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Hogg - Challenged in run for his 6th term as AH Reeve region will be the race for Reeve between Henry Hogg and Alice Madigan in Addington Highlands. Elsewhere in Addington Highlands, in ward 1, incumbent Kirby Thompson and Royce Rosenblath have been acclaimed to Council, and in ward 2, incumbents Bill Cox and Helen are returning as well.

In North Frontenac, 6 incumbents have been acclaimed - Mayor Ron Higgins, Councillors Wayne Good and Fred Perry – ward 1, Gerry Martin and Vernon Hermer – ward 2, and John Inglis in ward 3) Fred Fowler

Vandewal to face two challengers in SF re-election bid will be the rookie on Council, as he was also acclaimed after incumbent Denis Bedard withdrew on the final day of nominations.

In Central Frontenac there are contests in 3 of the 4 districts, the only exception being Oso Disrict, where incumbents Bill MacDonald and Sherry Whan have been acclaimed as has Mayor Frances Smith.

In Kennebec District, in-

cumbents Tom Dewey and Cindy Kelsey are seeking reelection, and they are being challenged by Isaac Hale.

In Olden, there is only one incumbent running, Victor Heese, along with former Reeve of Olden Township Elwyn Burke, Dan Cunnigham, and Bill Everett.

In Hinchinbrooke, incumbents Phil Smith and Brent Cameron are being challenged by Nickie Gowdy.

In South Frontenac there is a 3 way race for Mayor.

Incumbent Ron Vandewal is being challenged by Councillor Mark Schjerning and Phil Archambault.

In Portland District, incumbent Brad Barbeau, as well as Bruno Albano, Tom Bruce, Doug Morey and Ray

an Stewart. There are three candidates for Deputy Mayor: John Wilson Hall, Bob Mingie and Bill Nelson.

In ward 5 there are three candidates for one spot: Ryan Hunter, Jeannie Kelso and Mary Kirkham.

Finally there will be one familiar and one new face

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Smith back for term 2 in CF Leonard are seeking the two positions.

In Loughborough, incumbent Ross Sutherland is running again, as are Fran Willes, Randy Ruttan, and Farrah Soaft.

There will be no election in Bedford and Storrington District. Incumbents Pat Barr and Alan Revill were declared elected in Beford and the same is the case for Ron Sleeth and Norm Roberts in Storrington.

In Tay Valley, there are three candidates for Mayor, Incumbent Keith Kerr, Brian Campbell and Susan Freeman; two candidates for Deputy Mayor, Barry Crampton and Judy Farrell; and three candidates for the two South Sherbrooke positions, incumbents Roxanne Darling and Mark Burnham, and Rob Rainer.

In Lanark Highlands there are three candidates for Mayor: Terry Lee Donaldson, Peter Mclaren, and Bri-

representing Frontenac Islands at the Frontenac County Council table. Mayor Dennis Doyle will be back as he has been acclaimed, as have both candidates for Wolfe Island Council positions, Barbara Springay, and Jarda Zborovsky. Because Doyle lives on Wolfe Island, the county rep will be the candidate from Howe Island who receives the most votes. The candidates for the two Howe Islands spots are Bruce Higgs, Tim Kirby, Noreen MacDougall, and Eric Wainwright. Natalie Nossal, the current county rep from Howe Island, is not running for re-election School Board elections There are two candidates for Limestone District School Board trustee for South Frontenac, incumbent Suzanne Ruttan and Roger Curtis. In Central and North Frontenac, Karen McGregor has been acclaimed to a second term on the Limestone Board Leslie Ford is challenging incumbent Wendy Procter for the position of Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Board Trustee for Frontenac County.

Diane Burns and Michel Charron are both running for French Language Separate School Board Trustee.

Rachel Laforest has been acclaimed as French Language Public School Board

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“This is the annual fundraiser that the seniors do,” she said. “We’ve been doing it for around 25 years or so.

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by Jeff Green ast Friday, (July 27) the Limestone District School Board joined with other boards in Ontario who are urging the new Ford government to reconsider its decision to pull the health and physical education curriculum that was instituted in 2015 for Ontario schools.

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The Board is asking the Ministry to “maintain the 2015 documents so educators may continue to support our students on important topics such as gay marriage, gender identity, sexting and sexual consent.”

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In their letter, Murray and Rantz referred to the Ontario Equity Action Plan (2017) to illustrate the role that the curriculum plays in the healthy development of the students in the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington region who attend Limestone schools.

The Act says that the “the success of our graduates necessitates building their confidence in who they are

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have no way of knowing why the Government of Ontario decided to institute municipal reform in the City of Toronto a couple of days before the close of nominations for an election that is 21/2 months away.

It does appear to be some kind of a personal agenda of the Premier, who sat on that council and ran for Mayor once upon a time, and it is odd to pick on one municipality in particular instead of looking at the entire province. That might also indicate where the premier’s focus is going to be for the next four years, which is something the electorate should have seen coming, as this is the first time in recent memory that the provincial government is being headed up by a politician that has no track record at all other than within the internally-focused world of Toronto politics.

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But I will leave that to those more versed in Toronto and Queen’s Park politics to ponder.

Doug Ford’s directive about this, and the fact that on first glance it seems to be a legal (if unorthodox) move, underlines something that is brought up occasionally at council tables all across the province.

“Municipalities are a creature of the province” is the way it is often put.

Municipalities derive all of their authority, from the right to levy taxes, where and how to collect and store garbage, how to respond to a fire call or dispatch an ambulance, from the Province of Ontario. The Municipal Act of Ontario is the source of all their authority.

The City of Toronto operates under its own similar act, the City of Toronto Act. The province can amalgamate or abolish municipalities if it so chooses; it can download or upload costs and services at will.

Municipal Councils serve at the pleasure of the Province, as candidates in Toronto are finding out.

This is usually played out, at least in the rural context, though directives from staff within the Ministry of Municipal Affairs or other ministries, such as the Ministry of the Environment, or the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. It is done generally without fanfare, usually through a paper trail and the occasional meeting. For example, when Frontenac County was attempting to receive approval for its first ever Official Plan, the plan was submitted several times to the Ministry, and each time it was returned with “suggested” amendments. The document was never going to be approved unless those exact amendments were made, unless through painstaking negotiation the ministry agreed to a slight alteration. The whole process is slow and dreary, but at its core is the same reality that Premier Doug Ford has exploited in blunt fashion over the last week, municipalities must do what the province says.

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The second thing Toronto situation has brought into focus is how over represented Frontenac County residents are on municipal councils relative to Toronto. Currently, Toronto is governed by 48 municipal politicians. 47 councilors and a mayor, overseeing services for over 2.8 million people. And there are a lot of services. The 2018 operating budget for Toronto was over $11 billion and there is a 10-year, $26 billion capital plan on top of that.

In Frontenac County, there are 30 politicians, serving a population of 28,000 full time residents.

So, we have 63% of the number of politicians as compared to Toronto to cover 1% of the population. And if the changes go through in Toronto, by November we will have more politicians in our employ than the residents Toronto will have, fully 115% of the number of politicians for 1% of the population.

There are economies of scale to these things for sure but still you would think that the province would look at rural municipalities first if they were concerned about unnecessary representation. But why stop there.

There are 4 Mayors in Frontenac County and 1 Mayor of the City of Toronto.

A member of Council in Frontenac is paid less than $15,000 per year, including expenses, sometimes a lot less, and they have no office budget. But a member of Toronto City Council comes with a large salary, a staff and office costs, at an estimated cost of $290,000 per year. Still, that $15,000 translates into more taxes per ratepayer than Toronto taxpayers are paying for their representatives.

And when you look beyond politicians to the bureaucracy itself, you see an even more lopsided equation. As a single 2.8-million-person entity, the City of Toronto has a vast bureaucracy to be sure, but at the top there is one City Manager, who makes about $350,000 a year. Frontenac County has 5 Chief Administrative Officers, one in each township and one at the upper tier, county level. Although none of them make anything near $350,000 per year, but just adding the salaries together of the 3 of those 5 who are on the provincial sunshine list, the total exceeds $417,000. The total for all five is likely close to $600,000.

Not only are there 5 CAO’s in Frontenac, each township has a front office staff, a set of managers, etc.

Perhaps, however, this is all a false debate. Do the number of councilors and the size of small municipal governments relative to large ones lead to inefficiencies? Not necessarily.

But, and this is something that might be worthy of debate during the upcoming municipal campaign, are the future prospects of Frontenac County residents aided or harmed by the hyper local focus of small municipalities.

2 of the 4 Frontenac municipalities, Frontenac Islands and North Frontenac, have less than 2,000 permanent residents.

They have 5 and 7 members of Council respectively. If the changes Toronto go through, each Toronto councilor will represent over 100,000 permanent residents. The difference seems rather extreme.

The difference in tax rates is rather extreme as well. The highest taxed jurisdiction in Central Frontenac, at $1218 for every $100,000 worth of tax assessment. Toronto ratepayers pay $468 for every $100,000 in assessment. Since property values in Toronto are way higher than those in Central Frontenac, people still pay as much or more in taxes. But Toronto residents also have all that equity in their houses to soften the blow.

We pay high taxes for less service in rural communities, but the difference seems to be creeping up.

The Ford government may never turn its attention to Frontenac County, but if it does it may conclude that we are over-governed, and we just might be.

Maybe we should take a look at this ourselves. A single 5-7 member council could replace all of the townships and the County of Frontenac easily enough. A single treasury department could manage the finances for a municipality that has 56% of the population of a small city like Belleville. Planning and IT are already centralised, and other functions could easily follow.

It starts by looking at what the municipal functions are and considering if they can be done more efficiently. And we go from there.

It shouldn’t take too long to figure out if we should be considering a major change.

The last time the Conservatives were in power at Queen’s Park, forced amalgamation followed. This time we have a chance to get ahead of the curve.

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We would like to take this opportunity to send a huge thank you to everyone involved, to the cooks, Gary & Dean, for a fabulous job, to all who donated for the silent auction, and to all of our helpers. We couldn’t do this without all of you and your support.

The winner of the fishing derby was Mark Flieler (pictured in right) with a 3lb14oz bass. The trophy was presented to him by Dominic Vetere (left), last year’s winner. Mark generously donated his $100 prize back to Camp Ooch; thank you!

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(editors note – one of the candidates for depty reeve in t tay Valley t township, Judy Farrell, is a sitting councillor who has been embroiled in a dispute with her own council over a finding that she had harrassed two members of the township staff. Below is an op-ed by readers Kay Rogers and David Taylor)

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e are three months away from municipal elections and stories abound about Tay Valley Township, many of which can be found in Kelly Egan’s article in the July 13 Ottawa Citizen. To wit, Councilor Judy Farrell is “the one who’s been harassed and bullied” and “no one wants to build in our township.”

First, the harassment case: An independent third-party investigator, trained in investigating allegations of harassment, found Councillor Farrell guilty of harassing two employees over a period of 18 months. The investigator interviewed the two employees, Councillor Farrell, and witnesses, both councillors and Township staff. He also reviewed written documents as well as audio and video recordings. His conclusion was clear and unequivocal. The process followed was consistent with that required under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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and ensuring they feel accepted and included … Students must also experience teaching and learning that is reflective of their needs and of who they are.”

In the Limestone context, the letter says “in Limestone, we know firsthand the importance of this work. We know that our students must see themselves reflected in our curriculum, in our buildings, in our culture, to feel safe and supported, and to ensure their well-being. Our staff has used this curriculum to help empower our students to reach their full potential while supporting their emotional, mental and physical needs. Reverting to an outdated curriculum flies in the face of this progressive work and the Board does not support such a move.”

Within the City of Kingston there was a 53% increase in reports of sexual assault in 2017. Rantz and Murray say the increase may by in part due to the #MeToo movement giving confidence and support to Kingston residents to come forward.

“Our students need to learn about the concept of consent and the vocabulary of body parts so that they can speak clearly to police, and we can all work together as a community to prevent sexual abuse and ensure the safety and well-being of

It is worth noting that the investigator provided Councillor Farrell with a written summary of the specific allegations before meeting Councillor Farrell to hear her response.

The issue is not about Councillor Farrell’s intentions to speak up for or to protect taxpayers, nor is it an issue of differences of opinion. There is a clear line between engaging in vexatious comments or conduct and asking why a particular taxpayer was not permitted to build or expand his or her home or cottage or why the taxpayer had to make particular changes.

All employers in Ontario have legal responsibilities under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. Councillor Farrell was asked to apologize to the two staff members she harassed and to take sensitivity training. She refused. To ensure a safe working environment, Council had no choice but to place restrictions on Councillor Farrell including her contact and communications

with staff. These restrictions did not remove Councillor Farrell’s responsibilities to represent citizens, attend Council meetings, or vote on Township matters.

Councillor Farrell has repeatedly refused to recuse herself from in-camera discussions that pertain to the harassment case. It is standard practice for councillors to leave the room for any agenda item that involves them or their immediate family. The intention is to prevent and avoid conflicts between the public duties and private interests of individual councillors.

Some have wondered why the report is not available for citizens to read and make up their own mind about what happened. Under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, the employer is required to keep the investigator’s report confidential to protect both the two employees and the witnesses.

However, Councillor Farrell was provided a written summary of the findings of the inves-

all of our students. This partnership is well supported by dedicated and experienced educators who have been professionally trained on how to respond and support students in need,” they wrote.

Finally, they referred to the “three pillars of Wellness, Innovation, and Collaboration” that the board adopted as core priorities several years ago.

“We are fiercely committed to those priorities, which include inclusion and equity for all,” they wrote, saying that the 2015 Health and Phys Ed curriculum plays a significant role in making the “board responsive to our students’ needs and ensuring they have the learning opportunities they deserve in 2018.

“We want everyone to see themselves in Limestone and this curriculum is key to helping achieve that goal.”

As of Tuesday (July 31) 20 Ontario Boards have sent similar letters to the

Minister, including the Toronto District School Board, Durham District School Board, Kawartha Pine Ridge, Thames Valley, Ottawa Carleton, Simcoe County and Lambton Kent.

Opponents of the change point out that the old curriculum, which is slated to be reinstituted this year, was adopted in 1998, when the impact of the Internet and Social Media on students was not yet a factor.

For her part, Minister Thompson referred only to the recent past in defending the old curriculum.

“Teachers are going to be going back to what they taught in 2014, and they’re familiar with that curriculum,” she told the Toronto Star

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As of the end of May, the Township had spent $186,000 on this case. If Councillor Farrell had respected the investigator’s report, the matter would have ended last November and the cost to taxpayers would have been substantially less. The impact of her actions on the lives of the two employees, and staff in general, would also have been substantially less.

The facts belie the statement that no one wants to build here. There were 144 building permits issued in 2017, up from the 20142016 average of 121. This includes 24 approved new construction permits issued in 2017, an increase from the 2014-2016 average of 19 new builds.

Larger-scale development underway this year includes a draft condominium agreement for the redevelopment of Nordlaw Lodge into 18 cottages, the opening of the new office of Skyline Group, an international manufacturing company, and new house permits in Tayside Subdivision. In addition, there is the proposed Coptic Monastery development, discussions with the new owner of the Silver Lake Motel about renovating that property, and a proposed gas station on Highway 7 at Harper Rd. Statistics Canada data reveals that Tay Valley Township’s population increased by 1.7% between 2011 and 2016. Over this same period, Perth, Rideau Lakes and Central Frontenac had slower or negative growth. Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands and South Frontenac grew faster, reflecting the construction outreach of two major population centres (Ottawa and Kingston), according to Statistics Canada.

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• This is a new month of August and some birthdays are Donnie Scott, Jane Covert, Brian Teal, Allen Scott, Garnet Brown, Jack Nicholson, Marion Bertrim, Carol Wisterd, Noah Hertendy, John Purdon, Lois Barager, Betty McCrimmon, Shirley Dewey, Olivia Mann, Emily Delyea, Grace Gray-Kenny.

• Anniversaries are Gerald & Norma Price, Mike & Johanna Zyistra, Dale & Marion Scott, Eric & Phyllis Barr, Kevin & Lesley Merrigan, Tom & Marg Graham.

• Congratulations to Merritta Parks on reaching 100 years.

• Thinking of Susie Bryden, Judy McClure, Theresa Lowery, Miriam Howes.

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• Congratulations to Vaughan Good on his recent retirement.

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• Bet there were some real tired kids this weekend as the teams ended their season with a tournament. Congratulations on a great season to the Parham Peewees, who made it to the B Championship Game and to the Mountain Grove Squirts for a great season, and to the Parham Squirts on getting to the B Championship game as well. Special thanks to the coaches, volunteers and parents on making this a successful season. Just a reminder that all positions on the Executive are open for the upcoming season. I will post more information when an election date is set. The Bantam and Junior Men's team had a fun practise game on Sunday in Parham before their upcoming tournaments.

• Congratulations to Brenda & Rob Price, who were married this past weekend.

• Congratulations also to Cindy Hannah & Greg Howes, who are planning an October wedding.

• Kudos to Joe LaPointe, who decided to kick his smoking habit after many years.

• Howes corn is now available. Thank you to Steve Brown, who has shared his abundance of cucumbers.

• Sympathy to the family of the late Tabitha Steele, who passed away last week.

• Tonight, the Junior Men are at home to Verona at 8:30 at Parham.

• Don't forget to come out to the Parham Ball Field every Tues. at 6:30 until the end of summer for some beach volleyball!

• Happy Birthday to Garnet Brown, Carol Wisteard, Miranda Bird, Hallie & Hannah Hearns and Sherri Vinkle.

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• Well, the civic long weekend is upon us…hope everyone enjoys themselves! Hoping everyone has been able to enjoy all the great things the Village of Sydenham has to offer.

Especially in this heat, there are some pretty good places right in the main of the village to get some ice cream and chit-chat with locals. Even heard of a young entrepreneur running a lemonade stand, what a great idea on a hot summer day, kids!

• Our mighty Lions volunteer toll is happening again this Sat, Aug. 4 from 9am–1pm at the section of Whealey and George Street. So, if you are passing by the area, grab some extra change to toss into their toll. The Lions do so many amazing things in our community.

• A reminder that the Bingo at Railton Church is Aug.13.

• If you haven’t had a chance to try the local corn, definitely do. It’s so juicy this year. Thank you again to all the local farmers who help provide not only corn, but all the other delicious produce for us to enjoy.

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• Ewe Can Knit is celebrating their third anniversary! Come celebrate with them and special guest Purlin' J. Purlin' J is coming to Verona on Saturday, August 4 between 10am and 2pm with her yarn truck! There will be a draw for a gift basket.

• ART IN THE SAW MILL will be held August 4 and 5 at Verona’s historic sawmill, 6037B Verona St. (sawmill at top of driveway) from noon to 4pm. Featuring 15 local artisans, who have gathered to celebrate, exhibit and sell their beautiful handmade wares. There is something for everyone, that includes wood burning, painters, woodworker, stained glass, quilts, pebble art, handmade jewelry, and weavers to name just a few. Free admission.

• Celebrate Summer in The Village on Sunday, August 5 from noon to 3pm. Free face painting, crafts and train rides for the kiddies. Free BBQ from noon to 1pm and live music featuring the Kings Town Tenors from 1pm to 3pm. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the great music. This event will be held at the Verona Lions Centre. This free event is sponsored by the Verona Community Association.

• The 23rd-annual Verona Car Show will be held Sunday, August 12 at the Verona Lions Centre! Hundreds of cars from all around the region will be here in Verona vying for awards and the grand prize of a trip to Vegas to see the great Barrett Jackson auction. With a kids’ area, vendors and entertainers, there's something for everyone! Admission to spectators and parking are free. If you have a car you want to enter, contact John Nizman, (613) 358-5353. Student and adult volunteers needed! Students wishing to work on the 40-hour volunteer community service towards graduation are welcome to apply. The event is The Verona Car Show August 12. For additional information, contact 613-777-8980 or e-mail: vca@ xplornet.ca

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AuguSt 2, 2018 Summer Sale on the 28th. The popular bake sale table was completely empty by 11:15am. Thank you to all our amazing bakers. A new feature this year was an ice cream parlor, and it proved to be a great addition to the day. Funds raised are always donated back to the community; the Food Bank and RFCS, plus the school and the firefighters.

Thanks to all of the seniors in the group, who always step up and make this day successful. Thanks, Craig Bakay, for making an appearance and taking some nice pictures.

• Don’t forget: Sat, Aug. 4 is the Celebration of Life for Ron Henry, former Kennebec Lake resident.

• The George Parks Memorial Pig Roast this Saturday begins at 5pm at the Arden Legion. Tickets are available at the Branch. Adults $15 and $7 for kids. The dinner includes pork, baked potato, corn on the cob, a roll, slaw, dessert and tea & coffee.

• The Arden Glee Club will be bringing their special songs to the residents of Lanark Lodge in Perth, Aug. 9. The group travels at their own expense just to see seniors tapping their toes, joining in on the singing and just smiling with joy, as they remember songs of yesteryear. If you have the opportunity, catch one of their performances.

• Final preparations are in the works for the 1st Annual Arden Family Field Day, which will take place Sat, Aug. 18 at the Recreation Park (behind the post office) in Arden.

Look for a bouncy castle, petting zoo, wagon rides, races and games for all ages, lots of food and treats, snow cones and ice cream and many other events. Posters will soon be ready with all of the information. Keep an eye out for Facebook posts as well. The Day begins at 10am.

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• The Flinton Community Jamboree is here! A very dedicated group has been working tirelessly to put together another memorable jamboree. The Jamboree begins on Thurs, Aug. 2 through to Sun, Aug. 5. Check out their Facebook page for all the details. Do not forget to visit the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes information table at the jamboree and learn what they do in the community. Better yet, pick up a brochure and become a member of this amazing group of people who live by the motto “We Serve.”

• St. John the Evangelist Church in Flinton is hosting a garage sale at the Rectory (home beside the church) on Aug. 2, 3, and 4 beginning at 9am until 7pm.

• Free Friday Flix, hosted by the LOL Emmanuel United Church, is once again coming your way on Aug. 3 at 7pm with the showing of Wonder Woman (2017) with Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. (Rated PG-13, fantasy/adventure.)

• Begin your long weekend with Yoga on the Beach with Stacy Kirkbride at the Pumphouse Beach at Bon Echo Provincial Park beginning at 9:30am on Sat, Aug. 4.

• The Garden Club is inviting you to hear Jane Bailey from Ottawa talk to us about "End of Season Garden Fatigue" on Thurs, Aug. 9. The meeting is at the Free Methodist Church in Cloyne and starts at 7pm.

• Learn to Fish is coming to Bon Echo Provincial Park on Aug. 11–12. Come to the Bon Echo Creek, near park boat house, 10am–noon and 1–3pm, where staff will show you how to use fishing equipment and fish legally, safely, & sustainably. You will also learn some basic tips about fish identification and anatomy.

• Come out to the Bon Echo Provincial Park amphitheatre at 7pm on Aug. 11 to hear the amazing David Archibald (songwriter & children's entertainer), Don't miss this fun, interactive concert that celebrates the rich natural and cultural heritage of Ontario!

• Indigenous Drumming & Dancing is coming to you at Bon Echo Provincial Park from noon–3pm at the Children's Program Area on Sat, Aug.11. Join some Indigenous community members and learn more about drumming and area Anishinaabe culture.

• The annual Turkey Supper, hosted by St. Kilian Church, is coming to you once again on Aug. 11 at the Clar-Mill Hall

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• The Cloyne Showcase Arts & Crafts Sale is coming to you on Fri, Aug. 10 and Sat,, Aug. 11. Doors open at 10am both days until 5pm on Fri, and 4pm on Sat. For more information, contact cloyneshowcaseart@gmail.com.

• You will not want to miss the amazing Perseid meteor shower all night coming to you on Sun, Aug. 12, 2018 from 8:30pm to 5:30am at the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve!

• With the long weekend here, the volunteers at the Clothing Boutique and more will be having a bit of a rest. Store to be closed on Sat, Aug. 4 and Mon, Aug. 6. They are asking there be no drop offs with nothing left outside the store during the long weekend.

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• Very thankful for the rain over the last week, enough that the fire ban was lifted. Visit addingtonhighlands.ca for ongoing updates regarding burn bans, as well as fire safety tips and information on safe burning practices.

• Denbigh Griffith Lions' 11th Annual Classic Car Show & Shine happens on Sat, Aug. 25, 10am to 2pm. There will be food, refreshments, market, games, music & fun! All exhibitors and vendors welcome; just bring your own tables. There is also a Tailgate Flea Market, where show participants can sell car parts from their trunk. For info, contact Jan at 613333-1748.

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• Terry Good had surgery on his gallbladder last Thursday and came home on Friday. He says he feels well and has no soreness. Good for Terry. I guess as the saying goes, he is “fit as a fiddle.”

• Sympathy is going out to the families of Murray Northey on his passing. Maybe he and Laurie Perry will play a few tunes in heaven like they did on earth.

• Sympathy also for the family of Ron Pethick on his passing.

• I hear Eleanor Meeks has been under the weather lately. A fast recovery of get well wishes is heading your way.

• If you are hungry for a pancake, sausage and french toast breakfast on Aug 6, you will find it at Henderson Hall from 8am–11:30am. The admission is free will offering for the United Church. See you!

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• Taoist Tai Chi is returning to Harrowsmith. Beginning Aug. 2, weekly instruction will be offered at the S and A Hall every Thursday from 1–3pm. For more info, please call Elisabeth at 372-1820.

• The Frontenac Women's Chorus is welcoming new members in September. Come out and enjoy an exciting repertoire of music on Monday evenings. The ability to read music is advised, but no formal audition is required. If interested in joining this friendly group, please contact Patty at kpatty. smith@gmail.com.

• Words to live by: Always remember you are unique...just like everyone else. Have a great week.

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• Deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of the late Tabitha Steele, who will be remembered for her cheery and

friendly ways, love of family, and perseverance in life.

• Our area was busy with an influx of folks attending the Frontenac Five Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale this past weekend. The three-day long event featured artists displaying original art on the theme of “Canadian nature, wildlife and countryside.” A barbecue, confectionary tents, and exciting activities completed the weekend.

• This coming weekend is a busy one, as the Arden Legion hosts their Annual George Parks Pig Roast from 5–7pm on Sat., Aug. 4. It includes baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, dessert and coffee or tea, cold drink for the children – it sounds yummy. Tickets ($15 adult, $7 children under 12) need to be ordered up early, so give the folks a call to get them.

• Also, the Flinton Community Jamboree is happening and it will feature inductions into the Land O'Lakes Music Hall of Fame on the Sat. afternoon of Aug. 4 from 1–3pm, and then of course many fabulous groups in the evenings. Thurs. eve, Aug 2, will feature Bill White and White Pine followed by Bob Burtch. Fri., Aug. 3 begins with an open mike at 11am followed by musicians Cheryl and Harry Adrain, The Cruisers, Randy Arney and "Ghost Riders." Then, in the evening, it's Ramblin Fever followed by Ambush. Sat., Aug. 4 begins with an open mike at 11am followed by the music hall of fame induction ceremony from 1pm– 3pm, then the group “Cowboys Don’t Cry.” The evening will feature Sam Jarvis and friends, Bill White Country, Freddy Vette and his Rhinestone Cowboys.

• Then on Mon., Aug. 6, from 8am to 11:30am, Henderson United will once again present their yummy breakfast at the hall on Henderson Road (north of Arden) featuring pancakes, Henderson-style french toast, toppings, sausage, refreshments, syrup, and lots of fun. A free will offering will help the little white church offer weekly worship, mission outreach, prayers, funeral coverage, salaries, and pay many other expenses.

• Holly and James Bone, who live in the former Flossie Scott house, are pleased to have James’ daughter up for a couple of weeks of summer fun at the beach and in our area. Also, James and Holly celebrated their second wedding anniversary on July 30, so we wish them a belated Happy Anniversary and all the best. They also make rough, bulky wooden bowls onsite here in Henderson, so folks are welcome to drop in to check out the bowls.

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• Inverary Youth Activities owes thanks and gratitude to Nick Hogan for help in solving our refrigeration problems, and to Kevin Bovey for his expertise and help with a new mower for Ken Garrett Park. It has been an expensive year for our group and the community support is greatly appreciated!

• Frontenac County Minor Softball Association - Squirt Tournament on July 28–29 at Ken Garrett Park; great baseball from my view working the canteen. Congratulations to the Battersea Bull Dogs winning the A Championship and Inverary #1 – the B Champions.

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by Craig Bakay hile giving a presentation on the Mississippi Valley watershed report card (they got an A), at the Sharbot

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Lake Property Owners Association meeting Saturday, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority biologist Kelly Stiles said something more or less in passing that could become quite significant.

After relating that surface water quality ranges from excellent to fair moving west to east from the Canadian Shield to the more urbanized off shield areas, Stiles said: “Our wetlands range from A to B, but many are close to the lower thresholds. Even small changes in conditions could have big impacts on each subwatershed’s overall rating.”

While they do good work, the conservation authorities can’t be everywhere all the time (they do have a monitoring station on Sharbot Lake), and much of the data collection has to be left to lake associations and “citizen scientists.”

Fortunately, Sharbot Lake has a group of citizen scientists headed by Guy MacLeod, and he’s been at it for 35 years.

“The amount of time he puts in is amazingly great,” said SLPOA president Ken Waller.

Every Monday for 35 years, MacLeod has recorded the temperature off his dock (the lake average temperature has warmed slightly in that time), and now he’s started a new program that will expand the testing parameters to include pH, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, chlorine, and hardness,

whereas previous testing focused only on temperature and turbidity (water clarity).

MacLeod now has the use of a high-end testing kit that came to the SLPOA through the efforts of former president Kevin Browne, who submitted a winning paper to acquire the gear.

“We’re now involved with Water Rangers, filling gaps and testing from ice out to November,” MacLeod said.

The goal is to achieve sustainable water monitoring, he said.

“We’re looking for volunteers, about 120 minutes a month,” he said. “It does require a boat, but you’ll get to see the lake in a way you never have before.”

If you can help, contact any member of the SLPOA executive at their website or in person.

Even if scientific data collection isn’t your thing, there are still things people can do, and MacLeod would love to see pictures.

“When you see something that doesn’t seem like it should be there, take pictures,” he said. “We’ve had reports of the largest snapping turtle you’ve ever seen to a pod of killer whales — but no pictures.”

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Although he finished second in regional-qualifying back in March because of a slow start which saw him finished 81st in the first event of the 6-event contest, his consistency and endurance make him hard to beat in the 5-day contest, which will feature a dozen events or more. Each CrossFit games includes a different schedule of events, which are not revealed to the athletes in advance, so mental strength as well as weight and endurance training are the key to success.

When he was interviewed at the conclusion of last year’s games after winning, Fraser was asked when he would start training for the 2018 games. He said “tomorrow.” Some of the events for this year’s games were revealed early this week, including the 4th event, the final event of the opening day, which is a 42-kilometre row, the marathon distance on a rowing machine. When this article is published on Thursday, August 1, the first day (including the row) will be in the books and it will be a rest day for the athletes. Preliminary results will be available at games.crossfit.com. The events will be streamed live on Facebook and CBS online on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Murry alfred Northey of Northbrook at age 69. Beloved husband of dale Northey and dear father of Meghan Northey of edmonton and deanna Northey (Stefan Premate) of Peterborough.

Brother of Howard (carolyn HillierMassey) of Belleville and Gladys Spicer of Napanee. predeceased by his brothers Lloyd (Joyce of Tonawanda) and Dean (Laura of Kingston) and by his sisterin-law Betty Northey; brother-in-law Mack spicer and parents alfred and Lula Northey. the family will receive friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Wednesday, august 1 from 6:009:00 p.m. Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday, august 2 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial donations by cheque, made to the St. andrew’s Masonic Lodge #497 or the Lennox and addington Ontario spca would be appreciated. online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

Gwendolyn Lynda Eeuwes celebrated her 6th birthday on July 6th. Daughter of proud parents Ted & Lori Eeuwes; granddaughter of Hans & Holly Eeuwes and George Giles & the late Lynda Giles & Marlene Gedge. The best sister to Dexter & Heath. We blinked and suddenly you're six!

CARd oF thANkS Thank You ~ Parks Merritta parks and family would like to thank everyone who attended "100th" birthday party, for cards, gifts, flowers, most of all for being there helping celebrate.

CELEbRAtIoN oF LIFE HENRY a celebration of Life for ron Henry will be held on Saturday august 4, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Kennebec community center in arden. ron passed away peacefully on May 31 in his 85th year. He cottaged on Kennebec Lake until his retirement when it became his permanent home. one of ron's great joys was being a member of the arden Glee club.

During his last years at Kennebec Lake we wish to thank the r rural Frontenac community services especially Vikki Newlove for her caring support.

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Ron Pethick - an avid outdoorsman and founding member of COFA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, July 29, 2018, a few days short of his 76th birthday. Ron will be dearly missed by his loving wife Dorothy of 51 years. Pre-deceased by his parents Herbert & Patricia Pethick. Ron will be sadly missed by his brother-inlaw Bill (Charlene) Ritcey and his sister-inlaw Marilyn Karn.

Fondly remembered by his many friends and fellow conservationists.

Following cremation, the family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral center, Northbrook on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 6-9pm and Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 11am-1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00pm.

Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories can be shared with Dorothy at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

sydenham, on 613-376-3022

www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com

• Parks Canada’s project to replace the Bobs Lake Dam has advanced to the construction phase. In late June/early July, the contractor completed a construction access to the site of the new dam, which will be roughly 40m upstream of the existing dam at the outflow of Bobs Lake. The replacement of the Bobs Lake Dam is an important project and there has been tremendous interest amongst residents and visitors to the area. Parks Canada will continue to provide regular updates on progress and photos. Construction sites can be dangerous places without the appropriate safety gear and precautions.

Unauthorized access to the construction site is strictly prohibited and can result in fines, serious injuries, or worse.

• Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club invites you to a Community Breakfast – ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! Sat. Aug. 18, 8 to 11am, $8 per person ages 13 yrs and up, $4 ages 6–12, under 6 free. Soldier's Memorial (Oso) Hall, Sharbot Lake. In support

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• Inverary is growing, as is the whole surrounding area. Welcome to all newcomers and thanks to those who have taken time to send me an e-mail to say hello. Note the new look in the south end of the village. Maple Country Home & Farm Supply is building a new store, enabling them to provide a larger selection of farm and home supplies, and next to the Inverary Pharmasave we welcome Bradley Security. As one gentleman so nicely put it: “It’s nice to see our rural businesses growing and providing more options out here in the country.” How right he is!

• Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market – open every Sun, 9am to 2pm. Local products from Frontenac County including Freedom Farm of Battersea.

• Plowing Match! Saturday, August 25 at 10am. Location is the east end of 3118 Sunbury Road, Sunbury. Thanks to the host farm family, Colleen & Charlie Sloan.

Farm is operated by Jeff, Richard & Robert Sonneveld. For details, call Martin Oomen, president of the Frontenac Plowman’s Association: (613) 583-4761 or martyo@kingston.net • Free Seniors’ Fitness Program every Tues, and Thurs, 10:30–11:30am starting Sept. 4 at the Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Rd., Sunbury. Participate seated or standing – mobility aids welcome.

Try a class; you might really like it! For info, call 613-634-0130 ext 3414.

MABERLY

May 29, 1944 – July 24, 2018 s ndrew’s anglican church 1028 lizabeth Street, Sharbot Lake

Columns - continued from page 5

Serving the area for over 100 years.

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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• Another great evening at Snow Road Community Hall on Thurs. when Jessica Wedden and Jon McLurg entertained us.

They put on a wonderful show. The beautiful voice of John McLurg and the violin magic of Jessica, along with her step dancing, made for another wonderful evening.

• Host & Hostess of the coffee Break Fri. was Jerry & Kathy. Lots of strong coffee and goodies. There was an awful lot of compliments on Karen Paterson’s date squares. I tried one and it’s all true – the best I ever ate. Karen, it’s time to open up the first bakery in Snow Road. She also makes the best pies.

• Some Aug. Birthdays are Lindsey Rollo, Mary Gemmill, Delmer Sargent, Kathy Zarfas, Stanley Snow, Noella Menard, Rick Cuomo.

• Joelle Hubner-McLean was part of a local authors’ discussion panel at the CKWS Morning Show live July 24.

• Our next Social Supper is Wed. Aug. 8 at Snow Road Community Hall, 6pm. All welcome.

• The Festival of Small Halls has announced that Kelly Preston will be performing at Snow Road Community Centre on Sept. 30. Show starts at 3pm. Kelly’s parents were Tracy & Randall Prescott. Tracy was part of the “Family Brown” group that was so popular years ago. There is only a small amount of tickets left. If you would like one, call Kip: 278-1836.

• Don’t forget Anniversary Sunday at Snow Road Church, 11am. Lunch after service at the Snow Rd. Community Hall.

Rev-Karen Hinke will be the pastor. Wayne & Mary Abrams will be the entertainment.

• The Knox Bake Sale at McDonalds Corners is on Fri, Aug. 3. Starts at 3pm.

• Happy Anniversary to Earl & Heather Gemmill on Aug. 12th.

• Smile – you know you’re getting old when a good cardio workout is putting on your socks.

Fiddlers and Friends Return to Ompah

by Marily Seitz iddlers and Friends return for their yearly concert in Ompah on Thursday, August 9. The band loves to share their joy of music and zany sense of fun. They play a cheerful set of old-time fiddle tunes that has the audience clapping, toe-tapping and singing along.

The fiddlers are accompanied by friends playing keyboard, bass, viola, cello, guitar, etc. Lois Webster is an unforgettable crowd favourite with her many homemade instruments and wacky costumes; one never quite knows what she will do next, and even keeps the band guessing.

Fiddlers and Friends are delighted to entertain the Ompah audiences, who readily join in to become a real part of the concert. Folks often comment that it is such a fun concert that it feels like a kitchen party. Audiences are always left wanting more. The Fiddlers and Friends concert on Thursday, August 9 at 7pm is a fundraiser for the Ompah Community Centre. Admission is $10 at the door.

Following the concert, musicians and audience can mingle over refreshments.

For further information, contact Marily Seitz (613-479-2855).

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August 2, 2018

The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word.

Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

Smitty’s “KING of APPLIANCES”

Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Winter tires & rims for most vehicles. Used cars available, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. Call us for car & truck parts, we have more than 400 vehicles.

11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Hosted by Shawna Mathison. Learn new, and improve your own skills in writing for pleasure or publication!

Tuesday, August 7 to Thursday, September 27. We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30-3:30 pm in the boardroom at Community Living in Sharbot Lake @ 1025 Elizabeth St. This workshop is available for a reasonable fee of $175 and refreshments will be provided by Instructor Shawna. Contact her (343)263-4165

FLEA MARKET

HELP WANTED Loughborough Inn We are looking for a Cook for the Loughborough Inn, located just 15 minutes north of Kingston.

The candidate should have some basic cooking, prep and baking skills followed by a willingness to learn and adapt.

The compensation is competitive and the location is beautiful.

If you are looking for a great place to work with some great people then we would love to hear from you. Please email theinn@loughboroughinn.on.ca or call us @613.353.2600 to set up an interview.

HOMEMAKERS NEEDED for Northbrook and Denbigh areas. Interested? Call Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 or 1-877-679-6636 ext. 229

HUNTING FIREARMS COURSE – Sep 14-15, and Hunter Education Course, Sep 21-22, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786

JUNK REMOVAL WASTE & JUNK REMOVAL – Appliances. We buy vehicles. Towing. Anything metal drop-off.

613-336-0708

RAFFLE WINNERS

WINNERS for the Arden Seniors raffle which took place Saturday July 28 are: 1 stLois Barager; 2nd-Gary Bertrim; 3rd-Kristy Brundage

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Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association

by Craig Bakay

T

he Sharbot Lake Property Owners As-

sociation held its annual general meeting Saturday at St. James Major in Sharbot Lake, and along with the regular business (elections, state-of-the-lake statements, photo contest, etc.), newly-acclaimed Mayor Frances Smith seemed to be the most popular speaker.

Smith gave updates on the septic inspection program, a proposed VIA Rail line going through, twinning of Hwy. 7, the K & P Trail, changes to the Central Frontenac Official Plan as well as giving a bit of a geography lesson.

“There are 107 named lakes in Central Frontenac and about 107 that aren’t named,” she said. “As far as septic re-inspection, the committee didn’t approve going ahead with the plan, so an implementation committee was set up and will report to Council at the August meeting.”

Smith said it’s likely the first re-inspections will be on the West Basin of Sharbot Lake, Crow Lake, Hungry Lake, Silver Lake and Eagle Lake.

“There are 315 properties on the East Basin of Sharbot Lake and 249 on the West Basin,” Smith said. “We’ll be breaking them down to systems older than 30 years, and 10-30 years.

“For example, on Eagle Lake, there are 313 properties, 77 of which are vacant.

There are 98 systems older than 30 years and 64 in the 10-30 range. Sixty-six properties have already been inspected.”

SERVICES

ANYTHING METAL FREE PICKUP: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’ & electronics.

Call 613-375-6377, leave message.

Smith said the Township will be recommending that the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority do the inspections at $175 per property with the Township picking up half the cost.

“There’s $50,000 in the budget for that and the bylaw will allow homeowners to use their inspector of choice if they want,” she said.

Smith also acknowledged that the K & P project has run out of money, but ownership is now continuous because the County expropriated three properties.

“We’re going to find some money somehow to finish it,” she said. “But it’s nice to see walkers, bikers, horseback riders and ATVers getting along.”

On the VIA proposal, she said: “The highspeed train front is quiet and I have mixed feelings about it, but if it does go through, we won’t have much to say about it.”

In the reports from executive members, it was reported that there were 215 members going into the meeting and finances are in good shape with $11,215.54 on hand.

VP Guy MacLeod reported that the walleye spawning beds are “impressive” and that one trip (to the Fall River bed) was “like National Geographic; I’ve never seen that many fish.”

MacLeod said he’d have liked to have had a report on the bed by train bridge, but was “chased off by two otters and an eagle.”

FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on August 23, 2018, at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham Ontario.

TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET, 6107 Hwy 506 at Ardoch Rd. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Something for everyone. 613-4790341

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the South Frontenac Municipal Office, 4432 George Street, Sydenham.

FOR RENT

Roll No. 10 29 050 040 78320 0000; PIN 36280-0373 (LT); Part Lot 18 Concession 11 Loughborough Part 2 13R17763; S/T execution 98-0000308, if enforceable; South Frontenac; File No. 16-11 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,079.54

1 BEDROOM winterized cottage in Sharbot Lake village, available October 15 to May 15.

Call 613-279-2207.

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca ELECTRIC 3 WHEEL SCOOTER, very quiet, great condition $650; hitch mount mobile device carrier for scooter $200. 613-279-2706 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

GARAGE SALES AUG 4, 5, & 6, 9am to 5pm. 19740 Hwy. 41, Cloyne. Phone 613-333-9674 MULTI-FAMILY, 3 Days, Fri-Sun, Aug 3-5, 8am-8pm. Something for everyone. 5 sheds full – antiques, collectibles. RD 38 to Crow Lake Rd to Badour RD, follow signs.

SPYGLASS COVE, 1016 Schoolhouse Road, Clarendon, Hwy. 509. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 8am - 7pm, open Sunday 2pm - 6pm. Clocks, pictures, saving banks, glassware, furniture, hot wheel cars, picnic table, handcrafted mystery novels, etc. New items every week.

HELP WANTED FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver's license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc.

Potential for income between $50,000 to $80,000 yearly + Bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information please send a resume to: Admin@scheelcommunications. com or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary; all training will be supplied.

Description of Lands:

Renovations, Carpentry, Repairs, Painting & Roofing Paul Gosse 613-335-4822 frontenachomeservices@gmail.com HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywalling, any other jobs, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613374-2079 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658 PHOTOCOPY, FAX & LAMINATION SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake.

Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, Over 25 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

TOWING B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT RETIRED, Responsible, woman seeks longterm, affordable smallish home/winterized cottage to rent in Central Frontenac. 613-8768340, chookburke@hotmail.com

Local businesses provide employment for the community!

Roll No. 10 29 010 020 00750 0000; Bob’s Lake Rd.; PIN 36238-0228(LT); Part Lot 26 Concession 1 Bedford Part 11 13R7708; South Frontenac; File No. 17-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $5,655.98 Roll No. 10 29 010 020 04360 0000; PIN 36242-0168(LT); Part Lot 21 Concession 2 Bedford Part 1 13R4736; S/T interest in FR222909; South Frontenac; File No. 17-02 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,720.54 Roll No. 10 29 010 040 13915 0000; PIN 36243-0083 (LT); Part Lot 12 Concession 2 Bedford Part 2, 13R13402; South Frontenac; File No. 17-05 Minimum Tender Amount: $6,356.07 Roll No. 10 29 010 050 19760 0000; PIN 36250-0188 (LT); Part Lot 6 Concession 7 Bedford as in FR498660 (aka Kingsford Lake Island); description may not be acceptable in future as in FR498660; S/T execution 97-0000226, if enforceable; South Frontenac; File No. 17-08 Minimum Tender Amount: $10,270.36 Roll No. 10 29 060 050 09699 0000; Battersea Rd.; PIN 36290-0089 (LT); Part Lot 10 Concession 9 Storrington as in FR307676 (Parcel 2); South Frontenac; File No. 17-20 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,648.82

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold, including but not limited to the potential existence of environmental contamination, estates and interests of the federal or provincial governments or their agencies, easements and restrictive covenants, and interests acquired by adverse possession. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, tender packages are available at the Municipal Offices, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George Street in Sydenham or you can contact: Stephanie Kuca Deputy Treasurer The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac 4432 George Street PO Box 100 Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 taxsale@southfrontenac.net

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

Thu Aug 2 – Sun Aug 5

FLINTON JAMBOREE Aug 2-5. 72 Edward Street, Flinton, Ontario, K0H 1P0. Check out their Facebook page for all the details.

Thursday August 2

SHARBOT LAKE - NICOLA LISA CRAIG 7pm9pm. Cardinal Café. Singing classics of the 20th century and her own originals, Nicole will showcase her angelic vocals and electric classical guitar. Pay what you can.

TAOIST TAI CHI 1pm-3pm. S and A Hall. Info: call Elisabeth at 372-1820.

Friday August 3

NORTHBROOK - FREE FRIDAY FLIX 7pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Wonder Woman (2017) with Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. (Rated PG13, fantasy/adventure.)

SYDENHAM - TEA DANCE 1pm-3pm. Grace Hall.

Enjoy coffee/tea and a baked good alongside 1 hour of basic ballroom dancing instruction and 1 hour of dancing. Singles welcome - $5. Limited space due to popular demand. Call 613.376.6477 to book your spot.

TAOIST TAI CHI 1pm-3pm. S and A Hall. Info: call Elisabeth at 372-1820.

Sat Aug 4 – Sun Aug 5

ART IN THE SAWMILL 12pm-4pm. 6037B Verona St., Verona, 12-4pm, 5th Annual Show and Sale by local artists at historic sawmill, painting, quilting, pottery, jewelry and photography. Interested local artists call Elaine at 613-374-3053

Sat Aug 4 – Mon Aug 6

FERNLEIGH- YARD SALE 9am-4pm each day. 4971 Road 506. Annual sale featuring furniture, antiques and more. All proceeds to Fernleigh Community Hall.

Saturday August 4

ARDEN - GEORGE PARKS MEMORIAL PIG ROAST 5pm. Arden Legion. Roast pig, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, bun, dessert and a beverage. Adults $15, kids $7.

CLOYNE - YOGA ON THE BEACH 9:30am. Bon Echo Provincial Park. At the Pumphouse Beach with Stacy Kirkbride.

EWE CAN KNIT THIRD ANNIVERSARY 10am2pm. Verona. Come celebrate with them and special guest Purlin’ J. with her yarn truck! There will be a draw for a gift basket.

GODFREY - FRONTENAC FROLIC 9am-2pm.

Glendower Hall. Fun filled family day w. silent auction, flea market, baking tables, Ray’s Reptile Zoo, petting zoo and pony rides, food & drinks, and more. Cow Flop Bingo - Prizes, $1,800, $900, $500.

Sponsored by the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation.

Info: bobs-and-crow-lakes.org SHARBOT LAKE - YARD SALE 8am-1pm. St. James Major Church. Everything priced to go. Come and see. Benefit for St. James.

Sunday August 5

GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Bedford Hall. Open mic, $2 admission, entertainers free. Info - Joanne 374-2242, Joan 374-5477 MEMORIAL CENTRE FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-2pm. Local products from Frontenac County including Freedom Farm of Battersea.

SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm.

Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour VERONA - VCA SUMMER IN THE VILLAGE 12pm3pm. Verona Lions Hall. Free face painting, crafts and train rides for the kiddies. Free BBQ and live music featuring the Kings Town Tenors.

Monday August 6

BREAKFAST 8am-11:30am. Henderson Hall.

Pancakes, Henderson-style french toast, toppings, sausage, refreshments, syrup, and lots of fun. A free will offering will help the little white church offer weekly worship, mission outreach, prayers, and cover many expenses.

Tuesday August 7

COUNCIL MEETING 7pm-9pm. Sydenham Town Hall.

Wednesday August 8

SNOW ROAD STATION - SOCIAL SUPPER 6pm.

Snow Road Hall. All welcome.

Thursday August 9

COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT 7pm-9:30pm.

4432 George St, Sydenham. The agenda can be found on CivicWeb. DINERS CLUB 12pm-2pm. Wonderful mid-day

August 2, 2018

Reid’s Verona

3 Day Sale ?-?

Sale - Thursday Aug. 2- -April Wednesday Aug. 8 Boneless AA T-Bone Steaks

6.99/lb

$

Seedless Grapes $ /lb

710 ml 6 pack Coke or Pepsi $

1.99

2.49

Lead Betters Cowboy Burgers $ /box

9.99

Open Mon-Thurs, Sat: 8am-8pm Fri: 8am-9pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm;

LCBO 11am-6pm

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112 meal, enterainment. Meet new friends and enjoy local talent. $11 Transportation available in some cases. Info - Joanne 613-376-6477 GARDEN CLUB 7pm. Cloyne Free Methodist Church. Jane Bailey from Ottawa, who will talk to us about “End of Season Garden Fatigue.”

Friday August 10

CLOYNE - CLOYNE SHOWCASE ARTS & CRAFTS SALE 10am-5pm. North Addington Education Centre. For more information, contact cloyneshowcaseart@gmail.com.

SYDENHAM - BOOK CLUB 1pm. Grace Hall. Come out for a relaxing discussion over coffee/tea and a new book to read at our monthly book club. Call 613376-6477 for details about this months book

Sat Aug 11 – Fri Aug 10

CLOYNE - INDIGENOUS DRUMMING & DANCING 12pm-3pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Learn more about drumming and area Anishinaabe culture.

Sat Aug 11 – Sun Aug 12

CLOYNE - LEARN TO FISH Bon Echo Provincial Park. 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Bon Echo Creek. How to use fishing equipment and fish legally, safely, & sustainably. Some basic tips about fish identification and anatomy.

Saturday August 11

BATTERSEA - BATTERSEA LOUGHBOROUGH LAKE ASSOCIATION POTLUCK SUPPER & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4pm-8pm. Battersea United Church. All members welcome. Bring a supper dish. Supper at 5pm, meeting at 6:30pm. The Association will provide cake and soft drinks. Come meet old and new lake neighbours and hear what the Association has been doing on your behalf.

CLOYNE - DAVID ARCHIBALD (SONGWRITER & CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER) 7pm. Bon Echo Provincial Park. Don’t miss this fun, interactive concert that celebrates the rich natural and cultural heritage of Ontario!

What’s Up in the Night Sky? – August 2018 I n August, the late summer nights are longer, giving us more time for observing. Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are a beautiful spectacle by naked eye, binoculars or telescope, but the main event this month happens on the night of August 12/13. The Moon-free sky promises one of the best displays of the Perseid meteor shower in years.

The Perseids is arguably the best meteor shower of the year. It has a high rate of meteors with a large number of bright ones. As a bonus, August nights are usually quite nice. The shower may peak the night of the 12th/13th, but as I’ve warned in previous columns, the nights leading up to the peak and following the peak can have quite a few meteors as the leading and following meteors of the swarm arrive – well worth going out and watching.

The radiant for this shower is in the constellation Perseus. The best time for viewing is late in the evening as Perseus rises higher in the north eastern sky, culminating at dawn when it reaches its highest point. This year’s shower should present a rate of one to two meteors per minute at dark sights.

In the evening sky, Venus can be found in the west, Mars is southeast and Jupiter is in the northwest. Beautiful Saturn is in the south. By midnight, Mars has shifted to the south and Saturn is southwest. Although Mars reaches its peak in late July, it is the planetary star of August. If your telescope is large enough, you can make out surface features. Sadly, as August progresses, Mars’ brightness and size decreases. By the end of August, it is half as bright and about 13% smaller.

August 4: Last quarter Moon.

August 10: The Moon is at perigee (closest) – 356,000 Kms. August 11: New Moon.

August 12/13: Perseid meteor shower – moon-free sky!

August 18: First quarter Moon.

August 23: Moon is at apogee (farthest) – 402,390 Kms. August 26: Full Moon. It is known as the Full Sturgeon Moon. The Sturgeon is more readily caught during this month. The sultry haze in the atmosphere during this month can turn the Moon red and thus give it another name – The Full Red Moon. The nearness of harvest time provides two more names – Full Grain Moon and Full Green Corn Moon.

Bon appétit!

Keep looking up!

Authorized Agent For:

PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 9pm. Dark Sky Preserve.

Jupiter, Saturn and Mars; Perseid Preview PLEVNA - TURKEY SUPPER Clar-Mill Hall. Raffle tickets to win incredible prizes! Bake table with delicious goodies.

Sunday August 12

ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE 2pm. At Holy Trinity Cemetary (Plevna-Ardoch Community Cemetary).

Please bring a lawn chair. If raining, we will meet at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Info: Mrs. Doreen Young, 613-479-2211 BROOKE METHODIST CEMETERY SERVICE 2pm.

A free will offering will be taken up to cover the cost of cemetery grass-cutting and fence maintenance for the next two years. Rev. Jean Brown will lead the service and all are welcome. Please bring a lawn chair.

MEMORIAL CENTRE FARMERS’ MARKET 9am-2pm. Local products from Frontenac County including Freedom Farm of Battersea.

PERTH ROAD - 134TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 10am. Perth Road United Church.

Guest speaker Rev. Dr. Malcolm Sinclair. We welcome old friends, children and visitors! A luncheon and social hour to follow in the Sunday School Hall.

Info 613-353-2470 PLEVNA - STAR PARTY 9pm. Dark Sky Preserve.

Bonus night. Perseid meteor shower all nighter. Stay until dawn ROBERTSVILLE CEMETERYANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE 2pm. A pot luck meal follows at the Snow Road Community Hall. 613-279-1208. Hope to see both new and familiar faces!

SHARBOT LAKE, ON - OPEN HOUSE 2pm-4pm.

Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence. See the residences and take a tour VERONA - VERONA CAR SHOW Verona Lions Hall. $10 vehicle registration fee, contact John Nizman (613) 358-5353 to enter. Door prizes and grand prize.

by Fred Barrett

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine, “SkyNews”, can be arranged at the

RASC website as well.

Let me know how your observing has gone this month, especially anything unusual. I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca. Clear Skies! Fred.

“And where on earth is Clarendon?” someone asked… by Wilma Kenny

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his exquisite miniature design, less than 12.7 cm (5”) in any direction, won Aira Kaduk of Ardoch Road the prestigious “Judge’s Choice” at the Ontario Horticultural Association’s annual convention. The convention, held in Kingston this last weekend, drew avid gardeners from across the province for three days of competitions, seminars and garden tours.The flower show had an estimated 300 entries of specimens (plants, flowers and vegetables) and 45 floral designs, many contributed by horticultural judges and master gardeners. Congratulations to Kaduk!

Burger day at SLFM

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n Saturday August 11th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, theSharbot Lake Farmers Market will be hosting its annual Burger Day at the Sharbot Lake Beach. What better way to support local farmers than to come out on a sunny Saturday afternoon and experience the difference that local makes with a quality hamburger and locally grown toppings!

The hamburgers will be sourced from two of our local vendors Whan Farm and Tryon Farm and condiments and toppings will be sourced from our vendors Unusual Acres, Learning Curve Gardens, Hilyard Farm, MapleLim Farm and T&A Condiments. We look forward to eating with you!

tHE FRONtENAC NEWS

AuguSt 2, 2018

Caden Stephenson lucks out A s a fundraising arm for Community Living, North Frontenac, The Treasure Trunk can’t really afford much in the way of staff.

With the move to Road 38 south of Sharbot Lake, they’ve become more of a regional operation, drawing from as far south as Harrowsmith and Verona for both donations and customers. But let’s face it, it’s essentially a charity operation.

They do take advantage, however, of whatever programs become available, such as co-op students.

One such co-op student was Caden Stephenson, who came from Granite Ridge.

So, when the KEYS program in Kingston came up with some money for a summer student, they jumped at the chance.

“We don’t have the funds for a summer student,” said Janet Barr, the Treasure Trunk’s director. “But we get a lot busier in the summer with cottagers since moving out here, and we can sure use the help.

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“And since we had Caden in co-op, we already had him all trained up.”

“I’ve learned a lot and I’m getting better with my customer service skills,” said Stephenson, who hails from ‘downtown’ Maberly. “I love it, it’s great.

“And, I’m feeling a lot more responsibility now.”

And he does do a lot around there, such as moving furniture (both from the car and from homes), answering the phone, sorting clothing and other store items, garbage and recycling, emptying donation boxes in the hamlets and even taking orders and delivering for The Cardinal Cafe in Sharbot Lake.

“It’s been a busy summer so far,” he said.

Stephenson plans to attend St. Lawrence College in the fall, taking personal health and fitness, culinary arts and general arts & sciences.

He’s not sure where he’d like to end up, but he’s sure the skills he’s picked up at The Treasure Trunk will serve him well.

Caden Stephenson rings up Lillian Shepperd’s purchases at The Treasure Trunk.

“I’ve enjoyed working with customers and helping them out,” he said. “I think eventually I’d like to work in a fitness gym.”

The Treasure Trunk is located on Road

38, south of Sharbot Lake, by Seed to Sausage. Its hours are Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 3pm

tOWNSHIP OF SOutH FRONtENAC liVinG Here

THinGs TO DO

AUGUST 6TH CIVIC HOLIDAY - CHANGES TO GARBAGE COLLECTION Regularly scheduled garbage collection for Monday, August 6th will be picked up on Tuesday, August 7th. There are NO other changes to the garbage collection schedule. There are NO changes to recycling collection over this holiday.

The Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, August 6th.

Wishing you all a fabulous and safe long weekend and please remember to recycle!

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

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

SWIM & DAY CAMP REGISTRATION On-line registration now available. In person registration can also be done at that time at the NEW location for Recreation – 2490 Keeley Road. Keep an eye on our website for further information.

Open fOr Business ATTENTION VENDORS – SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATION OF TENDERS AND RFP’S Check out the new feature on our website – Town Hall/Tenders, sign up for email notifications when tenders and request for proposals are issued or amended.

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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT – SUMMER HOURS The depot will be open EVERY Thursday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

LEVEL ONE FIRE BAN Please be advised that effective July 26, 2018 the TOTAL FIRE BAN has been lifted and replaced with a LEVEL 1 BAN in all four districts of South Frontenac. This prohibits open air burning but allows for camp fires and cooking fires. Residents are reminded to follow burning restrictions set out in By-law 2012-68. For further details on the current burning provisions, please consult our By-law on our website at www.southfrontenac.net or South Frontenac Fire and Rescue at 613-376-3027, Ext. 2234.

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OUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED! The South Frontenac Recreation Department is now located at our 2490 Keeley Road site. Contact information and phone numbers remain the same. See “Things To Do” for more information about registration.

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council – August 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of Adjustment – August 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm CAREERS – RECEPTION CLERK For details on the Reception Clerk position, please visit our website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Friday, August 24, 2018 at 4:00 pm TENDERS - SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Take notice that the Township will be having a sale of land by public tender on August 23, 2018. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access is available, tender packages can be purchased at the Municipal Offices, at a cost of $10.00 + HST, located at 4432 George St, Sydenham ON

Make Sure Your GarBaGe GetS Put in itS Place

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

Want to vote in the 2018 Municipal Election this October?

Make sure you are on the voters list!

Find out if you’re confirmed as an eligible elector visit: www.voterlookup.ca If you are a new resident or if you’ve moved in the last several years, you may need to update your information.

Fire Ban

keep our township t clean.

Whether you are a cottage owner, a renter or day tripper, please become familiar with collection dates and locations, as well as our recycle streams.

Visit our website or contact Solid Waste Management at 613-376-3027 Ext 4330.

Please be advised that effective July 26, 2018 the TOTAL FIRE BAN has been lifted and replaced with a LEVEL 1 BAN in all four districts of South Frontenac. This prohibits open air burning but allows for camp fires and cooking fires. Residents are reminded to follow burning restrictions set out in By-law 2012-68.

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loyne Showcase Art & Craft Sale is celebrating its 46 year in 2018, a long-standing art show that gives back to the arts community in a big way. Each year, the show collects a commission from artisan sales to directly support the arts programming at North Addington Education Centre. This year, the youngest independent artist showing her work is also an NAEC Alumni.

Natalie Reynolds graduated in 2017 with several accolades including two-time Gold medal standings for Graphic Design in the Limestone District School Board Skills Competition and proofreading and photo-editing for the Clar-Mill Archives Lodges book. This has led to continued employment with the CMCA, designing two publications and numerous historic signs. Reynolds has exhibited photography at the Bon Echo Art Show last year and her drawings at last year’s Showcase. She has also had her own solo exhibition at the Cardinal Café in Sharbot Lake and was part of a group art exhibition in Ohio for the band Twenty One Pilots, called Artøpia.

Natalie draws inspiration from abstract lines and shapes and is often influenced by sounds in music. “Most of my work has linear elements. I’m fascinated by the way that I can create unique universes of lines with a tool as commonplace as a permanent marker. To put it simply, I love lines. I will

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often use music as direct inspiration for drawings to capture the colours and patterns I associate with the sounds and atmosphere of a song. In my work, music and visual art are interconnected.”

Contrast and light also play into her work, and she enjoys creating art in many mediums. “I’ve always been interested in the way light casts on walls and other surfaces, especially around the time of the sunset. When I take photos, I enjoy capturing light in its raw form, often abstractly, the focus of the photo being the light itself. Ironically, I’m quite photosensitive, but creating a world of order through photographing light has allowed me to appreciate the art it can create. As well as photography and art, I enjoy writing poetry and using words as a vessel to illustrate feelings in a way that is creative and cathartic. I also use digital software to create designs outside of traditional mediums. I am really excited to be in this year’s Showcase with so many talented artists!”

Reynolds has a Mondrian-esque approach to art that appeals to a diverse age range. She is currently studying Graphic Design at St. Lawrence College. We are excited to have her as one of our artists! Come view Natalie’s work on August 10 from 10am–5pm and August 11 from 10am– 4pm at the Cloyne Showcase. https://www.instagram.com/lightveil/

Bon Echo art show remains true to mission statement

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n its 23 year, the annual Art Exhibition and Show put on by the Friends of Bon Echo was down a few exhibitors (to 25), but still managed to bring together a tidy little show that focused more on the “fine” art of painting than many shows of this nature.

Co-chair Sue Whyte (along with Debbie Alger) said this year’s show likely reflects a changing of the guard, as many of those involved have been doing so for 23 years, but she’s optimistic about future shows.

“There have been a few glitches but hopefully nobody will notice,” she said. “We’re looking ahead to next year.

Long-time organizer Ernest Lapchinski said Whyte was the most instrumental person in getting this show off the ground.

“I hope that young people might think about volunteering more,” he said.

Whyte also noted that there are a lot more summer art festivals these days (as opposed to when they started), but given the setting of Bon Echo Park, she believes they will remain competitive for artists for years to come.

“We’re unique in our setting,” she said. “And we keep to our core mission statement of Art in the Park. And Rick Guthrie has been a big help.”

One veteran of the Bon Echo show is watercolor artist Dave Gordon.

“We love it,” said his wife, Linda. “We come and camp here for the week.”

One of the things Gordon likes is that his work fits in to the theme of this show.

“Fall colors have always impressed me,” he said. “I think nothing of taking leaves from trees into the studio.I also like to see how they shrivel up and try to paint that too.”

Gordon is rather unique himself in his approach to painting. He uses watercolors exclusively, but unlike most practitioners of the medium, he uses very little wet-on-wet technique, opting for an opaque style that at first glance could very easily be mistaken for acrylics.

“I only dip the brush in the water once,” he said.

Also, unlike many watercolorists, he eschews the use of glass as part of the framing and presentation process, opting for three or more coats of preservative. This tends to add depth to his works as well.

Gordon has retired to his painting, which he learned “by my own mistakes. I only ever took night school classes.”

But he has learned one lesson that he’d like to pass along to budding artists.

“Have a spot where you can leave all the mess out,” he

said. “If I get an idea, I might try it right away.”

Anyone wishing to get involved with the art show or any of their other activities is asked to call the Friends of Bon Echo at 613-336-0830.

clOyne sHOwcAse ArT & crAfT sAle

friday, August 10, 10am-5pm, saturday, August 11, 10am-4pm,

Acton artist Dave Gordon has a unique way with opaque watercolors.

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Civic Long Weekend, Aug. 4, 5 & 6

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