No more waiting. No more wondering. Canadian Renewable Energy Corporation (“CREC”), now a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Hydro Developers Inc.(“Canadian Hydro”) of Alberta was awarded a 20-year, 197.8 MW, Renewable Energy Supply (RES) contract for Wind Power Development on Wolfe Island.

Islanders are familiar with CREC founded in 2000 by Ian Baines, an enthusiastic, long time proponent of wind power on Wolfe Island, where he has become a familiar figure, and friend. GAIA Power began collecting island wind data in parallel with CREC and signing up land option leases for a wind project at about the same time

Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. recently acknowledged the resources and previous work of CREC as well as GAIA Power Inc. and Hearthmakers Energy Cooperative. A letter from Canadian Hydro, notified all landowners with Option and Licence to Lease Agreements with CREC, that pending regulatory approvals and financing, and the finalization of land leases, construction for the project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2007 with commercial operation targeted for October 2008.

A further letter was sent to all landowners (60) who have a Licence and Option to Lease Agreement with GAIA Power Inc., (or any of its predecessors) notifying them, that it is now time, to transfer all option agreements held by GAIA Power etc. to CREC. Early in the new year Canadian Hydro will meet with them to facilitate the formal transfer of the Option agreements. “Having all the options signed under the same agreement is a first step in moving the wind project forward,” according to the letter.

Ross Keating, Canadian Hydro President and Chief Operating Officer explained it this way , “knowing that the Ont. Government was going to call for bids, we approached GAIA Power with their partners Sky Power Corporation and Citizens Energy, (for this project known as OWEP, Ontario Wind Energy Partners) saying it made no sense to submit competing bids. We made an offer to acquire GAIA’s interest which means they signed their landowner options to us only for the purposes of the bid. In other words if we did not win the bid, we would go back to our separate thing (but if we did) we now have the legal right to the option agreements,” Keating said. “When it came time to submit the bid, certain affidavits needed to be signed by the core team they did not sign.”

(GAIA Power has issued a press release clarifying that under the contract, the project will be designed, financed, constructed and fully owned and operated by CREC (Canadian Hydro).

According to Keating, “it was a joint bid plan that went a little sideways but that’s all history. We now look forward to moving forward, working with the community and using local contractors. All our major civil work is done in pieces – sized for local contractors (electrical, trucking, gravel, etc.).”

Keating said there is a memorandum of understanding with Siemens, a Danish company for turbines, a preliminary layout of the turbines, plans for aerial photography work of the proposed wind farm. The 86 wind turbines (2.3 MW each), are 83 metres high and 93 metres wide, and will be strategically located on the western end of the island. Infrastructure needs will be determined after obtaining regulatory approvals (EA; Official Plan amendment). Preliminary work for the wind farm (poles, wires, cement foundations, etc.) is expected to be completed by the end of 2007 including the underwater cable to the substation in Kingston. Expected delivery of turbine components is spring 2008, possibly when the seaway opens.

So far, reaction by island residents is mixed. Some are delighted, some dismayed, others see economic benefits to the community while others acknowledge the need for green power and accept the project’s inevitability.

In attendance at Frontenac Islands November meeting was Totten Sims Hubicki consultant Guy Laporte, who announced to council, that the Ministry of the Environment’s Assessment and Approvals branch, was requesting a conclusion to the Howe Island Link Environmental Assessment (to what seemed the delight of some Howe Islanders in attendance).

MOE suggested a letter and a resolution from the municipality indicating they wish to withdraw the EA and end the Class EA process for the time being, or if not that, that they proceed with further study to address the many “bump up” concerns which in turn would lead to a full Class EA and a tribunal hearing.
TSH was retained to do a bridge feasibility study in 1997 when it was deemed ferry service was a municipal responsibility, and in part, because of ferry service deficiencies. The EA study report with an addendum was filed in 2003.

In July of 2003 Frontenac County, Frontenac Islands and MTO agreed to partner on improved ferry service to Howe Island.

Laporte said MOE had not ruled on the bump up’s (some 97 including the City of Kingston which never supported a bridge). “MOE’s position is that there is insufficient information to rule on them, the long passage of time and the changes to the transportation services on Howe Island (new ferry) that the EA should be withdrawn,” he said. Councillor Calvin wondered aloud, “ if council had Kingston’s support, “would we go forward?”

Council authorized TSH to inform MOE that the Howe Link EA will be withdrawn, allowing closure of the file with an option to open it at a later date.

The subject led to a discussion about the lack of progress, after 9 years, with regard to Wolfe Island ferry service enhancement. “Improvements have been slim. How do we get the W.I. ferry issue rolling?” the Mayor asked. “The proponent needs to be the province but to date there has been little response to our correspondence.. We need to draft a letter that there is a long range issue ahead about W.I. transportation.”

Other comments noted: a bridge is a drop in the bucket; previous 9 years would have built a bridge; international link not in the cards.

The issue of trailers, a carry over from July was on the table as council heard from Lynn Moore about By Law 28-2003, now in force, and the resulting severe restrictions for trailers and mobile homes. “The bylaw is not transparent,” she said. “Can’t use a trailer. Can’t park or store a trailer. There is no trailer licensing and you are counting on people to register a complaint to enforce the by law. There needs to be language on how it is enforced,” Moore said.

There followed a lengthy discussion where councillors themselves questioned how the by law could be enforced. It was noted that some people build a garage and never a house. Councillor Calvin is prepared to look at licensing. Councillor Norris is concerned about storage. Deputy Mayor Hobbs suggests a need for a phase-in period.

In the end council requested that staff obtain information about licensing and storage of trailers and mobile homes and their use during the construction of a residence, once again, to the pleasure of residents in attendance.

Carol Leonard who resides at the head Simcoe Island on Nine Mile Point Road is the only full-time resident on the road not winter serviced. (A 1km section of the road, at her end, was re-designated as a Limited Service Road on appeal and OMB approved in August 2005.)

Ms Leonard wants council to reconsider the designation, which she says no one was aware of, and provide road maintenance and snow removal. According to Leonard, the entire road was ploughed before 1990. Ed Griffiths spoke in support of Leonard’s request.

According to the mayor, the road designation change came about with the Official Plan, which was presented at public meetings. Staff will provide council with information on how snow removal on that road was dealt with in the past.

A presentation on the Source Water Protection act was made by R. McRae and S. Knetchel, Cataraqui Conservation Authority who were seeking support in a source water protection study. Mayor Vanden Hoek said, “ we will work with you, but I think the province will say, “we have to work with you.”

The Township adopted Frontenac County’s Accessibility Plan; passed a bylaw for the transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues; gave approval in principle to a request by A. Driscoll and V. Vrandenburg to open a portion of Howe Island’s Baseline Road subject to a Licensing agreement, but cautioned that opening of the road does not automatically get them a severance. ”You could end up with someone objecting,” the Mayor said.

In a letter Gene Manion asked that the township now complete the 18th Line Road upgrade and maintain the 18th line extension in exchange for the one acre of land adjoining the right of way, the land transfer and survey as agreed. The township will honour the agreement at some point.

The next regular meeting of Frontenac Island Council ;Dec. 12th, 6:30 p.m. on Howe Island

Around Town: * Christmas on Wolfe Island 2005, a CD produced by Vincent Mosier is selling at Mosier’s for $10.00, of which $6.00 is contributed to the Community Centre Board for the rink. It will be for sale at the festivities at the Fire Hall following the Santa Claus Parade. Some 36 singing, playing islanders are part of that CD. * The Frontenac Paramedic Services (Wolfe Island) have been collaborating with Chum 960 Radio’s Toy drive for 2 years and will be collecting NEW toys and donations at the Emergency Services Building also after parade or bring new toys (no violent or battery operated toys) to the Building between now and then. (They hope to fill the ambulance). The Paramedic Service is ALWAYS looking for volunteers from the Wolfe Island community. If interested, please call Sally Kane-385-2821.* Chief James White invites you to take a look at their Emergency vehicle at the Fire Hall. Also their calendar just might be on sale after the parade on Dec. 5th.*Septic Solutions, a W.I. based septic removal service, owned and operated by Darrell Niles, is now operational. For information and/or appointments call/fax: 385-2351

Coming Events:
1. Christmas Art and Craft Show Wolfe Island Town Hall Sunday Dec. 4th 9a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Pat Sanford at 385-1585

2. Cards (euchre or bridge),St. Philomena’s Parish Hall (Howe Island) Friday, Dec.9th at 7 p.m. Cover charge $3.00

In this Year of the Veteran it was two Wolfe Island Merchant Navy veterans, Mr. R.F.Fawcett and Mr. Vern Yott who laid wreaths at the island’s annual Remembrance Day Observance.

“Many of our Wolfe Island veterans (including Captain Fawcett and Mr. Yott) were members of the Merchant Marine. The coastal culture of the island made it a natural choice,” Colonel Patterson, Director of Reservists at Fort Frontenac said in his annual “news of Islanders remembered” address on this occasion.

Colonel Patterson spoke of the bitter Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942 & 1944) and the part Merchant mariners played in it. He noted they had to fight for recognition as veterans, finally achieved in 1992 when there were only 3,500 left. “As this year comes to a close, we who have benefited from their courage and sacrifice, need to take this time to say thank you.”

The names of Wolfe Islanders who lost their lives and also all those who served Canada, during war and in Peacekeeping times were read by Mrs. Sophia Angenent, a child in Holland during its liberation by Canadians.

Prayers were offered by the island’s clergy Rev. R. Vickers, Sacred Heart of Mary; Pastor Terry Wood, W.I. United Church and Rev. Canon Chris Carr, Trinity Anglican.

Children from Sacred Heart School and Marysville Public led the singing which included the National Anthem. Poems of Remembrance were recited by the 3 school children, and Major Billy Allan; the act of Remembrance was read by Mrs. Theresa Fargo.

Escorted by Officer Cadets from Royal Military College, wreaths were laid by Frontenac Islands.Mayor Jim Vanden Hoek; St. Lawrence Women’s Institute: Mrs C. Fawcett; Wolfe Island Women’s Institute; Mrs. E. de Vette and children from both schools. The Last Post and Reveille were played by island musician Robert Graham..

Frontenac Islands CAO Terry O’Shea was emcee for the event organized by island resident Maureen Lollar. A reception followed.

November is that time of year when islanders take note of the weather and plan for the long winter months. Truck loads of wood are a daily sight boarding the ferry these days along with the many oil trucks that service the island. Our farmers are clearing off the last remnants of what may be on the land turning and raking the soil, and will soon bring their dairy herds in from the fields. Boats and fishing nets have been stored. Snow ploughs wait in readiness. Generators are primed.

The sound of hunters guns can be heard in the early morning hours as the ducks and geese suddenly take flight. Islanders remain vigilant, waiting for the sudden appearance of deer crossing the roads, always, it seems, when the ferry traffic is heading home.

Trees have been pruned. Gardens cleared and larders and freezers filled with the fruit of the earth. Hummingbird feeders have been replaced in order to welcome back winter’s wonderful wild birds.

Big Sandy Bay has closed after a most successful season but not before the Friends of BSB and the BSB committee did some tree planting, tree cover up and general cleanup before the snow falls.

Men, women and children came out in great numbers for a free flu shot at the recent clinic held on the island. Many thanks to the Medical Clinic for organizing this important event.

Busy hands are working, knitting, sewing, quilting, painting, carving, making ready for Christmas arts and crafts events and family gift giving. Fall Turkey suppers have begun. One recently held at the Wolfe Island United Church was attended by over 200 people. (My husband noted that the pies were excellent.)

Amid all this, clocks have been set back one hour and November weather has come with vengeance bringing strong, cold winds, frost on the windows, and rain. Thus far, we have not experienced much damage or long power outages.

And on those days when the sun does shine, beautiful clouds of every shape and size race across the brilliant blue sky. And on clear nights, in the uncluttered darkness of the island, the sky shows off its sparkling brilliance.

The event that Marysville residents businesses, and perhaps most people, particularly those on the west side of the Wolfe Island canal DREAD is the move of the Wolfe Islander III to the winter dock, which could happen anytime. MTO is watching the water levels and while still 8” above what is required, everyone knows it’s coming. Just not when.

But what is also coming is the island’s Dec. 11th, Santa Clause Parade, the best anywhere; Chilifest sometime in the new year; A Kite (sailing) festival in February, and a host of other events, including skating and kite sailing on the river, that make winter on the island the place to be.

Sadly, the island has lost a number of long time residents this year. One, which affected me most, was the loss of the well loved and respected Clifton Fargo who owned and operated Fargo’s General Store for more than 35 years. Everyone who knew him has a story to tell, about his kindness and generosity, about “putting it on the tab” and about his strong faith and incredible love of family.

During our first year on Wolfe Island, (we arrived November ’89), it was Clifton who through the long winter months gave me a smile, always a word of encouragement, a story or two, words of wisdom and a sense of belonging and who said to me one day, as I made my daily trek to the store for the papers, “Well Margaret, spring has come and you made it.”

Around Town: The W.I. Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Santa Clause Parade takes place Sunday Dec. 11th beginning at the Fire Hall at 1:15 p.m. Floats are welcome. It’s the best Family Santa Clause Parade around. * Artist, Pat Sanford, continues to look for donations to help pay for supplies for the next Island mural. Receipts will be provided and the books made available when each mural is finished. Contact Pat at 385-1585 * Dick Berry, son of Elaine and the late Jim Berry was the carpenter and craftsman who recently removed, repaired and refurbished the original 3 part wooden window frame and re-installed the new, 3 part stained glass window at the W.I. United Church. Dick’s parents were close friends of the late Fr. O’Reilly to whom the window is dedicated. * The Island Grill is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary with a party on Sat. Nov. 19th. Music with Emily Fennell & friends begins at 9:30 p.m. Specials all day.* This years Family Ecumenical Advent Service is at Trinity Anglican on Nov. 27th at 7 p.m. * The successful event recognizing the 90th Anniversary of 4H organized held in Glenburnie, was organized by the island’s Maureen Lollar, Federation of Women’s Institutes, Rose Program co-ordinator. The Women’s Institute and 4H have a long history on the island, all recorded in the local Tweedsmuir books. *Makes you wonder why Wolfe Island has never been asked how they feel about the LVEC going to the North Block across the road from the Wolfe Island ferry terminal. Nor has there been any indication that MTO’s opinion has been sought either. When you think about it though, the ferry terminal is a choice city property in the heart of downtown Kingston. And while we know Kingston views the Wolfe Island Ferry as an important Kingston tourist attraction, one can’t help wondering now that the LVEC has the possibility of ending up across the road, whether the city sees the water front ferry property as a place for a Bus Terminal, Tourist/Ticket Info Centre, and perhaps a water front hotel and restaurant and of course, that always illusive parking, all things commented about in a recent Whig article. Makes you wonder….

Coming Events:
1. Nov. 19th Trinity Anglican’s Turkey Supper , St. Margaret’s Hall Doors open 4:30 pm.
2. Family Advent Ecumenical Service, Trinity Anglican , Sun. Nov. 27th, at 7 p.m. A donation for the Partners In Mission Food Bank please
3. Christmas Art and Craft Show Wolfe Island Town Hall Sunday Dec. 4th 9a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Pat Sanford at 385-1585
Cards (euchre or bridge),St. Philomena’s Parish Hall (Howe Island) Friday, Nov. 25th & Dec.9th at 7 p.m. Cover charge $3.00

In a moving tribute to the late Fr. Eugene O’Reilly, CSB, pastor of Sacred Heart of Mary Church (1999-2003), a newly created stained glass window was dedicated, in his memory, at the Wolfe Island United Church, Thanksgiving Sunday. That gesture in itself expresses in a beautiful way how the Wolfe Island community loved this gentle man.

Jane and Frank Coffey wanted to do something in memory of Fr. O’Reilly whom they described as teacher, pastor, islander and friend, and approached the United Church Board to accept a window as a gift in the church. The United Church congregation accepted the window in memory of Fr. Gene’s Ecumenical spirit and as a reminder of the bond that is shared between all islanders regardless of denomination.

Addressing the congregation which included not only members of the United Church but parishioners from Trinity Anglican and Sacred Heart of Mary parish, Pastor Terry Wood spoke of first meeting Fr. O’Reilly. ”When you met him, you remembered,” he said. “He welcomed me as a full colleague, me at the beginning of my career and he at the end. While I only knew him for 10 short months, knowing him for a day was enough to change my life.”

To prepare for the dedication, Pastor Wood was in touch with Rev. Anne MacDirmaid, a former pastor who spoke of Fr. O’Reilly’s strong belief in Ecumenism, recounting her story of the arrival of the World Youth Day Cross on the island and Fr. Gene’s invitation to her, Canon Alex Wakeling, then Pastor at Trinity Anglican and the children from Marysville Public School to join the Sacred Heart community on the walk with the cross and to the church service. “He wanted them to feel part of it,” Wood said.

The stained glass window was created by island artist Linda Sutherland who designed it, based on input from Fr. Gene’s sisters, Theresa Fargo and Rose Coffey and family members.

The window is in 3 sections with three symbols, a dove with a laurel leaf denoting Fr. Gene’s peaceful way of meeting people and his ecumenical efforts; a cross, a reminder of his commitment to his ministry and to Jesus Christ; a tree, representing the many trees he planted on the O’Reilly family farm, his island home, and his concern for the environment.

“In remembrance of Fr. Gene we dedicate this window to the glory of God,” said Pastor Wood.

An ecumenical choir led the singing during the dedication service which was followed by a reception in the United Church Hall. Fr. O’Reilly was born and raised on Wolfe Island.

Frontenac Islands Council passed a resolution to support the Wolfe Island Community Centre Board application for funds to complete a water line to the community centre, started last year, and capped half way due to lack of funds. Presently the centre’s building has a small, very costly to refill, holding tank for fresh water.

The Community Centre board recently applied to the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation for $30,000 for the waterline extension project but required a resolution of support from council (as a funding partner) before Industry Canada can consider the release of funds for such a project.

The CCB sponsors the Family Baseball Tournament, Mixed Slow Pitch, Music Festival, etc. and has an active Horse Club, youth baseball and hockey/skating at the rink. They were involved in installing the first section of the water line, new lighting at the B Diamond, improved tile drainage at the A diamond, and the Ernie Allen Playground upgrade.

Council held a special meeting with the CCB to look at their application for funds. If approved, the starting date for digging the line would begin 2 weeks after the funding is received and take about 5 weeks to complete with a pump at the source and a hydrant at the receiving end. A goal of the CCB is to replace the 11 year old rink with a new ice pad which would require a good source of water for flooding . The long range plan is for a banquet hall also requiring a reliable water source. The CCB believes such facilities would provide significant economic benefit for the community.

“The CCB is looking at an exciting project,” Mayor Vanden Hoek commented following the meeting. “ Certainly in 2001, the development of the Community Centre was one of the Township’s strategic plan priorities. When the CCB has completed its vision, it will be important that we have everyone trying to meet the same objective,” he said.

It should be noted that the Community Centre Board will also meet XCG Consultants, retained recently to conduct a scoping study to determine the most suitable and cost effective approach to deal with the water needs of Marysville (which includes the Community Centre, the Fire Hall and Medical Clinic etc.); municipal duties and liabilities; costs involved; studies required and funding options and sources.

The scoping study came about as a result of the oil line rupture at the Wolfe Island Town Hall which impacted two shore wells, both subject to the Safe Drinking Water Act and Ontario regulation 170/3, one involving 3 municipal buildings and 4 private residences and the other 8 residences. It is possible that other similar systems in Marysville do not meet the requirements of regulation 170 and have not been identified which led the Township to be pro-active in determining a long range approach to water needs.

W.I.’s 2005 Pumpkin Weigh In A Great Success
For the second year in a row the weather for the Great Pumpkin Weigh-In was not the greatest but it did little to deter the enthusiasm that this particular event generates on Wolfe Island. As hundreds of people gathered at the Town Square, a feeling of excitement filled the air as adults and children competed in a series of events leaving judges hard pressed to determine winners when, each year, entries become bigger and bigger, better and better.

Music, provided by local musician Robert Graham, food outdoors and inside the community hall (where winners were announced) and refreshments were all part of the occasion along with face painting, a spectacular Lady Clown creating wonderful balloon creatures, as well as other fun and games for children, which included of course White’s horse drawn wagon rides.

Rose Mary & Doug Corrigan are the organizers of the Great Pumpkin Weigh In and they, along with host of volunteers, are to be commended for the ever increasing popularity of this great, annual, family event and the fun it generates.

Winners in the Pumpkin Events:

Heaviest
1. Andrew Simonsen ~ 364 lbs
2. John Posthumus ~ 167 lbs.
3. Holly Niles ~ 138 lbs.

Biggest Circumference
1. Andrew Simonsen ~ 84”
2. Dave Woodman ~ 73½”
3. John Posthumus ~ 69”

Best Colour
1. Patrick Sammon
2. Mairead Corrigan
3. Ed Cormack

Best Shape
1. Heather Posthumus
2. Blake & Emma Mosier
3. Carol Cormack

Best Decorated
1. The Devos Family
2. Spencer Goodfellow
3. Jack Little

Best Carved
1. Allison & Skeet Leeman
2. Klaus B.
3. Nikki Tesar

Other Categories

Best Scarecrow
1. Jen, Sue & Bernie
2. Blake & Emma Mosier
3. Tom Zborovsky

Poetry
Under 8 years
1. Kate Woodman
2. Hunter Chown
8-10 years
1. Emily Woodman
2. Adam Moodie
1. Cohen Samson
11-13 years
1. Matthew Woodman
2. Rachel Lindgren

Adult
1. Leann Cunningham
2. Kristine Mattson

Honourable Mention:
1.Kelly Bockholtz

Pies
Pumpkin:
1. Heather Posthumus
2. Ann Overvelde
3. Theresa Fargo
Apple:
1. Theresa Fargo
2. Dianne Hawkins
3. Heather Posthumus

Honourable Mention:
1. Tony Vingar

Around Town:*Rumour has it that there plans are underway for a Kite Festival on Wolfe Island, sometime in February, sponsored by the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association.Watch for details as they become available.* Most island property assessments are on the rise. Complaints and concerns are expressed regularly but perhaps most by those who live on water front properties that increasingly carry the load and drive the municipality in terms of tax dollars. Increases in the Frontenac County Budget (10-12% last year) which makes up a third of what islanders pay in taxes doesn’t help matters much. * The Remembrance Day Service on Wolfe Island has become an important annual island event, perhaps never more important than in this, Year of the Veteran and 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland. See you there.
Coming Events:
1. Annual Remembrance Day Observance, Wolfe Island Town Square, Nov. 11th at 10: 45 a.m.
2. A night of cards (euchre or bridge),St. Philomena’s Parish Hall (Howe Island) Friday’s November 11th, 25th and December 9th at 7 p.m. Cover charge $3.00 Refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
3. Workshop: Siblings without Rivalry, Nov. 3 rd 7 p.m., W.I. Early Years Centre
4. Nov. 14th, 10a.m. Early Years. Infant Nutrition Expert: Introducing your baby to solid foods

Trinity Anglican Turkey Supper, Nov. 19th, St. Margaret’s Hall , Wolfe Island. Doors Open 4:30 p.m.

Wolfe Island’s 5th annual Photo Contest sponsored by the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association and Camera Kingston saw more than 300 photos submitted in a variety of categories.. Prizes were awarded by Camera Kingston’s Don Sleeth. Judges were Jack Chiang and Ian MacAlpine from The Whig. .

WIBTA’s Maureen Lollar, event coordinator, presented Don Sleeth and Jack Chiang with black stained glass replica’s of a 35mm camera created by Wolfe Island artist Linda Sutherland, for their continued support of the photo contest.

The lens of each “camera”, circled with silver, held their permanently installed picture. Their first name’s were inscribed in place of a manufacturers label. They also received copies of the island’s 1st mural from artist Pat Sanford, who set up the 300 photo display.

The event also included a 4H. 90th Anniversary display of 4H in Ontario by members and leader Linda Hulton, who also spoke about 4H on this occasion.
Refreshments including a 4H cake were served.

Wolfe Island Photo Contest Results 2005 (Prizes were gift certificates donated by Camera Kingston)

Wolfe Island in Action Category
1. Diane Kerbel
2. Bart Moodie
3. John Posthumus

Honourable Mention
Chris Leeman
Maureen Kane
Diane Kerbel
Nancy McIntosh
Len Skinner
Ed Kirk
Cindy Byrum
Jamie Fox
John Posthumus
Con Gaudet

Historical Wolfe Island
1. Wendy Hoekstra
2. Elizabeth Schweigart
3. Maureen Kane

Honourable Mention
Arlie Campbell
Lisette Johnson- Stapley

Youth Category
Meriah Moodie
Devon Millar
Mary Alicia Millar

The People’s Choice Award Recipient:
Diane Kerbel received a photo quality Lexmark Printer donated by Jarda Zborovsky of PC+Net Solutions

Frontenac Islands Council heard that question from Howe Island’s Joan Fawcett who along with Earl Pryor is compiling a list of Howe Island veterans who served or died in the defence of Canada in past wars or as Peace Keepers. When complete, the list will be completed by calligrapher Sue Sorenson, mounted, framed and presented to the Township.

“ But I need councils input, Who is an islander?” Ms Fawcett asked. “Some believe that only those who were born and raised on the island should be listed while others believe even those who have moved to Howe Island should be included.

Mayor Vanden Hoek turned the question over to Councillor Calvin (Colonel retired) who expressed pleasure with what Ms. Fawcett was doing and said, “ it is always better to be more inclusive than less.” A sentiment expressed by all council members. No one should be missed. Everyone should be recognized. It must be complete. “We are all islanders,” the mayor said. Councillor Norris asked that Dr. Fred Sorenson’s name be added to the list. (Contact Joan Fawcett at 613-546-2307)

Doug Corrigan (Wolfe Island Community Centre Board) informed council about a $30,000 grant application submitted to the Community Future Development Corporation (without council’s knowledge) to extend water lines into the community centre. Corrigan did not elaborate regarding the full CCB plan beyond water.

“CFDC has recommended the project ($27,000 and CCB to raise $3000) to Industry Canada.” Industry Canada requires a council resolution supporting the project and assurance the Township will cover costs over $30,000.

Councillor Calvin said the proposal was in keeping with original proposal although council should have been brought in, while Councillor Grant said he can’t approve it unless water goes to Fire Hall. Deputy Mayor Hobbs wonders if the CCB project will impact the water study now underway.

The Mayor noted the good works of the CCB. “We are fortunate to have you, working hard for the community, but Council deserves to be asked if they are willing to be a funding partner and to see an application before it goes forward. I have question,” he said.

“Call me a rookie,” Corrigan said, “ but there was no intent to deceive the council, there was a deadline.”

Council wants to step back, meet with the CCB and XCG Consultants ( presently doing a drinking water scoping study for Marysville) quickly to move the application forward.

Council Acting as Committee of Adjustment council heard two consent applications, one approved with 8 conditions,(G.Hobbs represented by W. Viner); the other (W.Daechsel) advised to sever one parcel to meet frontage requirements (two lots not 3).
Both applications and others had been referred to Clark Consulting Services. Council decided to pay only $200 for each consult, ( the original price suggested by the consultant) rather than the billed, higher costs ($ 1,736 for 3 Zone Amendments and $1,634 for 2 Consent reviews) outlined in the October payment voucher.

“We need to brainstorm on this to come up with a solution,” Deputy Mayor Hobbs commented. There are 4 outstanding severance consults according to CAO O’Shea. Bob Clark will be invited to November meeting to clarify billing and other issues.

B.Allison and R. Vradenberg were present to further discuss opening a portion of Howe’s Base Line Road. A site visit with the Road Superintendent will determine extent of work. Applicants will provide cost estimates and accurate road length.

In other business: 1. Guy Laporte, Totten Simms Hubicki will attend next meeting to discuss his recommendation to withdraw the Howe Island Link (bridge) EA ending the Class EA process as requested by MOE Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch and to review options.
2. A request for private road snowplowing by the Township from the Holiday Point Road Committee was turned down as have all requests for private road snowplowing.
3. Should it be an addition to the old Howe Island fire hall or should it be a new building, both proposals outlined by Chief Mike Quinn ? Councillor Norris favours a new building through creative financing , debenture fund raising. “I don’t think it will happen unless we do much of it ourselves,” he said .

The Mayor sees the Fire Hall as a big part of the community and favours new facility concept. “You need to vet the issue on Howe Island.”
4. Councillor Grant noted 15-20% assessment increases and is concerned about mill rate increases which will cut deep.
5. An application for a tax adjustment by M. Hawkins, Wolfe Island was approved.

Next Frontenac Islands Council Meeting Nov. 14th 6:30 p.m. on Wolfe Island.
Around Town: * Pat Sanford is looking for sponsors for 2 more W.I. murals planned for May 2006. Mural Themes include the laying of the Bubble System (8 x16 ft.) to keep a winter channel open and the Scene of the Crime (8×12ft) which will include Ardath House and a portrait of island crime writer Grant Allen. Mural locations in Marysville have not been finalized. Supply costs are estimated at $2000. and $1500,respectively (includes framing and installation).Sponsors names will appear on lower right corner of each mural. Contributions to this on-going project can be combined, financing one or both murals. Financial statements will be available with left over funds put toward mural #4, “Sunday Picnics at Brophy’s Point” Pat wants to borrow photos (to be scanned and returned) and, signed Release forms granting permission for their use in the art work. The artists work is free of charge. If you can help with funding, photos, ideas or have questions call Pat at 385-158.
* Transportation to the Oct. 29th Free Flu Shot Clinic, is available by appointment, call Mildred Hawkins-Walton at 385-246.*Of interest to Islanders is a Frontenac Womens Institute sponsored event, recognizing the 90th Anniversary of 4H in Ontario, Nov. 5th Glenburnie United Church Hall 1- 4pm.

Coming Events:
1.Workshops:Siblings without Rivalry Thurs. Evenings 7 p.m. Oct. 6-Nov. 3 rd W.I. Early Years Centre
2.W.I. Early Years Centre 10 am Oct. 25th Seatbelt Safety
3.W.I. Early Years AGM Tuesday Oct. 25th, 7:00 p.m
4.Sat. Oct. 29th 9:15 - 11:30 am KFL&A Health Unit, Free Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic
1.Sat. Oct. 29th Wolfe Island United Church Turkey Supper Doors Open at 4:30 p.m.
2.Annual Remembrance Day Observance, Wolfe Island Town Square, Nov. 11th at 10: 45 a.m.

The Wolfe Island community gathered recently to remember the ‘Liberation of Holland,’ an event of special significance to the many families of Dutch origin on the island. The event was hosted by the Wolfe Island Women’s Institute.

“This is part of my heritage,” Frontenac Islands Mayor Vanden Hoek said in his words of welcome. “ I am very happy to be here . I am happy my parents are here.”

Dr. Hans Westenberg, Official representative of the Netherlands in the region, gave a brief overview of the geography and history of the Netherlands and his Friesland home. But more significantly he remembered his years between the ages of 4 and 9 when the Germans occupied Holland. “There were resistance fighters but others who followed the rule. In 1944 the Germans were still there,” he said as he reminisced about the atrocities and sadness of the time. Dr. Westenberg remembered the Canadians soldiers as English and French speakers, bilingual Canadians who liberated the country and will always be heroes in Holland where 6000 are buried. Dr. Hans and Marion Westenberg came to Canada in 1961.
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Guest speaker Lt. Col. David Patterson, Director of Canadian Battlefield Operations and Director of Reservists at Fort Frontenac in his presentation described the events of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the Liberation of Holland which he attended. He also presented an historical overview in picture and word of the role of British General Montgomery and Canadian General Harry Crerar “whose job it was to protect the left flank all the way to Holland”, the battles and the role of the Canadian military leading up to the liberation of Holland and after.
But perhaps the most touching part of the evening came in the personal stories of the hardships of the war, resistance and occupation, of starvation and fear, the bombings, the many lives lost and the liberation emotionally told by islanders who were born and lived in Holland before coming to Canada.

Telling those stories were John Posthumus, Gepte Sjongers, Chris Angenant and Wiebe Huekstra. Books, albums, and items from their past and their arrival as immigrants in Canada were on display.

The first Dutch immigrant family on Wolfe Island arrived in 1948 and by 1954, 19 families owned and operated farms on the island with more families arriving into the 60’s. Among the familiar names you will hear are Broeders, VanStrien, Huekstra, DeRuiter, Sjongers, Posthumus, Angenant, deVette, Hasselaar, Van Hal, VandenHoek and many more.

The evening was organized and hosted by the Wolfe Island Women’s Institute as a ROSE event. President Maureen Lollar opened the evening . Mrs Theresa Broeders introduced the guest speakers. Each guest was presented with a book entitled “Fighting for Home & Country” Women tell the stories of World War II. Refreshments were served by members of the institute.

The Frontenac Lennox and Addington Unit of the Cancer Society held its 1st annual Ride’n’ Stride for Cancer research on Wolfe Island.

Registration for the well organized event began at the Town Hall at 7:30 am where Cancer Society leaders Cheryl Bird, Kate Graff, Cancer Society and community volunteers including members of the Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association and the Wolfe Island Women’s Institute were on hand to greet local and Kingston Ride’n’Stride participants. Local musician Robert Graham provided rousing early morning music. Food and beverages were available from the WI Women’s Institute.

Frontenac Islands Mayor Jim Vanden Hoek in welcoming participants said that Wolfe Island was the perfect place to hold such events. “We always have the generous support of the island’s businesses and a community willing to volunteer and participate. I want this event to grow to become a major fund raiser for the fight against cancer.” (The mayor and his daughter Amanda chose to bike the 10 km course.)

Director Cheryl Bird reminded the small crowd that had come to run, walk or bike that the Cancer Society organization is not government funded so that Ride’n’Stride is one of many important, annual fund raising events for cancer research. “Let’s make cancer history,” she said.

The 5km- 10km (walk, ride, bike) ended at the Walker Corn Maze on hwy # 95. where everyone was free to roam the beautiful grounds, enjoy array of snacks and go through the Corn Maze itself.
St. Lawrence College Apprentice Chef, Peter Millar, was at the BBQ. Liz Crothers won a prize for the most money committed in pledges.

Runners and walkers were returned to Marysville by White’s horse drawn wagons. As always an OPP officer and an ambulance and crew were on stand by.

Special Thanks to WIBTA’s Linda Thomas, the Event Chairperson, Corn Maze owners, Garth and Maryanne Walker and to all who stepped forward to make the first Ride’n’Stride a success. The event raised over $5000 for Cancer research.

Wolfe Island Medical Clinic Benefits from Fox Hound Association Field Trials:

The Wolfe Island Fox Hound Association in collaboration with the W.I. Wild Life Association recently sponsored Ontario’s only outside Field Trial at Big Sandy Bay and adjacent property on Wolfe Island. The Island is known as a place for successful dog trials. Field dog trials and hunter retriever clubs come to train and test dogs because of its natural terrain and wetlands.

The fee for the use of Big Sandy Bay for the event was waived by the Big Sandy Bay Committee, when, as a token of appreciation, the Wolfe Island Fox Hound Association and the Wolfe Island Wildlife Association each left a $500.donation for the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic. The Clinic has experienced net losses in the last two years and has begun a fund raising program.

The Field Trial brought together more than 200 persons and 120 hounds from Canada and the United States. Judges, 14 in all, were from Virginia, Ottawa, Kingston and Wolfe Island. Island judges included Tom O’Reilly, Ian Martin and Larry Greenwood. Spotters were positioned at the edges of the trial site to prevent hounds from running onto roads or land not open to hunting, to open and close gates and to prevent any damage.

The event included a Dog Bench Show Thursday; a BBQ Friday, a banquet on Saturday and the presentation of the awards on Sunday. The 1st Place Derby went to Terry Watt. The 1st place All Age Award went to Craig Gifford.

Hospitality and good will are all part of the event where landowners allowed the Field Trial on their properties. Lunches were offered at the site. Ernie’s Lunch opened early for breakfast, which was much appreciated by the judges. Cottage owner’s rented out accommodation for the weekend and Island businesses welcomed the return of the Fox Hunters and the annual revenue they bring to the island. The W.I. Fox Hound Association extends thanks to all for the success of the 2005 Field Trial.

Stewardship Planning
A Stewardship Planning Information Session sponsored by the Frontenac Stewardship Council was held on Wolfe Island.

The notice for the session asked the question: Do you see your property as a home for wildlife, recreation, a source of income, or a combination of these and other values and offered Stewardship Planning as a way to achieve them.

Tracy Moore, an Environmental Stewardship Consultant told the 25 landowners present about the benefits of stewardship planning and gave examples of how to plan for long-term activities that care for the land. Attendees received the Guide to Stewardship Planning for Natural Areas, a Ministry of Natural resources publication as well as other information and resources.

Ms. Norma O’Shea was among three local landowners who have already completed stewardship plans with the assistance of the FSC. She had high praise for the plan and for the assistance she received to complete it.

Linda Van Hal, a Frontenac Stewardship Council member and meeting organizer, encouraged those in attendance to “spread the word, talk to your neighbours, let them know about the resources that are available.”

For more information about stewardship planning, contact Bret Colman, Stewardship Coordinator, MNR (613) 531-5714.

Around Town: After the 2nd World War, Dutch immigrants came to Wolfe Island, many had experienced the liberation of their homeland by the Canadians.. The W.I. Womens Institute is holding a gathering Wed. Oct.5th Sacred Heart School to raise awareness of the 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland with Lt. Colonel David Patterson who attended anniversary events and Island residents who lived in Holland at the time of the liberation. They will share their experiences. It should be a wonderful evening of remembering. * The Pumpkin Weigh-In has grown to be one of the island’s favourite family events. The pumpkin categories are many plus other prize events. (Looney per entry) Fun includes wagon rides, games for kids, bake tables, air castle, clowns, music by Robert Graham and more.

Coming Events:
1. Wed. Oct. 5th at 7:30 pm. Sacred Heart School Gym A 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland Program . Admission: non-perishable food item.
2. Sat. Oct. 8th Great Pumpkin Weigh In and Festival at the Wolfe Island Town Square, 11am.
3. Friends of Big Sandy Bay BOOK SALE Sat. Oct. 8th &9th, 10- 4:30 pm Old Fire Hall
4. Sun. Oct. 9th Thanksgiving Service Christ Church Anglican (15th Line) 9:15 am.

Frontenac Islands Council heard many reasons at their September meeting why the rules governing trailers, in the municipality’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 28-2003 need to be clarified and changed.

Residents filled the room where Mrs. Lynne Moore presented a signed petition to amend the by-law 28/2003 for fair an equitable use of residential properties to include their use for seasonal and recreational purposes and to allow storage of trailers for this purpose on vacant land or residential property.

A caveat to the original petition was added by property owner Howard Stone that the residential designation should remain with no allowance for permanent use of trailers; the seasonal designation should reflect the reality of seasonal activity and allow trailers and all property owners should retain the right to store trailers along with a grandfather clause to protect existing users until a property changes ownership.

Mrs. Moore is looking for a clearer definition of trailers, mobile homes etc. and wants council to re-work the bylaw and give consideration to what summer residents contribute to the community.

Councillor Calvin commented that it is a quality of life issue. “In my mind all residents including summer residents who live in trailers share in everything the municipality has to offer yet in some cases due to the structure of taxation they, in effect, have a trailer that they use as a full time cottage and they don’t share the same burden of taxation. The problem is disparity. When the trailer stays all year it is not fair. Grandfathering has to be fair ,” he said.

Mayor VandenHoek also noted that there is an assessment issue. “Trailers have an impact and dampen assessment values.”

Howe resident Heather Lippert commented that some trailers are worth more than some small houses.

All councillors agreed there is a need for fairness in taxation, property standards and a consistency of position regarding trailers and bylaw enforcement however, they are not keen to change the bylaw.

Deputy Mayor Hobbs wonders whether the original bylaw on Howe is still in effect. Council will seek clarification of some of the points and definitions made by Mrs Moore and Hobbs with the township’s solicitor and return to the subject at the November meeting on Wolfe Island.

Council acting as a committee of Adjustment heard and approved a number of applications for consent. Council also heard applications for Zoning Bylaw amendments. However in the application made by Mary Jane Murphy to sever 5 acres to be zoned rural from a 145 acre parcel, W.I. resident Linda Bruckmann is not happy. Although the application meets frontage and area requirements of the Zoning By Law, a 60 foot waterfront lot would be created. Bruckman who owns adjacent land, is concerned about docks and building on the 60’ lot. Murphy will consider amending the application to eliminate the 60’section. Council will reconsider the application in October.

In other business: Terry Shea from the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association came looking for Frontenac Islands (presently not included) to be included in their tourist maps and brochures, which of course comes at a cost. “Without council’s endorsement Howe and Wolfe Islands’ can not be part of our marketing plan,” he said. Cost to amend map, $1,200; small ad $225, page ad $675. Mayor Vanden Hoek suggested discussion with Wolfe Island Business & Tourism Association and will present a decision at the October council meeting to meet LandO’Lakes deadlines.

Ray Vrandenberg representing the Driscoll family wants to access a landlocked piece of property (once a family working farm) to build a residence and to do so came asking permission to build a road, at his cost, on Fuller Road (Lot 19) off the Baseline on Howe Island. “We are appealing to you to let us do something. Building a road would certainly benefit adjacent land owners. We need you to identify the road and your permission to build it to your standards and maintain if that is what we have to do. It would be a win-win situation in the future for the township and landowners,” he said.

“If we open one, how many others, ”Councillor Norris commented. Deputy Mayor Hobbs, as an adjacent property owner, declared a pecuniary interest and left the council chamber. A discussion took place with the township saying the cost of surveying, opening the road and maintaining it would be the applicants.

The Township will undertake a site visit with the staff, the Road Superintendent and Councillor Norris and will seek the advice of the Township Solicitor to see if this is a viable proposition and craft a reasonable set of conditions to satisfy the applicant.

Heather Lippert an adjacent landowner noted the land is zoned rural according to the Official Plan and one could expect that with a road, development would happen bringing in revenue to the Township referring to the Shore Acres road development on Wolfe Island.

Many payments made for the loss of livestock. Council and staff Mileage rates increased to $0.40 per km. W.I Medical Clinic Lottery License approved. October Council Meeting on Howe Island.

Around Town: The Wolfe Island Early Years Drop In Centre Inc. has received $25, 000 from the Trillium Foundation. The grant is for one year to develop a structured volunteer program, a sustainability program for the Centre, and for modifying existing services.. The Centre is urgently looking for volunteers, and board members. For information: Emily at 385-8505. *Steve MacIntosh owner of the Wolfe Island Bakery proudly welcomes his daughter Melissa to the business as the Pastry Chef. The Queen Street Bakery has expanded to include a new restaurant* The water level is 8 inches lower than at the same time last year. .* Howe Islander’s were saddened by the sudden death of long time Township ferry operator Don Foley. Howe is looking into setting up a Rate Payers Association.

Coming Events:
1. Sat. Sept. 24th.Register at the Wolfe Island Town Hall for the Cancer Society’s Great Ride & Stride at 7:30 am or Register, Pledge, Sponsor at www.cancer.ca The event ends at the Corn maze with a BBQ at 12 noon.
2. Sat. Oct. 1st WIBTA’s Photo Contest Winners Event at the Community Hall at
3. Wed. Oct. 5th at 7:30 pm. Sacred Heart School Gym A 60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland Program with Lt. Col. David Patterson. Admission: non-perishable food item.
4. Sat. Oct. 8th the Great Pumpkin Weigh In and Festival at the Wolfe Island Town Square
5. Sun. Oct. 9th Thanksgiving Service Christ Church Anglican (15th Line) 9:15 am.

Paddling enthusiasts recently paddled the 47 miles around Wolfe Island to raise awareness and money to counter Aid’s ravages in South Africa.

This year’s 8 paddlers raised $2,300 through the generosity of some two hundred island citizens and others. The money will be contributed to the Anglican Church of Canada’s ‘Fight Against Aids in South Africa’ through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.

Rev. Canon Chis Carr, Pastor at Wolfe Island’s Trinity Anglican Church, also one of the paddlers, announced the amount at a recent ‘get together’ potluck supper.

This years paddlers included Yelda and Pam Meidema (Simcoe Island) , Maggie Crothers and Chris Carr, Bernard and Claire Muller (Wolfe Island), Diane Mensch with Nika Farahani ( Kingston), also James Wing (Kingston) who kayaked part way. They ranged in age ranged from the thirties to eighty nine. Their message: “Look for us again next year, folks. We will be back. “

This year’s $2,300, raised in what will now become an annual island event, is nearly five times what was raised when four paddlers, in a first time “Paddle Round Wolfe Island “ trial event raised $422. for the Fight against Aids.

Anyone wishing to make a donation towards the fight against AIDS can do so by contacting the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) at1-888-308-7973. Email: pwrdf@pwrdf.org Website:www.pwrdf.org

Busy days, busy ferry for Wolfe Island with its places to go, things to see and wonderful events, plus the realities of island living, many trips to and from Kingston as part of a day’s work. Housing starts are up. Cottages are becoming permanent homes. Hundreds of trucks carrying goods and service vehicles make their way to the island daily. Increased number of Islanders working in Kingston. Long, difficult Ferry line ups. With no Public Transit, two cars have become a necessity unless one lives in Marysville. The Kingston parking lot is overfull as islanders leave cars on both sides and walk on the ferry. The route is no shorter. The boat is no longer. Volunteer Community Policing is becoming a necessity. Islanders are concerned about an early move to the winter dock. Perplexing dilemma when tourism and economic development are wanted and encouraged. Yet Island transportation remains an unresolved issue.

There are options: a shorter route; lengthening the ferry; a bridge. All include a cost. Are we ready yet? If we are, it is up to us to say so.

Speaking of Wonderful Events: Wolfe Island’s Summer Music Festival saw over 1000 people plus many children gather at the Community Centre grounds to hear 10 bands and soloists. They included among others, Sarah Harmer; Cuff the Duke; Apostle of Hustle; Chris Brown’s Citizens Band and the Rockin’Wolfe Island. The Friday night session featured the musical talents of Tony Sherr; Jill Barber and Luther Wright.

“ I am thrilled with the success of the whole event,” Festival Coordinator Sarah McDermott said “Everything ran smoothly. The music was amazing running on time without a glitch and all had a good time.”

She gave high praise to the volunteers from the Community Centre Board. “They run a tight ship taking care of the details as well as operating the food and beverage kiosks,” she said. A licensed charity event, Music Fest is a major fundraiser for the Community Centre.

According to McDermott the festival was also a financial success, due in large part to its many sponsors. (Money has been set aside for next year’s festival). “ But we need sponsors to come on board every year. They are crucial and each year it becomes more difficult.”
The WI Business and Tourism donated $4000. toward Festival T-Shirts and provided tents. A similar amount came from Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation.

Community Board member Steve Fargo lauded the efforts of Ms. McDermott and Artistic Director Virginia Clarke in making the festival happen on behalf of the whole Wolfe Island community.

The festival was described by Dave Bidini- (The Reostatics) as “one of the truest community-based festivals, an undiscovered treasure on the Canadian Festival circuit.”

Crime Writer’s Festival: The 2005 Wolfe Island Scene of the Crime Writers Festival inspired by Grant Allen, the first Canadian crime writer, once again brought a large and impressive list of Canada’s top mystery writers to Wolfe Island.
They included: J.D Carpenter, Rick Gadziola, Wayne Grady, Theresa Greenwood, Bill Hunt, H. Mel Malton, Violette Malan, Sue Pike, Rick Mofina, Peter Sellers, David Skene-Melvin, and W.I. Captain Brian Johnson.

The Wildlife Association’s BBQ to welcome them was a huge hit. Many of the authors presented 5-minute mystery readings set on the island during the event at the W.I. United Church

Historian Bill Hunt author of Booze, Boats and Billions gave a presentation on rum running in the Thousand Islands during prohibition. An all new writing workshop was conducted by Violette Mallan. “What makes those Bad Guys so good,” a panel discussion moderated by retired broadcaster Roy Bonisteel was another highlight. Rick Gadziola, poker champion turned author offered poker tips at the Island Grill.

The 2nd annual Grant Allen Award was presented to lawyer/ author Wm. Deverell at Trinity Anglican Church. Bookseller Brian Fenlon, from As the Plot Thickens Mystery Bookshop displayed a wide variety of mystery publications during the day.

The island’s Ken Keyes was the emcee for the day including the closing dinner at St. Margaret’s Hall where he swore in author Peter Sellers as an honorary citizen of Wolfe Island. Captain Leon Fawcett’s pecan pies were auctioned to raise money to restore the Baroness de Longueuil’s tombstone.

2005 Scene of the Crime Short Story Contest winners include: 1st: Sandy Conrad, Paisley, On. for her story “The Eulogy” which will be published in Kingston Life Magazine. 2nd: Douglas Turnbull, Kingston for “Mourning Suicide”. 3rd: Kingston’s, Chris Laing “Underground Detective.”

14th Annual Acacia Gold Puppy Reunion and Picnic: Ninety well groomed Golden Retrievers of different ages and sizes caused quite a stir coming of the ferry with their masters. The occasion, the 14th annual Puppy Reunion and Picnic held at the Wolfe Island home of Pat Downing and Tom St. Laurent, owners and operators of Acacia Gold Kennels.

Acacia Gold, registered with the Canadian Kennel Club has been breeding Goldens since 1991 and was the first home of the visiting dogs, born and brought up there for seven weeks.

While the dogs romped on the lawns or swam in the lake, the 125 proud owners shared stories about their pets, and the barbecue, prepared by Erica Posthumus.

Tragically Hip member Rob Baker and his wife Leslie, were there with their now, 12 year old dog. “They wouldn’t miss it unless Rob was on tour ,” according to Pat Downing. “This year, as always, we had good weather. There was great swimming, great food, great visiting and never a dog fight,” she said.

Around Town:* Entries for the 2005 Photo Contest must be submitted to the W.I. Tourist Office by 5 pm. Sept. 6th.*Weekly Euchre has begun, W.I. United Church Thursday’s at 7 p.m.* Howe Island’s County Ferry broke down again recently. * Don’t forget the Cancer Society’s Ride & Stride, Sept. 24th. *WI welcomes Fr. Vickers to Sacred Heart Parish. *Good Luck to all our island students beginning or retuning to university or high school.

Coming Events:
1. Wolfe Island Plowing Match Sat. Sept 10th, 10 am, Pyke’s farmland on Hwy.#95
2. Sept.17th Charity “Family Scramble” Golf Tournament (Medical Clinic Fundraiser), Alston Moor Golf Links. Tee Off 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Cost Adults $40. Youth under 14, $30. includes 9 holes, dinner and prizes. Register (by Sept. 10th) call: 385-2461.
3. Register, Pledge, Sponsor at www.cancer.ca for the Cancer Society’s Great ‘Ride & Stride’ 7:30 am-12 noon Wolfe Island Sat. Sept. 24th

Former Vancouver Criminal lawyer, and long time crime writer William Deverell was awarded the 2nd annual Grant Allen Award in honour of Canada’s crime writing pioneers, at the 4th annual Scene of the Crime Festival on Wolfe Island.

(Grant Allen born on Wolfe Island in 1848, was Canada’s first crime writer.)

Deverell, honorary director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association is the author of such novels as Needles, High Crimes, Mecca, Kill All the Lawyers, Street Legal: The Betrayal, The Laughing Falcon as well as radio plays, magazine articles and short stories. He is the creator of the CBC’s series Street Legal. His new novel April Fool will be published this fall.

Presenting the award at Trinity Anglican Church was Festival Board member Rev. Canon Chris Carr, pastor.

In acknowledging the award Deverell said that he had harboured the dream of writing for a very long time before he got the courage to begin. “Once started, I never looked back,” he said.

The Grant Allen Award was created by well known Wolfe Island artist, Linda Sutherland.. It takes the form of uniquely designed (for each author) kaleidoscope, as a source of inspiration for writers.

Deverell’s book “Needles” was Sutherland’s source of inspiration for his kaleidoscope which is shaped in the form of a syringe. With the help of Deverell’s family his award was contained inside a small wooden replica of a log cabin (also created by Sutherland), on Pender Island where Mr. Deverell takes himself to do his writing.

An intimate interview with William Deverell by Roy Bonisteel followed the award presentation.

Wayne Grady, Scene of the Crime Board member presented a basket, filled with Canadian books of crime plus special first editions to Craig Pitts, who accepted them on behalf of the Wolfe Island Library. These book donations will become an annual event at the Scene of the Crime Writers Festival.

For more information about Grant Allen & Scene of the Crime Festival: www.sceneofthecrime.ca

Paddling enthusiasts recently paddled the 47 miles around Wolfe Island to raise awareness and money to counter Aid’s ravages in South Africa.

This year’s 8 paddlers raised $2,300 through the generosity of some two hundred island citizens and others. The money will be contributed to the Anglican Church of Canada’s ‘Fight Against Aids in South Africa’ through the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund.

Rev. Canon Chis Carr, Pastor at Wolfe Island’s Trinity Anglican Church, also one of the paddlers, announced the amount at a recent ‘get together’ potluck supper.

This years paddlers included Yelda and Pam Meidema (Simcoe Island) , Maggie Crothers and Chris Carr, Bernard and Claire Muller (Wolfe Island), Diane Mensch with Nika Farahani ( Kingston), also James Wing (Kingston) who kayaked part way. They ranged in age from the thirties to eighty nine.

Their message: “Look for us again next year, folks. We will be back. “

This year’s $2,300 raised in what will now become an annual island event, is nearly five times what was raised when four paddlers, in a first time “Paddle Round Wolfe Island “ trial event raised $422. for the Fight against Aids.

Anyone wishing to make a donation towards the fight against AIDS can do so by contacting the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) at1-888-308-7973. Email: pwrdf@pwrdf.org Website:www.pwrdf.org

On Friday afternoon of the Aug. 1st weekend a two hour wait for the Wolfe Island ferry was not uncommon as family members from across Canada and the United States began heading HOME for the 21st Annual Family Ball Tournament. Wolfe Island is one of the few remaining communities where a tournament is held.

Twenty-eight family teams began play Friday evening in the A & B Divisions ending late Saturday afternoon, all the while cheered on by family, friends and the hundreds of visitors to the island. The weather, though hot, was perfect and water and food was plentiful provided by the Community Centre Board, sponsors of the annual event.

Jim Hulton Jr., coach of the OHL Frontenacs was the M.C. at the Awards presentation ceremony where he sincerely acknowledged the founders of the Family Baseball Tournament: Jim Kyle, Bernie Fargo, Elwin McKenna.

This year’s “A” Division winner is the White Family team. The “B” Division Champs, the Kyle Family. The Bill Kyle Sportsmanship trophy was presented to the Staley Family by Karen Kyle.

Some points of interest: there are 9 members on each team, plus back-up players; four women have to be in the field at one time and a larger ball, known as a Melon ball is used for play.

An ambulance was available all day. And of course a Fire truck was on hand during the closing fire works of this wonderful community building event.

While severances, land use planning and bylaw development once again took up much of Frontenac Islands’ August Council meeting, ‘Wind Power’ on Wolfe Island remains a high priority. A ‘Hosting or Amenities’ agreement is the next step in the process. Because of the importance of the issue, over the next while council and staff will seek help “in getting it right” CAO O’Shea has been given council authority to put some options together.

The township remains in contact with Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. and OWEP, Ontario Wind Energy Partners (GAIA Power, Skypower Corp., Citizens Energy Corporation) who together are the proponents in the proposed wind farm bid for the island, which could mean 65 to a 135 wind turbines.. Their Wind Farm bid will be submitted to meet the 3 p.m. August 15th deadline and is not dependant upon arriving at an agreement with the township.

CAO O’Shea has communicated to them that the Township of Frontenac Islands views any agreement as a long term issue rather than a ‘lump sum,’ up front kind of arrangement and is looking at the interests of the whole community and long term , year by year predictable funding. The township and the developer are dealing in good faith to come up with what they call a ‘Side Agreement’ to deal with the problems caused by provincial policy, capping turbine assessment at $40,000.which has been an ongoing complaint by Frontenac Islands. (A new provincial policy which states that wind turbines are a compatible use on all agricultural lands in Ontario takes the decision for an official plan amendment away from the township.)

Mayor Vanden Hoek noted that everyone including the municipality will be able to comment on the project during the official process as outlined in a letter sent to all residents by the developer (environmental reports, appeal periods, etc.), but one part that has been clearly a problem is the fact that the township is being asked to carry the development without any benefit to the residents at large and “the developer seems to understand the serious issues facing the municipality.”

In other business council acting as a Committee of Adjustment once again heard from Mr. Al Cromarty representing 2 applications by Dakoda Leather Goods and Mrs. T. Maisch deferred last month because of concerns about an existing barn on the retained lot, and a requirement to comply with the minimum distance separation requirements.

A lengthy discussion took place not only about the barn but also about widening the road. Council invited comments from the public. The applications were approved with a ‘restrictive covenant’ that the barn cannot be used for livestock or agricultural purposes. While the applicant felt the township road issue should not be included at this time, council also approved the application conditional upon the township receiving enough land to widen the road to meet the township road allowance minimum of 66 feet without affecting the easterly part of the lot. Fees to the municipality include $200 for one lot and $50. in lieu of parkland.

Applications by the Braetten’s and the Read’s on Wolfe Island were for the purpose of correcting a historical mistake, a question of trading one acre for one acre to correct a siting error with an existing lot. It was approved as a lot addition only.

Mayor Vanden Hoek advised William Buchanan from Howe Island, who came requesting comments from council regarding an idea he has for a 30 acre piece of property, that the township has an official plan. He suggested that Buchanan work through township staff. He on the other hand, pointed out that Frontenac County would look to the township before approving any plan of subdivision he might present.

The township will notify the City of Kingston and Utilities Kingston that it wants to be advised of any sewage treatment bypasses at the same time as MOE, as requested by Richard Lindgren, Canadian Environmental Law Association. This in reference to Kingston sewage bypasses which put the Township at risk of sewage contamination.

Another unusual discussion took place about large animals roaming at large or trespassing which led to the passage of a bylaw prohibiting both and fines for any violations. Deputy Mayor Hobbs said the bylaw is not an attack on the farming community but problems arise with repeat offenders and where there is no fencing.

A request for a sign at the Howe Island Ferry: “Limit Idling Whenever Possible” came from resident Lisa Webb. A letter from Betty Anne Field suggested coordination of library and land fill site hours (rejected) on Wolfe Island to save on fuel emissions and with a further request for a “NO-Idling bylaw with appropriate signage in the village.

The Township will support the Eastern Ontario Abattoir Project (CFDC) feasibility study with $200.

Deputy Mayor Hobbs wants the County to resolve the issue of oil trucks on the County ferry a situation which has become a real irritant to residents. He is also concerned about drainage on Howe Island Drive as well as the whole issue of unopened road allowances.
Council next meets on Wolfe Island Monday, Sept 12th.

Around Town: The township issued a newsletter announcing among other things that the oil spill at the Wolfe Island Town Hall was paid for through a “catch up” in provincial transfer payments; the Wolfe Island community enhancement levy has been reduced to $20. per assessment. Howe Island is budgeted $130,000 for road work; and has transferred an additional $40,000 to the H.I. Fire Hall building reserve fund. Gary Curtis and Lloyd Orser from the Soil and Crop Association were on Wolfe Island to look at test plots of wheat, corn, barley soybean and oats planted at the farms of Jack and Theresa Broeder’s, Jason and Christine Pyke, Henry and Janine Posthumus. Seed for the test plots is provided free from seed companies wanting new seed varieties tested. Jason Pike was instrumental in establishing the seed testing program.
Coming Events:
1 Aug. 20th. W.I. Volunteer Fire Dept Golf Tournament & Dance WI Riverfront Golf Course Contact Joe Taggart 385 2233.
2. Aug. 20th. Wolfe Island United Church Pork BBQ & Silent Auction. United Church Hall. Doors open 4:30 p.m.
3. Sept.17th Charity “Family Scramble” Golf Tournament for the W.I. Medical Clinic, Alston Moor Golf Links. Tee Off times 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Cost Adults $40. Youth under 14, $30. includes 9 holes, dinner and prizes. Register (by Sept. 10th) call: 385-2464.

The Canadian Government declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran . To honour veterans in this 60th anniversary of the end of the 2nd World War, an attempt is being made to compile a complete list of all veterans from Howe Island. Those who served or may have died in the defence of Canada during past wars or as Peace Keepers in any one of the many areas of the world where Canada has served through the years.

“This seems an appropriate project for us to be undertaking,” according to Joan Fawcett who, along with Earl Prior, a life time resident of Howe Island, who is coordinating the project.

“ We already have 20 names on our list but I am sure there are many more. We started the list last year but want to complete it before this special year for Veterans ends,” Joan said. “ But we need some help from the public.”

The names to date include:
Ignatius Driscoll Charles Driscol
Francis Lachance John Dowling
Germain Guindon Joyce Dowling
Frances Garrah Junior Marshall
Fabian Garrah Leonard Foley
Michael Driscoll Harry Rothwell
William (Billy) Prior Charles Leavis
Harold(Bud) Goodfriend Daniel Kane
Dr. Edmund Melville Bert Prior
Fred Welsh Francis Dwyre

Anyone who has knowledge of other Howe Island veterans who should be included in this list is asked to please call Joan Fawcett at 613-5462307 or Earl Prior at 613-5424895.

The act of remembrance may be expressed in many ways. On Howe Island the Veterans list will be prominently displayed at the Howe Island Township Building.

The Province of Ontario issued its third Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewable energy and is looking for up to 200 megawatts from small and medium sized projects which puts Wolfe Island in the renewable energy ‘Spot Light’ once again.

In the last RFP both GAIA Power and Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. submitted separate wind power proposals (kept a 100 mega watts) according to ministry of energy guidelines which did not allow them to share information or work together. Neither company’s bid was successful.

This time however, the province has changed the rules and the two companies can work together for this RFP. Thus Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. and GAIA Power with their strategic partners Sky Power Corporation and Citizens Energy, (for this project known as OWEP, Ontario Wind Energy Partners ) will bid the island wind farm projects together as ONE large cost competitive project for the RFP, due date of August 15th.

In this way they are not competing with each other, but with land based projects from other parts of Ontario. They have combined forces, insight and information and anticipate winning the bid on scale, because it is very expensive to get the power across under water to the mainland, (240kv with a 150-200 mw capability).

Instead of two environmental assessments there is one; instead of two hydro connection studies there is one etc. etc. As GAIA’s Samit Sharma put it, “In the end everything will be bundled into what we will seek as a price per mega watt hour from the province. So if we can reduce that cost and bid at a lower price then it increases our chances of benefiting all 70 landowners and the island as a whole.”

Acres International Ltd. has been retained by Canadian Hydro to prepare and finalize an integrated environmental screening process and report as required by the Environmental Assessment Act. These will become available to stake holders for review and comment. Should the bid not be successful, the joint arrangement is terminated and the companies go their separate ways. They expect to hear the outcome of their bid in November.

Wolfe Island property owners with land optioned by were notified by letter what the companies were doing and why, and were invited to a landowners meeting. The meeting provided the opportunity to meet and listen to company officials, to ask questions and look at a map showing the optioned land (land owner received one time option fee) as well as the land still available for option. The map also showed some optioned land and other land areas no longer deemed suitable for wind turbines because of environmental constraints (birds, noise, wetlands, distance from homes etc.). It was surprising to see how little land is really available because of these constraints.

Both GAIA and Canadian Hydro are looking to option more island land. With a successful bid the landowner receives a yearly payment based on the number of turbines on their property over the length of project (20-25 years).

The map did not show the exact location (sightings) of the wind turbines on the properties at this time because turbine power size has yet to be established.

The mega watt size of the turbines (1.5 or 2.3 or 3.0 mega watt) effects the number required for this project, so it could mean from 65 to a 135 wind turbines placed strategically throughout the area for this overall 150-200 mega watt renewable energy project.

Certain planning, technical and environmental constraints to the project were presented, along with advantages to the community in terms of short and long term jobs, routine operation and maintenance, improved roads, service buildings, local construction, local purchase of supplies, etc.

It was noted that if there is any impact on island services these would be dealt with. Further meetings with council, landowners and the public are planned.

Present at the meeting were from Canadian Hydro founders John and Ross Keating, Gavin Ross –Wind Division, Geoff Carnegie–Ont. Projects, Ian Baines, Fred Siemensen –Kingston; Casey Ripp – Project Manager, principal Canadian projects Ltd. and Samit Sharma, Director GAIA Power.

The Cancer Society’s 1st Great Ride’n’Stride to be held on Wolfe Island:

The Frontenac-Lennox & Addington Unit- Canadian Cancer Society will hold its first Great Ride’n’Stride fund raising event Sat. Sept. 24th 7:30 am-noon on the island.

Ride’n’Stride, a non competitive event, encourages participants to enjoy a day of fun and exercise while raising funds for the Cancer Society. Participants collect pledges to walk, run, ride or skate on (5k-10k) island routes.

The Cancer Society has invited the Wolfe Island community to help make the event a success. They need island volunteers to serve on the planning committee, help fulfill sponsorship needs, encourage participation by Kingston and the Islands family, friends and neighbours and to volunteer on Sept. 24th itself. Registration and pledge forms soon will be available in Kingston and Wolfe Island.

To volunteer or support the Great Ride’n’Stride event call Linda Thomas 385-1947 (Wolfe Island); Danielle or Kate at the Canadian Cancer Society office in Kingston at 384-2361.
Funding and support for the Cancer Society comes from private donations and the hard work of volunteers. Plan now to Volunteer, Make a Pledge, Participate in the 1st Great Ride’n’Stride .

Around Town: *Wolfe Island ‘Corn Maze’ opens daily at 10 a.m. Reservations required for Evening Outings, also for Group Visits (day/evening). Please call 385-1998

Coming Events:
1. Aug. 5th- - 6th Wolfe Island Musicfest, St. Margaret’s Hall Aug.5th 9 p.m. (Advance tickets $10.) & Sat. Aug 6th, Community Centre, 3p.m. Advance Tickets $15.00 Fargo’s, Mosier’s Variety& city locations. ($20. at gate) Contact: Sarah 385-1562)
2. Aug. 5th 4-8 p.m. & Sat. Aug. 6th 10am- 4pm Book Sale at the old Fire Hall sponsored by Friend’s of Big Sandy Bay.
3. Aug. 6th St. Philomena’s Parish Hall (Howe Island) Summer Steak Fry Sat. Aug. 6th St. Tickets ( Steak Dinner-Adults $12.00 Children 12 & under $6.00.) Advance tickets Howe’s Township Office or from Parish Council members.
4. Aug. 7th - W.I. Art Auction & Wine & Cheese 1-5 pm Wolfe Manor. Advance tickets $15.00 Summer Dock Studio,WI Bakery Kingston. Proceeds:W.I.Early Years Centre. Call: 385-9964.
5. August 13th - Scene of the Crime Writer’s Festival. Events all day. Call Maureen (613) 385-2540
6. Aug. 20th. Golf Tournament. WI Riverfront Golf Course & Dance Sponsored by WI Volunteer Fire Department Contact Joe Taggart 385 2233.
7. Aug. 20th. Wolfe Island United Church Pork BBQ & Silent Auction. United Church Hall. Doors open 4:30 p.m.

Wolfe Island resident Mrs. Joan O’Shea was the recipient of the 2005 Frontenac Islands Senior of the Year Award.

Mayor Jim Vanden Hoek presented the framed certificate to Mrs. O’Shea on the steps of the Wolfe Island Town Hall where family and friends had gathered. In honouring Joan, who was nominated for the award by the Wolfe Island Women’s Institute the Mayor said he knew of no one more deserving.

Throughout her life as wife to John, mother, grandmother, teacher (during which time she earned a Batchelor of Arts degree Queen’s in 1985) she has been an active member of the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Women’s League (50 years) and the Frontenac District Women’s Institute (Life member), the Wolfe Island Women’s Institute (Life member) and an active participant in the community serving on many committees.

In accepting the award Mrs. O’Shea noted her roots in Frontenac Islands run deep with her great great grandfather John Ledford coming to Wolfe Island from England in 1840 and marrying islander Catherine Lyons. Their son George lived on Howe Island and married Anna Marie Mahoney.

“The islands set a tone of neighbourliness and hospitality which has carried on over the years. I am proud to accept this award on behalf of Frontenac Islands,” she said.

The Senior of the Year award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior who after age 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain.

A group of Wolfe Island citizens has begun discussion about establishing Community Policing on the island. “We are starting to have a lot more problems over here,” Wolfe Island resident Wilma Sjonger said speaking on behalf of herself, Tom Berry and Colleen Woodman and the community at large at the July meeting of Frontenac Islands council.

“Anyone reading ‘The Whig Standard’ will recognize that there is a misconception in Kingston that because we don’t have police presence 24-7, anything goes. What we hope is that council along with the OPP will support the setting up of a Volunteer Community Policing Service. We want a presence here.”

The request was opportune because OPP Inspector Jeroen Meinen and Sgt. Matt Hensman were also present to give an overview of OPP work on the island including 2003- 4 statistics occurrences and policing costs.

Regarding Community Policing, Inspector Meinen said it can be very effective if everyone participates. The OPP would assign a liaison and work with a committee to get Community Policing establishrd (ground rules, scope, liability issues, identification of volunteers etc.) under the auspices of council. The township will review the request and set up a first meeting between the OPP and the interested group.

Committee of Adjustment: Council held a marathon meeting before a full house to deal with a backlog of severance applications, (many had been referred to Clark Consulting.) Most were approved subject to a variety of conditions, one was deferred, one was denied.

An application by Shore Acres Ltd. represented by Gene Manion for a series of severances (8) residential lots on the water & right of ways generated much discussion particularly with regard to the 18th Concession road as the access road for the lots. The owner had permission to bring the road up to certain standards (now 2/3rds finished) at his own cost. The owner wanted the township to finish the road and take over maintenance. Councillor Calvin could see no long term benefit for all residents if council picks up the road tab. “If there is something we can work out like a future boat ramp at the end of the road and inland land for parking then I have no trouble with us taking on the road costs, otherwise I don’t think so. There is no public boat access on the South Shore. This is an opportunity to do that,“ Calvin said.

Mr. Manion was not pleased with the concept (land for road work) however after some discussion, (survey costs, land location etc.), a resolution passed that the applicant apply to rezone certain lots “ Limited Service Residential”, and two others “ right of ways” only and that the municipality receive a surveyed one acre parcel of land fronting on the 18th line road which will then be completed by the township.

Senior of the Year Award: Mrs. Joan O’Shea was presented with the Frontenac Islands Senior of the Year Award on the steps of Town Hall by Mayor Vanden Hoek in recognition of her many volunteer hours to Wolfe Island and Kingston organizations and charities.

CFDC: Ms. Anne Pritchard, Executive Director Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation outlined funding initiatives undertaken to and the new round of funding announced for new business initiatives and local small projects.
The information is on the CFDC website at: www.frontenaccfdc.com

Kingston Sewage Approvals: Richard Lindgren Counsel for the Canadian Environmental Association wants Council to acknowledge the municipalities concerns about the Kingston sewage spills that have affected the island’s shoreline to the City of Kingston and /or the Ministry of the Environment.

The Mayor informed Lindgren that after his first presentation there was a meeting with Utilities Kingston President Jim Keech who had since written outlining capital projects being undertaken regarding sewage treatment in Kingston and their willingness to give alerts. Council deferred further action until the Aug. 8th regular meeting.

Horne Cottages: The Horne’s have a problem accessing two of their cottages. Bruce Horne informed council that access to an unopened Township Road allowance in Lot 12 between Concessions 8&9 which the Horne’s use to reach the cottages is being denied by a property owner and blocked by parked vehicles. Horne asked council to “exert their ownership of this part of the right of way or it will be gone.” Council will seek a legal opinion on status of the road allowance and the rights of others to use it.

Trailer Rights: Mrs. Margaret Conley will not be required to move a trailer on her lot, determined in contravention of a zoning bylaw if she can provide a sworn declaration that it has been there since 1977 (which predates the by law) making it a legal non-conforming use.

Next Regular Council Meeting Howe Island Aug. 8th 7:30 p.m.

Around Town:*Rebecca Broeders received the Baker Award presented annually to a Regiopolis Notre Dame graduating Wolfe Island student and the Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Student Award. Congratulations to all island graduates.* Jazzy Minton, 25, son of Scott and Lori Minton left for Kandahar in Afganistan to serve a 6- month civilian posting as a cook with the recently a deployed Canadian Military contingent.* W.I. Fire Chief James White extends thanks to all who donated prizes for the Fishing derby. A great success. * Acacia Gold’s annual puppy reunion at Pat and Tom’s Aug. 6th *Kerryn delivered her baby boy at home, a first on Wolfe Island in 17 years. Congratulations Graham’s.

Coming Events:
1) July 29th, 30th, Family Baseball Tournament, WI Community Centre Grounds
2) 2. Aug. 5th- - 6th Wolfe Island Musicfest, at St. Margaret’s Hall Aug.5th 9 p.m. featuring the Tony Scherr Trio; Jill Barber, and Luther Wright (Advance tickets $10.) & Sat. Aug 6th, Community Centre, 3p.m. featuring: Sarah Harmer & Acoustic Band, plus many other groups Advance Tickets $15.00 Fargo’s, Mosier’s Variety& city locations. ($20. at gate) Contact: Sarah 385-1562) Proceeds to Community Development Fund.
3) Aug. 6th St. Philomena’s Parish Hall (Howe Island) Summer Steak Fry Sat. Aug. 6th St. Tickets ( Steak Dinner-Adults $12.00 Children 12 & under $6.00.) Children $2.00 Hot dog& drink Purchase advance tickets at Howe’s Township Office or from Parish Council members.
4) Aug. 7th - W.I. Art Auction & Wine & Cheese 1-5 pm Wolfe Manor. Advance tickets $15.00 Summer Dock Studio & WI Bakery Kingston. Proceeds:W.I.Early Years Centre. Call: 385-9964.
5) August 13th - Scene of the Crime Writer’s Festival. Events all day. Call Maureen (613) 385-2540