays over those 70 years. “Just this last winter, we were closed for four Sundays because of freezing rain,” he said. “If it’s freezing rain, I don’t move.” But when it’s not freezing rain, he’s there, even if getting older brings the necessity of adapting to all musicians.
“I shake,” he said. “But you manage it. You lock your shoulders and God willing, I’ll keep doing it.” He still especially enjoys jamming with other musicians and on this Sunday, he had flautist Brenda Luscott join him. “This organ here and flute sound so good together,” he said. “If you haven’t heard it, you should.” Outside of the church, Hawley still has many interests. He works at a car dealership in Napanee as a fleet manager. (“I’ve been in the auto industry 69 years,” he said.) He’s been a Mason for 67 years and he volunteers at the Perth Community Care Centre. “My wife was there until last year,” he said. “We were married 61 years.” He said he likes to keep working because “you get to know people (and) it keeps me busy so you feel like you’re 40. “I passed my drivers test in March and now I’m good for two more years.” Hawley was presented with certificates of merit from both the Anglican Diocese of Ontario and the Township of Central Frontenac. The Township certificate revealed a little inside knowledge. “To Gary, the man who plays the organ with his left foot wearing a sock and his right foot wearing a shoe. “Thank you for the beautiful music that you have given our church.”
Sprint Canoe and Kayakers wrap up their Summer Season
St. Andrews Church in Sharbot Lake honoured 88-year-old Gary Hawley on Sunday. Hawley has been the organist at the church for 70 years.
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 Claire Swinton (cenre) wins gold medal in k1 1000 metres at Provincials he summer’s competitive season at mated that there were well over 500 visitors, Sydenham Lake Canoe Club finished consisting of athletes and their extended up successfully at the 2019 Ontario Cup families, and officials and coaches from all Provincial Championship Regatta in Ottawa. over Ontario at The Point. The club received SLCC’s Kayak paddler, Clare Swinton won a a number of compliments on the beautiful Gold medal in the U13 K1 1000m and a Silver venue, clean water, and the friendliness of Medal in the U14 K1 1000m. Canoe paddlers, the local people. SLCC’s U14 athletes were Claira Nelder, Clare Swinton, Ashley & Kayla also very proud to represent their club locally Headrick won a Bronze medal in the U14 C4 at The Point venue where they have swum 1000m. Kayak paddler’s Kiera and Charlotte since they were toddlers. SLCC’s participaWilson came 6th of 8 in their K2 500m final. tion in the E.O.Ds resulted in numerous medKayak paddler’s, Honour McQuay, Peyton als and the much sought after opportunity to Friendship, Kiera and Charlotte Wilson came represent their club at the O- Cup Provincial Championship Regatta in Ottawa. 7th of 10 in their 500m K4 race. The youth population in South Frontenac Sydenham’s U14 Eastern Ontario Divisional Championship Regatta at The Memo- seems to be on the rise as the number of rial Point turned out to be a great two day young people who attended the programs, event thanks to the many local volunteers such as the Spring Training Program and the who contributed their time, motor boats, and Canoe Kids Day Camp seems to be growdonations to help support the regatta. The ing this year. SLCC hopes to capture those Township of South Frontenac contributed last dying days of summer by offering a Fall to the event by building a new shallow entry Program to experienced paddlers who would canoe kayak dock that can also be used at like the opportunity to improve their skill levfuture kayaking and canoeing, and possibly el to prepare for the competitive season of rowing events held at The Point. It was esti- 2020.
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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 truck available Bandstand Entertainment Family ATV Run on Tay-Havelock Trail and K&P North Tour de Central Frontenac Closing Ceremonies