SOUTH FRONTENAC

No it's not a wildfire, but the Big Smoke Food Truck in Burridge will definitely fire up your taste buds-especially if Southern Barbeque is your thing. The new food truck, which has made Burridge its home, offers up diners a wide and authentic range...

In an effort to educate city folk and non-farmers about where their food comes from, the Rotary Club of Kingston held their second annual Rural Awareness Day event on July 14. The event was organized by the Rotary Club's Rural committee and was...

Who doesn't like a summer Jamboree? That is what the Verona Lions count on for what has been one of their biggest fundraisers for the last 62 consecutive summers. Thanks to the weather, this year’s event, which took place at the Verona Lions...

The beautiful rural setting of Sydenham is a big part of why the annual Sydenham Triathlon/Duathlon, which took place this year on July 7, continues to attract athletes of all ages and skill levels from larger centers around Ontario. So says...

For those who believe that famed and coveted family donut and cookie recipes should remain safe in family hands, rest assured that that is the case for the bakery formerly known as Ella's Bakery in Harrowsmith. The bakery, which is now called simply...

Fire Department’s 25-Year Veterans Mayor Davison read the names of eight fire department volunteers who have completed 25 years service with South Frontenac’s Fire Departments: Ray Leonard, Dale Reynolds, Ben Lappen, Wayne Young, Bill Jones,...

Mike Howe, who along with John Trousdale coordinated the Canada Day celebrations in Sydenham, credits many generous and hard-working volunteers with making the event a success. “It’s always harder to draw a crowd when July 1st falls on a weekend...

The heat and humidity were getting to the audience at the springtime Sydenham High School graduation last week (Thursday, June 27) With over 200 graduates, and dozens of special awards to hand out, the audience had to struggle to maintain their...

Atoms by Karl Hammer Atom Bulldogs: Back Row - (coaches) Derek Joynt, Karl Hammer, Alex Westwater, Jim McNeely, Zach Kennedy, Blair Veldman. Middle Row: Ben O`Meara, Jack Hammer, Chad Branscombe, Warren Amey, Seth Bryan, Grady Westwater, Gavin...

Roads Department to Continue New Salt Mix Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth reported that his department plans to continue adding magnesium chloride to the winter road sand this coming winter. This additive lowers the temperature of ice formation...

Bill Day does not appreciate how the annual grass drag racing event he hosts at his property on the Harrowsmith-Sydenham road has been characterized by South Frontenac Council. As was reported last week, Councilor John McDougall commented on a...

Two local scouters were honoured at an awards ceremony that took place on June 16 and coincided with the final day of a two-weekend training session for volunteers held at the Scouts Canada Camp located on Otter Lake in South Frontenac Township....

The KFL&A Land Conservancy celebrate the purchase of the Depot Creek Nature Reserve In a meadow located near the village of Bellrock just west of Verona, a group of 30 nature enthusiasts gathered on June 23 to celebrate the first purchase of...

  Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, now in its 16th year in its Sydenham location, is introducing new paddling programs this summer. The club now has experienced certified Canoe Kayak Canada coaching staff, and we have decided that it is time to offer...

On June 14 the Sydenham and District Lions Club hosted their 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Rivendell Golf Club. Clear skies and pleasant temperatures greeted the 110 golfers who showed up early Friday morning for this event. Golfer...

“I Can’t Believe it!” A frustrated Councillor McDougal indicated part of a recent facebook posting, in which Bill Day of Harrowsmith invites quad and dirt bike riders to his newly-improved racing track: “It’s safe to say summer is vary...

The 65 people who came to Glenn Foster’s “Australia Night” at Grace Hall in Sydenham last week were richly rewarded by Foster’s personal, fascinating retelling of the social history of his homeland, from the long-ago dreamtime stories of the...

This year one couple and three individuals received recognition from South Frontenac Council as Volunteers of the Year at an awards ceremony on Tuesday night, June 18. Chris Sleeth  – When Chris Sleeth was a young ballplayer, his game was...

Les and Shirley McGowan, who owned and operated McGowan's store in Godfrey for close to five decades, recently relinquished the reins. The couple have sold the store to long-time Godfrey/Sharbot Lake residents Scott and Laurie Love who alongside the...

Hats off to the Parent Council at Loughborough Public School in Sydenham who entertained hundreds of students and their families on June 14 under sunny skies at their annual fundraiser, which was back this year after a one-year hiatus. Multiple...

The 2013 Annual General Meeting for the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) will go down in history as one worth remembering. The FCFDC, which began in 2004, offers loans and grants to businesses in Frontenac County with the...

The Bellrock Schoolhouse Theatre production of the topsy-turvy melodrama, “The Great Ice Cream Scheme” tickled not just the taste buds but also the funny bones of theatre goers at its four-show run. Three of the shows were completely sold out,...

Waste Disposal Changes Public Works Manager Segsworth summarized the feedback from the April public information sessions in Verona and Bedford. He said he had reviewed this material with the Public Services committee, and the committee’s...

Dave Linton and Bill (Junior) Hartwick were among the 114 golfers who teed off on Saturday afternoon at the Rivendell Golf Course in Verona for the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation’s annual golf tourney fundraiser. The annual...

Judy Kirton, owner of Kirton's Stables and Kennel in Harrowsmith, is now offering horse riders a place to improve their skills in a brand new facility that she recently completed at her home business, which is located near Harrowsmith on Colebrook...

Tinlin resigns South Frontenac Council by Jeff Green Citing personal family reasons, first-term Bedford District Councilor Mark Tinlin has resigned from South Frontenac Council, effective June 1. Tinlin informed Council at an in camera session that...

Naming of New Roads and Lanes Council reviewed and approved a process that is designed to streamline the (admittedly infrequent) task of choosing names for new roads and lanes. Planner Lindsay Mills noted problems with names that are in some way...

Hard-core rock n' rollers might have been surprised by the kind of “rock” that comprised the Frontenac Women's Chorus' repertoire at their May 25concert at Trinity United Church in Verona. But lovers of the rocky Frontenac landscape would have...

When construction of the Sydenham Ambulance Station began in 2010, the County of Frontenac set out to achieve a LEED Silver Certification. The County surpassed that goal, and on May 24 celebrated the station’s LEED Gold Certification. Warden Janet...

If they were ever called down to the office at Sydenham High School this year, you can bet that it wasn't for bad behavior. Both Jacob Sharpe and Jesse Bell returned for their 5th victory lap at SHS this year, primarily for a chance to be a part of...

“It’s Highway Robbery” Mayor Davison didn’t disguise his frustration when Council reviewed a letter from the Municipal Policing Bureau which was sent earlier this month to all mayors and reeves of Ontario’s OPP policed municipalities. The...

Do you like browsing at plant sales, looking for something different? Something you won’t find at most garden centres? On Saturday, June 1, the fifth annual Grandmothers’ Plant & Bake Sale will be held in front of Tiffany Gift Shoppe in...

Dog Agility Trials Request Council discussed a request from Jennifer Laird, asking permission to hold a series of dog agility trials in June, September and October, on the Bill Day property just east of Harrowsmith. The general consensus was that...

South Frontenac gets five years to wean itself from City money South Frontenac Township’s CAO Wayne Orr took on a thankless task last fall when he went to Kingston City Hall to try to convince the city to continue paying the $600,000 per year to...

Larry and Christine Showler, owners of Frontenac Outfitters, the paddlers’ paradise located at 6674 Bedford Road, kitty corner to Frontenac Provincial Park, decided to bring something new to their 29th annual spring sale and open house, which took...

In May 2011, Drew Cumpson, a Sydenham High School graduate and current student at the University of Guelph, became a quadriplegic after a freak body surfing mishap while he was volunteering in Lima, Peru. This Saturday May 4, Drew, along with his...

The Grade 7 Challenge Program class at Loughborough Public School (LPS) took on an assignment this winter that called for the students to look to the local community. The sustainability and social justice project they undertook culminated in a...

Solid Waste Annual Report Guy Laporte of AECON presented a brief review of the monitoring of the township’s waste disposal sites. He reported on 10 sites. Five of them are closed, but the Ministry of the Environment still requires ongoing...

In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), staff at Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) in Sydenham held a special celebration at the Grace Centre to thank their 143 volunteers, who assist staff in bringing a myriad of health,...

Bargain hunters mark that date on your calendar. From top to bottom, the village of Sydenham will be filled with yard and sidewalk vendors selling any and all kinds of items. A number of local businesses will be holding sidewalk sales and/or putting...

Township to Reopen Negotiations with Limestone Board In 2008, the Limestone School Board contributed a lump sum of $695,000 to the Township as their share of the cost of providing municipal water services to the two schools and greenhouse located in...

In a special public meeting hosted by the Verona Community Association (VCA), over 100 residents had their say regarding the immediate and long term improvements they would like to see in Verona. The meeting, which took place at the Verona Lions...

Members of St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith are doing their part in bringing fun to kids and their families in the community. They held their first ever Family Fun Day on Saturday April 13 and children of all ages had a chance to play games,...

Ample food and ample prizes are what attracts regulars to the bi-annual Harrowsmith S & A Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The club’s Chinese Auction and dinner, which took place on March 23 at their hall, included an all you can eat...

Though Harrowsmith's Oddfellows and Rebekahs obviously have not been around for such a length of time, on March 23, some of their members were recognized for a total of 700 plus years of dedicated service to the organization. The lodges’ award...

A special performance of the Saint Mark Passion by a community choir consisting of members of the Trinity United Choir in Verona, St. Paul's United in Harrowsmith, plus singers from the community and Kingston, will be performed at St. Paul's...

South Frontenac resident and acting president of the Frontenac Minor Hockey Association (FMHA), Allanah Walsh, usually tends to shun the limelight. Not these days though... and for good reason. Walsh, who has served on the executive board with the...

Close to one hundred female diners had no trouble imagining a night out in the quaint Italian city of Verona thanks to organizers of the latest Sisters By Heart event titled "That's Amore!" Sisters By Heart events take place regularly at The Verona...

In late September of last year, at a public meeting in Harrowsmith, Glen Baldock, the Canada Post area manager for Kingston, pledged that he would keep in touch with residents about their local retail Canada Post service. The meeting had been called...

Over the last few months, the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation (FCFDC) has hosted a series of seven free workshops to support local businesses. The series has been well attended. FCFDC Executive Director Anne Prichard said that...