Frolicking in the Frontenacs

Julie Druker | Aug 05, 2015

Over four hundred supporters of the Bobs and Crow Lakes Foundation attended the organization's annual fundraising event, the Frontenac Frolic, which was held at the Bedford hall near Godfrey on August 1. The foundation was established in 2005 and works in association with the Greater Bobs and Crow Lakes Association to “preserve and enhance the quality of the environment around both lakes for present and future generations” . It holds the annual event as a means of raising funds for various lake-related projects, either initiated by the association or by individual groups. These projects include aiding in the protection, restoration and maintenance of water quality, protecting fish and wildlife populations, encouraging the prevention of forest fires and water pollution, and encouraging water and water craft safety, as well as educating the public about issues affecting the quality of lake environments.

The Frolic as always included a cow flop bingo event in which Kim the cow, a five-year-old Holstein from Barr Farms, roamed a fenced off area on site. She took her time to do her business, which eventually landed a number of large cash prizes to three winners. Over 1600 tickets were sold for the bingo event. The event also included a bake and yard sale, an on site fishing pond and a petting zoo courtesy of West Winds Ranch plus a lunch of back bacon on a bun. There was also a stellar silent auction that included 20 items donated by members of the foundation and local area businesses. Up for grabs were original art works, a Stihl chain saw, two red Muskoka chairs, a telescope, gift certificates and more. For those who missed the Frolic, donations can be made out to the The Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation and addressed to the same, care of Alexander Cameron, PO Box 482, Verona, ON, K0H 2W0.