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By Jeff Green ith the New Democratic Party (NDP) nomination of former Kingston City Councillor Steve Garrison, the five largest national parties all have candidates in place in the Lanark-Frontenac Kingston (LFK) riding, as the first week of a five week election campaign gets under way. Garrison, a Kingston resident, said he lives “two miles south of the riding boundary at the 401” in a phone interview with the News on Monday. While sitting on Kingston City Council between 2002 and 2010, Garrison sat on the Rural Advisory Committee, the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Board and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority Board. He teaches at St. Paul Elementary School in Kingston, and is an executive member of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association and a Secretary of the Kingston and District Labour Council. Earlier this summer, Garrison sought the NDP candidacy in his home riding of Kingston and the Islands, but the candidacy went to Vic Sahal after a virtual vote

on July 6. With the expectation that an election call was pending, Garrison was then approached by the Lanark Frontenac Kingston NDP riding association, which was conducting a candidate search as the Liberal government signaled it was preparing for a summer election call. On August 10, John Fenick, the President of the LFK NDP riding association, announced that Steve Garrison had been acclaimed to the candidacy in a media release. It’s a development that can be nothing but good for residents of the riding,” said Fenik in the release. “Steve Garrison is an exceptional candidate and he will be a great Member of Parliament. A teacher, union and social justice activist, Steve works tirelessly for the people he represents.” Garrison’s career in municipal politics ended in 2010. He did not seek re-election at that time in order to focus on his parental role. He has three children, who live with him in Kingston. Now, with two of his children in their 20’s and one entering grade 12, he said he is ready to take an active role in electoral politics again. He said that the succession of Liberal and Conservative governments in Canada over the last 40 years have not served the interest of working Canadians. “I look at where Canadians are today as compared to 40 years ago, and see that they are worse off. The Liberals called an election this week for only one reason, to gain a majority. And we know what a Liberal majority means, they are a party that campaigns to the left but governs from the right. Their record speaks to that,” he said. He cited income disparity as a big issue in Canada, and the one that motivates him to be active in politics. “The economy that we need to build is an economy that is designed for people to find decent jobs and provide for them-

selves. To me that’s the big thing. The NDP policies of a Guaranteed Basic Income so people do not slip through the cracks, universal free Pharmacare and Dental Care, are all designed to ease the burden on families.” He said that a tax on the ultra-rich can fund these programs. “We are not talking about raising taxes on people making $50,000 a year, or even $100,000 a year. There are people who make $10 million a year and pay less tax than those who make $50,000. That is not right,” he said. He said he will be spending the next few weeks travelling the breadth of the sprawling riding. “It is a unique riding with a lot of diversity. There are people living in semi-urban larger towns, in smaller communities, rural people in the countryside, and farm communities. I look forward to spending the next few weeks in the riding full time, and when school starts I will be there after school and on weekends until the election,” he said. Although the NDP have never won the LFK riding, which has been represented by Conservative MP Scott Reid since being created in 2014, Garrison said he is “in it to win it. I would not be running if I did not think the riding was winnable for the NDP.” With Garrison in place for the NDP, the candidates in Lanark Frontenac Kingston, as of this week, are: Scott Reid – Conservative (incumbent), Michele Foxton (Liberal), Steve Garrison (NDP), Calvin Neufeld (Green) and Florian Bors (Peoples).

This will be the third federal election for the Lanark Frontenac Kingston riding, which was created in 2013 as part of a riding redistribution process. In 2015, Scott Reid won with just under 48% of the vote. The Liberal candidate, Phil Archambault, finished second with just under 34% of the vote, and John Fenik was third for the NDP, with just over 14% of the vote and Anita Payne of the Green Party received 3.5% of the vote. In 2019, Reid’s vote was up marginally, topping 48%. The Liberal candidate, Kayley Kennedy, finished second with 25% of the vote, and Satinka Schilling of the NDP received 14% od the vote. The Green Party saw the biggest increase in 2019, mostly at the expense of the Liberal Party. Their candidate Stephen Kotze, received 11.2% of the vote (Editor's note - With the call of the election being widely anticipated, the Frontenac News has published articles on 4 of the 5 candidates already, and we are in contact with the Scott Reid campaign to set up an interview for an article in our next edition. We will gather these articles in an election tab on Frontenacnews.ca for the convenience of our readers. We will be talking to the candidates again as the September 20 vote approaches. With indoor gatherings restricted to 25, we are not planning any all candidates meetings at this time, although that may change. We are actively considering alternate formats to give our readers a chance to get to know the candidates better before advanced voting begins on September 10.)■

Hastings Lennox & Addington Candidates Have History By Jeff Green

here are some gaps in the slate of candidates in the Hastings-Lennox and Addington riding (which includes the Township of Addington Highlands) but the three confirmed candidates in the riding, who are already out campaigning, are certainly known to each other. The first time the riding was contested, in 2015, Mike Bossio rode a wave of support for the Liberal Party, in Ontario, to a very tight victory over Conservative Daryl Kramp by only 325 votes. Bossio received 42.4% of the vote, and Kramp 41.9%. Kramp was the incumbent from the previous Hastings-Prince Edward riding.

Kramp subsequently ran for the Progressive Conservative Party in the 2019 provincial election, and won. He is now serving as the MPP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington at Queen’s Park. (Provincial and Federal ridings in Ontario use the same boundaries.) In 2019, the Conservative Party turned the tables on the Liberals. Derek Sloan, the Conservative candidate, beat the incumbent Mike Bossio. Sloan received 41.7% of the vote, and Bossio 37.1%. The margin of victory was 2247 votes. In the 2021 election, Bossio is running again, trying to win back his seat. Derek

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of 2020, with the exception of mask mandates and the quad-mester system in secondary schools. The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has released its protocols for the resumption of school in September. A mask mandate in-doors will be in place, and students will remain in cohorts. “Music, arts, physical education, field trips, assemblies, school nutrition programs and cafeteria use may resume, with some modifications and in consultation with local public health,” said an LDSB release on Monday (August 16), and extra-curricular and inter school sports activities will resume as well. ■

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By Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council passed a bylaw to lower the speed limit to 60 kph from 80 kph on a portion of Road 38 at its regular (online) meeting Tuesday. The reduction affects Road 38 from Goodfellow Road to the southerly entrance of Godfrey Road and takes effect as soon as signs are erected. “It has been brought to the attention of the Public Works Manager that the local businesses operating in Godfrey, specifically at the intersection of Westport Road and Road 38 are concerned about the speed limit,” Public Works Manager Tyson Myers said in his report. “Reducing the speed limit to 60 kph will allow motorists to enter and exit the local businesses safely (and) also allow for users of the K & P Trail to cross the portion of Road 38 within the proposed speed limit change to cross much more safely.” Myers said the Township’s two movable electronic road signs will be posted at the southern and northern limits to inform travellers of the change. Coun. Tom Dewey asked if traffic lights had been considered. “No,” said Myers. “Because of the cost.” “Then we’d have to consider other intersections and we could be getting into a very expensive proposition,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “And before you install lights, you have to talk to MTO,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “We’ve been trying to get them at Road 38 and Hwy 7 but MTO says there’s not enough traffic. “In the mornings, there’s quite a long line of traffic on 38, and traffic lights would only make that line longer,” said Smith. Councillor Burke dies Council began with a moment of silence for Coun. Elwin Burke, who passed away last week. “His passing was unexpected and very sad,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “We’ll deal with his empty seat in September.”

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Notice of Motion to reduce the size of council Coun. Tom Dewey gave notice that he intends to bring forth a motion in September to reduce the size to Council to five from the current nine members. Pandemic impacts on waste sites Public Works Manager Tyson Myers said his department is working on a more detailed report on the impact of the covid19 pandemic on the Township waste disposal site(s). “There was a jump in 2020 (from 2019) and we’ve fallen off in 2021 but not back to 2019 levels,” he said. “We’ve talked about having 30 years of life left in our landfill but increased people may have an impact on that. “Many seasonal residents extended their stay through the winter and more people seem to want to move here,” said Coun. Brent Cameron. Ad hoc committee on Tay-Havelock Trail Council formalized the establishment of an ad hoc committee, The Central Frontenac Trail Revitalization Committee for the Tay-Havelock Trail along with its trail partners. “I have a little difficulty supporting this,” said Coun. Tom Dewey. “We’ll have to see what their terms of reference will be.” Kennebec Wilderness Trails The white and yellow trails of Kennebec Wilderness Trails are the most popular according to survey results that yielded 59 responses from the online SurveyMonkey and eight paper survey boxes installed on the trails themselves. Forty-one per cent of respondents said they have shopped at local businesses when using the KWT. “Thanks to Gord Brown and his volunteers for all their work,” said Coun. Tom Dewey. “There’s still activity up there and it seems to be getting a lot of use.” ■

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ustin Trudeau met with the new Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on Sunday. He did so in order to request that Governor General, as the representative of Queen Elizabeth, dissolve Parliament to make way for fresh elections. This quaint detail about how elections are called in Canada is a nod to our colonial past. It gains some added irony in this case because Simon is a First Nations woman, an Inuk, and yet she is the representative of the institution in whose name her ancestors were nearly brought to extinction. Simon has spent her entire life working to reverse that trend. She is a substantial figure, and was selected as Governor General to add some necessary dignity to the role. Yet, minutes after visiting with Mary Simon, Trudeau emerged in the sunshine and started the election campaign by twisting the truth. He claimed that, because his government was elected before the COVID pandemic hit, it needs to hold an election, now, in order to give Canadians a say in how the country should emerge from the pandemic. The only way to respect Canadians in these urgent times, he implied, is to give us a say on September 20 and no later than that He then said that we should all be asking the other political parties, who say holding an election in the midst of the 4th wave of COVID is a bad idea, why they oppose giving Canadians a chance to control our own destiny by voting. This is sophistry of the worst sort. He is

implying that anyone who says we should not have an election now, is opposed to elections and to democracy at any time. This is not true. What people who oppose a fall election are saying is that the government is stable, any measures that are necessary to get us out of COVID will be supported by at least one of the parties, and that the timing of this election is irresponsible. There is no good reason why an election in the spring of 2022 would not accomplish everything that the country requires at what Mr. Trudeau calls “these consequential times”. The Liberal Party is taking a calculated risk that when it comes time to vote, people will prefer them over the other parties in spite of the circumstances of the election call. All of that is fine and dandy. Minority governments seek opportunities to return to majority, and the Liberals see an opportunity now. That's nothing new. But for Mr. Trudeau to stand there on Sunday and claim his party is the only one that is wiling to give Canadians their say, saying we should ask the opposition parties why they aren’t as committed to democracy as the Liberals are, is more than a bit much. And to speak so falsely in front of Mary Simon’s house, was an insult to her. The Prime Minister of Canada used the Governor General as a prop on Sunday, and the Governor General is an indigenous person. We can all draw our own conclusions from that. ■

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Coalition, an pro-life/anti-choice organisation, placed him on the Social Conservative wing of the party. He has since joined the Anti-Lockdown Coalition, with Peoples Party Leader Maxime Bernier and Lanark Frontenac MPP Randy Hillier. The Conservative Party candidate in this riding is also connected to a previous election. Shelby Kramp-Neuman is Daryl Kramp’s daughter. She has served as the Deputy Mayor of Centre Hastings Township, and is a Financial Advisor with Sun Life in Belleville. In the past she worked as legislative assistant at Parliament Hill and at Global Affairs Canada.■

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• We’ve been blessed by another week of beautiful weather. And with that, the pumpkins are coming up! It’s a strange thing - it makes me think that Halloween is just around the corner, and reminds us that without fail, winter is coming. I already find myself puttering at all the preparations. Be it canning, or insulating odd spots better, or getting our wood supply ready. It’s hard to forget. • There will be a Vendors Market at the Parham Fair Grounds Saturday, August 21from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Presently, there are 30 vendors already signed up to participate, with many spots still open. There will be folks there with pottery, stained glass, forged metal product, handicrafts, home baking, flea market items, lavender products and jewellery to mention just a few. If you wish to join in, please e mail vendors@parhamfair.ca. • We’ve been losing cats and chickens to what I assume is a fisher. More harsh realities of living back here and a reminder of the circle of life. What do you all do about the fishers? They’re an incredible animal and darn near impossible to trap or even find. • Getting pretty amped up for Verona’s 15th annual garlic festival on September 5th. You know I’ll be there. Perhaps sporting a silly hat in case anybody wants to tell me anything they’d like to see in the paper! • Also, happy 81st birthday to my neighbour, Ralph Hickey!!

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• Perth Road United Church will remain with podcasts only until further notice. For the podcast, please tune in from home at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website at: www.pruc.ca. • From Nancy Benn: Saturday, August 21st will be a big day at the Parham Fairgrounds from 9am to 3pm. It promises to be an excellent shopping spot with more than 40 vendors in attendance with many different things for sale: pottery, stained glass, jewelry and gem stones, Pampered Chef, leather goods, maple syrup products, home baking and preserves, crafts, flea market and garage sale items, essential oils, metal art, photography, lavender products, natural skin care and cleaning items, and books. • Let's help these artisans get back on their feet after this long pandemic. • The Perth Road Village Crafters have started to meet again in the Harris Park Clubhouse on Perth Road Crescent. Meetings are Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am. Looking to get involved? You don't have to be crafty to join us. New members are always welcome. Please feel free to drop in during the meeting times, or call Peggy at 613 353-2635.

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• Sand Lake Swim Program 2021 was a great success again this year (see photo page 1)! Finding an instructor this year was extremely difficult, so they were very thankful to Aydan Demers for taking on the role. Also, thanks to the Township of North Frontenac for the annual funding to keep registration costs low! Congratulations to Nick, Sydney & Dylan for completing Level 10 Red Cross Swim! All of the swimmers and parents would like to send out a huge thank you to Jilene Tooley England for all of her great efforts and hard work. • St. Killian’s Church would like to send out a big thank you to all of the community that once again stopped to enjoy their yummy goodies at their bake sale this month! They really appreciated our support and I thought I heard a hint that there may be another one to look forward to in the future! Yay!! • Cloyne will be hopping this Saturday! The Township of North Frontenac’s 2021 Essential Services Fair is August 21 from 10am-2pm at the Barrie Community Hall 14225 Hwy 41!! It’s a wonderfully informative, free community event for us all to enjoy and meet the great people in the organizations that serve our community! It will include fire extinguisher inspections, emergency disaster services, community services, touch a truck, fire prevention activities and so much more! A free bbq lunch will kindly be provided by the salva-

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• The 15th Annual Garlic Farmer's Market is coming on Saturday, September 4 from 9am to 2pm to the Verona Lion's Club. There will be lots of garlic for sale and garlic growers to chat about all things garlic. The Verona Lions canteen will be open with those mouth watering Egg McLions and their famous hamburgers. • The Verona Free Methodist Church is having drive-in movies every FRIDAY during the summer. On August 20, they will be showing "Dolittle". Location is the Verona Free Methodist Church (parking lot). Free admission! All welcome! Donations accepted! Canteen available from 8:15 to 8:45pm. Movie starts 8:45pm. In case of heavy rain, the movie will be cancelled. • Vendor Village every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at 4309 Maple Drive in Verona. Fresh produce this Saturday will be dill, basil, parsley, chives, sage, lavender, cucumbers, green peppers, 3 kinds of tomatoes, green, red, and white onions, carrots, beets, garlic, acorn squash, plus 12 vendors with homemade crafts. All items are gift wrapped, ready for giving.

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• Arden residents were saddened to hear that long time resident, Al Maberly, passed away. You may recall that Al donated his beautiful pine tree to the Heritage Garden site years ago, and always aided in the annual Christmas tree lighting in that same park. Known for his love of cats and his beautiful Marigold gardens, Al will be greatly missed. • The Arden Pastoral Charge is thrilled to announce that new Minister, Kaitlin Ostrander, will move into the Manse in Arden, August 1 and will commence conducting services Sunday, August 8. As mentioned a few weeks ago, there now is in-house worship in all three churches. Arden residents, welcome Kaitlin to her new home. • Please mark Saturday, August 21 on your calendar so you will not forget to attend Arden’s Community BBQ and parade. There are open spaces for vendors, if you choose to set up a table (no fee applicable). Jordon is also accepting any type of donation you wish to make, whether it be food, money or your time. You may want to get your garden tractor decorated and participate in the parade. Please get in touch with Jordon at 343-884-5588 for more information. • Rural Frontenac Community services is offering a babysitting course for youth 11 and up Friday, August 20 at the Child Centre. Time will be 9:00am to 4:30pm. A fee of $40.00 applies but this includes the workshop and a manual to take home. You will have to bring a toy or doll for training purposes, your lunch, and snacks. Masks are mandatory. • Are you a senior who loves audiobooks? Do you know a senior who enjoys live reading? Because if this applies to you or a friend, The Kingston Frontenac Public Library can help you out. Register with the Library at www.kflp.ca so you can participate in this or any other program offered. • Arden would like to thank Postmistress Kim Bates for assisting us with all our postal matters throughout the pandemic period. Kim was pleasant and extremely helpful and her presence will be missed. We hope to see you again.

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North Frontenac Observatory Officially Welcomed To Dark Sky Preserve by Craig Bakay

August 19, 2021

Public Meeting Participants Against Changing North Frontenac Council.

By Craig Bakay etween an in-person meeting held in Plevna at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning and an on-line meeting that followed at 11 a.m., all of the public participants had the same thing to say ‘don’t fix what ain’t broke.’ The meetings were organized to get public input towards reducing the number of seats on North Frontenac Council from seven to five and the number of wards to two from the current three. “There were about 21 people at the Plevna meeting and they were all opposed to the proposal,” Mayor Ron Higgins said at the official opening of the Sky Pad Observatory Saturday evening. “We did get a letter or two in favour of the proposal but it doesn’t look like it will go through.” During his opening remarks at the online meeting, Higgins acknowledged that there weren’t substantial cost saving to be had, only about $30,000 in salaries plus expenses. “That’s really insignificant,” he said. “It could either be redistributed to Council members or listed as a savings.” The five community members who spoke at the online meeting were unanimous in the conviction to leave things as they are. “Each ward has unique sets of priorities and I think moving to two wards would upset those priorities,” said Ed Rohr. “And the councillors each have sets of responsibilities and to change things would increase their workload. “I don’t think the job could pay enough to become a full-time position.” Rohr said he could see a time, if the Council size were reduced, that the balance of power would reside with the Mayor’s position. Rohr was careful to point out that he wasn’t speaking about Higgins specifically, only that the potential might exist in the future. Don Bradley of Norcan Lake said that he’s only been here a brief time, having moved from rural Kanata. “During amalgamation, there was a lot of talk about savings but rural people were often left out. “I’d like to see things stay as they are.” “We need a broader perspective than five Council members can provide,” said Elaine Palmer. “I’ve always appreciated that we could lobby more than just the two Councillors in our ward,” said Barbara Young. “I’m concerned that with only two Councillors, their interests might fall further south. “We’re very happy with the way things are.” “The more representation you have for a large territory, the better to have your voice heard,” said Mitch Livingstone, a 35-year resident of Buckshot Lake. Coun. Fred Fowler said that what he heard in both meetings meshed with the feedback he’d been getting. “I think this is what the people want,” Fowler said. “We’re going to have to have more public meetings with all the compliments we’re getting,” joked Higgins. “(But) this has been an eye-opener for us — don’t fix what isn’t broke.” ■

From left: Mayor Ron Higgins, Coun. John Inglis, Betty Hunter, astronomer Gary Caldwell and astronomer Guy Nason cut the ribbon to officially open the North Frontenac Sky Pad Observatory and Fred Lossing Telescope. Photo/Craig Bakay

It took several years to get to this point, but on Saturday evening, the 16” Fred Lossing Telescope officially became part of North Frontenac’s Dark Sky Preserve. About 50 people were present for the official ribbon cutting (many of whom left after the cutting and a piece of Michelle Ross’s cake) but observers kept trickling in once the sky got dark. “It actually got started in 2002 when we got some gas tax money that had to be used for eco-tourism,” said former Coun. and economical development task force member Betty Hunter. “This is it.” After the Township received Dark Sky Preserve designation in 2012-2013 and the Sky Pad was installed (along with an arrangement with the air ambulance people to replace the green lighting with orange lights that are turned on only when a helicopter is approaching), Ottawa Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada offered to donate the 16” Fred Lossing Telescope to the facility on the stipulation that an observatory be built to house it. “The telescope is 50 years old,” said Stephen Nourse, president of the Ottawa Centre. “We got an opportunity to upgrade to an 18” but this old girl still has a lot of life in her. “This is the spot for her.” Hunter, along with resident amateur astronomers Gary Colwell and Guy Nason were instrumental in securing funding and actually getting the observatory built. “We did have a Gofundme account that raised $3,649 and got some money from the Township but that barely paid for the materials,” Hunter said. “The actual construction fell to Gary and (Coun.) John Inglis.” “John has the workshop of my dreams,” Colwell said. “Were you going to mention that we first mounted the base backwards?” said Inglis. “No, I wasn’t,” said Colwell. “But we finally got it sorted out.” For Colwell, who’s been doing astronomy as a hobby for 56 years, Saturday night was especially fulfilling. “I came up here when I found out how dark it was,” he

said. “I bought a lot and had an observatory on it before I had a house here.” He said that as far as he’s been able to determine, this is the only Dark Sky Preserve in Canada, perhaps even the world, that has its own observatory. “This telescope has a lot of history,” he said. “A lot of eyegasms. “You can actually see structure in the cloud bands of Jupiter with it.” For the record, the first object observed with the new telescope was M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules. (The first member of the public to get to look at it was Dave Watson of Ompah. The second was your faithful reporter, who has a bit of a passion for astronomical things.) Saturday was a beautiful night for skywatching. “I ordered the weather,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “This will cost us a week of really cold weather in December.” Higgins also noted that North Frontenac is the only municipality in the world with its own Dark Sky Preserve as most are located in parks. “I keep hearing of people coming up here and having to sleep in their cars,” Higgins said. “We may have to look at a camping park somewhere close.” He may have to indeed. The observation pad on this night was reserved for people doing astro-imaging, including one portable 16” system. Several astro-imagers on the pad said the area is enjoying an increasing reputation among those who like to take pictures of stars because of the dark skies yielding excellent results due to its rating of 2 on the Bortle Scale (1 on the scale is the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 10 is downtown Toronto). The skies are so dark that the Milky Way actually casts shadows on the ground. ■

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Rockin' The Stocks At Grand Opening Of Multi-Use Pad At Centennial Park By Jeff Green arrowsmith's Centennial Park will be marking another phase of its continuous development this Saturday at the official opening of a new multi-use pad. The pad was developed after the township was approached by the South Frontenac Stocksport club two years ago with a request that a Stocksport friendly pad be built. South Frontenac Council was receptive to the idea, with conditions. The club needed to raise a portion of the capital costs and the pad needed to have multiple uses, in addition to being suitable for Stocksport. When those conditions were met and COVID restrictions were lifted, the township broke ground on the project in April. The pad was completed in late June and has been fine tuned for use as a Stocksport pad over the next month or so. At the official opening of the pad this Saturday, the South Frontenac Stocksport Club is inviting everyone in the community to come out and “Rock the Stocks” and learn how to play a sport that has grown in leaps and bounds in South Frontenac in recent years and is poised for further growth, now that it will have an official home. For $2, participants will get 5 Stock

Throws, with chances to win prizes. Gilmour's Market is hosting a cash BBQ on site and K-Rock 105.7 will be providing music and a live broadcast. The opening is also taking place in conjunction with the Frontenac Farmers Market, which has found a permanent home in the park. Rockin the Stocks is free but advanced registration is required. To register, go to Eventbrite, type Rockin' the Stocks in the search bar, and click on Register on the right side of the page that will come up. Karl Hammer, President of the South Frontenac Stocksport Club, is excited about the future of Stocksport in South Frontenac and the role that the township has played in its development. He said that 24 to 28 people are coming out for Wednesday Night play, each week, at the new pad. “Having a dedicated court will only help as we continue to develop players to compete in national and international competitions,” he said, “and Stocksport is great fun for all age groups as a recreational sport, with South Frontenac becoming the centre of sport in Canada,” he said. “Credit needs to go to Tim Laprade at

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ice Stock Federation at the Centennial Park pad last month – L to R. Becca Smith, Karl Hammer, Jennifer Mayrl, Paul Blais, and Stefanie Mayrl.

the township for getting the pad built, and to Amanda Pantrey for helping to promote Rockin' the Stock and so many other events,” said Hammer. Laprade, the Manager for Recreation for South Frontenac Township, said “Amanda and I are just doing our jobs, it is South

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Birthday Happy 15th Birthday

Amy Watkins August 20th, 2021 to our fish-catching, chicken-tendering, Duck-hunting, woodsplitting, campfirewoodbundling, cat-cuddling, video game-playing, dog-loving, firewoodpiling, lake-swimming sweetheart! Love Dad, Mom & Charlie

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Thank you to our family and friends for all your kindness during this difficult time, for the calls, flowers, food and monetary donations to Christ Church Oso Cemetery & Rural Frontenac Community Services -Senior’s Program. Thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Goodfellow’s Flowers, the pallbearers; Gerry Blair, Oliver Clow, Jim Gray, Chris Hagan, Collin Hamilton and Stephen Ritchie. Pastor & good friend of Elwin for 40+ years performed a beautiful service – Thank you Bob Boutilier. Special thanks to nieces Sarah for doing the eulogy and Courtney for doing picture boards. Special thanks to sister Joyce for providing accommodations to allow us to spend the week with Mom. A big thank you to the wonderful & caring professionals at Pine Meadow Nursing home who prepared Mom’s supplies and medications for a week to enable us to bring her out. We are all incredibly grateful and will remember all the kindness shown. The Burke Family

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OBITUARY Helen Frances Yanch (Nee Nolan)

December 14, 1919 - August 11, 2021 Mother was in her 102nd year and passed peacefully at Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook, August 11, 2021. Helen was the oldest surviving of the 14 children of Edward (Ned) Nolan and Anita Plue of Actinolite, Ontario. In 1940, she married Elwin Yanch and moved to Flinton where she lived most of her life. Helen was predeceased by her husband Elwin Yanch, brothers Vincent, Leo, Jack, Kenneth, Edward and Bill, and sisters May Nolan, Terresa Hubble, Kathleen Regan, Marguerite Jerome, Reverend Sister Mary Andrea, Rita Burke and Olive Golden. Helen has been lovingly cared for by the staff at Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook for the last 8 years, and the family are grateful to them all. Helen is the much loved mother to Carolyn (Bruce Hasler) of Flinton, Harold (Paula) of Halifax, Elaine (John Bolton) of Cloyne, Glenn (Vera) of Oshawa, Joanne (Warren Cuddy) of Scarborough, Edward (Helen) of Flinton and Marian (Harry Scanlan) of Stirling. She is Grandma Y to 19 grandchildren, over 40 great-grandchildren, and several "great-great" grandchildren. She has always been a kind, selfless person, totally devoted to her Church and family. As a family, she has given us the gift of her faith and it is a foundation for all of us. She raised us to be independent and to value hard work and education. She was proud of how we all turned out (even when she sometimes had her doubts). Helen was poor most of her life, so she was extremely frugal, but endlessly generous with her love for all of us. She often showed this love through her baking. Each member of the family has a favourite treat that she always managed to remember and have on hand. We were thrilled in 2011 that she was well enough to co-create a special cookbook of her recipes to share the memories, secrets and her baking legacy. It is a treasured keepsake across the generations and we are all working to perfect the special recipes, but her magic is the missing ingredient. Helen will be missed by her family, many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends were received at the Cassidy Funeral Home, Tweed on Friday, August 13, and at St. John the Evangelist Church, Flinton, Ontario, on Saturday, August 14, with Funeral Mass concelebrated by Fr Paul Njoku, Fr. Peter Murphy and Fr Joseph Machaj. Scripture Readings and Intercessions were done by Jane Scanlan Price, Emily Yanch and Rebecca Yanch. Pallbearers were Edward Yanch, Larry Hasler, Chris Yanch, Mike Bolton, Craig Cuddy and Paul Scanlan. Interment St. John the Evangelist Cemetery .

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It is with heavy hearts that we have to say, "until we meet again" to our beloved son, partner, brother and uncle, Elwin Howard Burke. In his 72nd year, on August 4th, 2021 Elwin passed away unexpectedly at Perth Hospital. He will be forever missed by his mother, Madeline Burke. Predeceased by his father, Howard Burke. Cherished by his partner Delores Gemmill (Schonauer) and siblings Ruth, Keith, Joyce (Bill), Edith (Willy) and Sharon (Danny). Forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Elwin was a farmer, an auctioneer, a caregiver, a dedicated member of the current Central Frontenac council and a former reeve of Olden Township. From an early age Elwin enjoyed the outdoors, he attended Christ Church OSO for many years and his faith was strong. He loved animals and had a passion for cutting logs and selling lumber. Most of all, he loved taking his mother and partner to many dances in the area and attending euchre parties. Family and friends were be received at the Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Parham on Monday, August 9th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Funeral Service took place on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:00am with Pastor Robert Boutlier officiating. Interment to follow at Christ Church, OSO. Donations to Christ Church OSO Cemetery Fund or Rural Frontenac Community Services Seniors Program would be appreciated by the family, as these organizations were close to Elwin's heart.

August 18, 2017 In loving memory of our wonderful Dad We miss you Kathy, Wayne & family

Celebration of Life for

Tim Hamilton

August 28th, 1-3. Hamilton Beach, Cole Lake, Godfrey.

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South Frontenac wants your input on Policy Directions for the New Official Plan South Frontenac 2040 Our Community Our Vision Our Plan

The new Official Plan is a key document that guides growth and development within the Township. It will include policies to facilitate housing and economic development and protect important assets such as lakes, natural environment and agricultural lands within the Township. Your input is critical to inform policy direction for the Official Plan. Join us at one of our virtual consultation events to learn more about the process and share your opinions on important planning matters: • • • •

Saturday, August 14, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thursday, August 19, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Each session will use the same format and ask the same questions. Links to attend one of the virtual open houses, as well as information on project background and updates are available on the South Frontenac page at https://engagefrontenac.ca If you are unable to attend one of these virtual sessions – information will be posted on Engage South Frontenac following the open houses so you can provide your input through the website. For any questions about the virtual Open Houses, please contact: Claire Dodds, MCIP, RPP Director of Development Services 613-376-3027x2235 │ officialplan@southfrontenac.net

August 19, 2021

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SERVICES

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KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644

The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request:

Request for Tender (RFT)

RFT No. 2021-22 Winter Sand Supply, Deliver and Stockpile at Various Locations Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to financialsupport@northfrontenac.ca Contractor / Firm(s) must have current WSIB and appropriate liability insurance coverage as indicated by the Request for Tender documents. Please direct any specific inquiries to Darwyn Sproule, P. Eng. Public Works Manager publicworks@northfrontenac. ca or (613) 479-2231 Extension 230. Lowest or any proposal submission may not necessarily be accepted. The Township reserves the right to cancel the Request for Tender at any time up to the notification of Award. Submissions shall be submitted to the undersigned, on the prescribed form, as per the Submission instructions in the RFT Document: “RFT No. 202122 Winter Sand Supply, Deliver and Stockpile at Various Locations” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, September 2, 2021 Cheryl Robson, A.M.C.T. Chief Administrative Officer

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AUTOMOTIVE

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2007 Audi (needs work) $1500 obo, 1973 Enders - 721 original miles, $1500 obo, 1958 Cockshutt Tractor $800, Echo gas pruners $200, Lincoln Stick welder $200, 110 mig welder $200, Harrison’s Torch $100, Plywood Table Saw, $150 obo, Ryobi Wood Chop Saw $40, Myers Snow Plow, brand new pump, $800, 4.6 Ford Motor, needs work, $150, Tool Chests, $400 each, engine stand, $50 obo, small steel welding table, $50 obo, Motorcycle Jack, new, $1,500 obo, 12’ Bar Top- 3” solid black cherry, $400, old milk cream cans, some with lids, $50 each, Wall unit propane furnace, $300. Antiques, tools, too much to mention. Phone 613-572-0449, ask for Albert. 80+ ACRES of standing hay available. Perth Road Buck Lake area. 613-353-6019 CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca DRY FIREWOOD for sale $350/cubic cord, delivered. 613-372-0159 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com SMALL FREEZER 21”x40” - $60; 2 sets of golf cluibs with pull carts- $120 for both. 613-4792362

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JUNK REMOVAL, etc. 10 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com

FREE DROP OFF, just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. Call 613-3756377, leave message HANDYMAN SERVICE. 40 years experience. No job too small. Repairs, renovations, problem solving. Call Lloyd Hartwick, 613-539-2544

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TOWING

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Correction:

By Craig Bakay story in the Aug. 12 edition of the Frontenac News quoted Algonquin Negotiation Representative (ANR) candidate Danka Brewer as saying she was running for ANR/Chief of the Shabot Obaajiwan Community. “If you hold one position, you hold the other,” she said. According to Bob Potts, principle negotiator for the Algonquins of Ontario, the Aug. 31 election is for ANR, not Chief. “The process with respect to the election is for ANR only, full stop,” Potts said in an interview Monday. “How communities determine their own leadership is up to them. “I can’t speak to local politics, only to the election of ANRs.” He said that the political side of things was a community process and that there were a variety of constitutions in place for choosing a community leader. For the Shabot Obaajiwan, Chief Doreen Davis concurred that the election was “strictly for ANR” and that ANR and Chief were two separate roles. “In 2005, I was honoured by my community with the gift of the Chief’s Headdress,” she said. “I have been honourary Chief since then and I will be until I die.” ■

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New & Used: Art, bedding, furniture, jewelllery, sheds, umbrellas, light fixtures, sinks, toilets, and much more. Cash or etransfer Don’t forget the other area garage sales!

Assistant Cook RKY Camp is looking for an Assistant Cook immediately to September 3rd. $15/hour (guaranteed 35 hours/week) For interest or more information please contact director@rkycamp.org

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

Thu Aug 19 – Tue Aug 17

SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall. Wear a mask and social distance please. Cash only. Support our local food security programs while enjoying some fresh grown produce from right here in our village.

Thursday August 19

INVERARY - MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES 7pm-8pm. Inverary United Church. Every Thursday Night - Call or text Hamid Nam at 613-3286742.

Saturday August 21

CLOYNE - ESSENTIAL SERVICES FAIR 10am-2pm. Barrie Hall. Come and meet the great organisations that serve our community. Free BBQ and free fun

Delive r Availa y ble!

HARROWSMITH - CELEBRATION IN THE PARK 11am-2pm. Harrowsmith Centennial Park. Never tried Stock Sport? You’re in luck! Stock sport demos, prizes, homegrown food from Gilmour’s and much more. HARROWSMITH - FRONTENAC FARMERS MARKET 9am-2pm. Centennial Park. Locally produced, grown, or home-made products from industrious crafters, bakers, canners, gardeners, cooks, artists and most importantly farmers. MULTI FAMILY MEGA GARAGE SALE 1046 Elizabeth St. 9am. Furniture, books, household goods, clothing and more. (Rain date Aug 22) NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Come out and enjoy what local vendors and artisans have to offer. SHARBOT LAKE - CORN ROAST AND ICED TEA 1pm-3pm. Sharbot Lake Beach. Welcome to Sharbot Lake and Area Seniors at the beach. Presenrted by Sharbot Lake 39’ers. Free - donations accepted. Info 613279-3220 or 613-279-2719 SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK DISPLAY 1am-3pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Fun for the whole family VENDOR’S MARKET 9am-3pm. Hosted by the Parham Agricultural Society. To register email vendors@parhamfair.ca

HISTORY OF THE RIDEAU CANAL WITH HUNTER MCGILL 1pm3pm. Upper Brewer Locks Presented by Dog Cranberry Lakes Assoc. $5. Register at www.dogandcranberrylakes.ca More info: Kari (613) 3289079 or dogandcranberrylakes@gmail.com Bring a lawn chair.

INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 1pm-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall.

VERONA - GARLIC FESTIVAL 9am-2pm. Verona Lions Hall.

Friday August 27

Special wish list: school snacks, bread & butter, eggs & milk, cereal, applesauce, pasta sauce, juice boxes, baking supplies, laundry soap and toilet paper, or any item you can donate. Thank you!

Saturday August 28

FESTIVAL OF THE WILD CHILD Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust 10am-4pm. Day of woodland fun and nature-inspired Scavenger Hunts for the whole family. Learn, explore and engage with the natural world. Free for children under 18, Wild Child adults $10 admission, donations welcome. Attendance by Pre-Registration only. Full details at www.mmlt. ca/events SHARBOT LAKE - FAMILY FUN TRIATHLON 1pm. Sharbot Lake Beach. Fun for family and friends ! Fundraiser for Trails Unlimited. Swim 300m, Bike 10k, Swim 2k. Teams of 3, $5 person. Email hollywoodrudy@ gmail.com to register. SUMMER MARKET Kaladar 10am-4pm. Joje Cafe.

Sunday August 29

Saturday September 4

Fury Hockey returns to Frontenac Community Arena O

nline registration for the 2021-2022 hockey season with the Frontenac Fury Girls' Hockey Association is now open The Frontenac Fury will return to the Frontenac Community Arena this fall as renovations and upgrades to the ice surface and supporting infrastructure will be complete. “We are excited to officially reopen registration and get back to providing a safe and fun experience for players in what we hope is a more normal year of hockey,” says Fury President Erin Stinson. “We are also excited get back to our newly renovated home area where families will see several improvements and some fun new touches. Fury hockey will be proudly on display!” An official start date and ice times are still being reviewed and will be shared with families as soon as possible. It is likely the Fury will return to ice times on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Fury will offer teams at the U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee), U15 (Bantam) and U18 (Midget) levels. The Fury will offer a U9 (Novice) level if there are ample players. It is important to register your player now as teams will be capped as per Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) guidelines. Families are asked to register now on the Fury website at http://frontenacfury.ca. Registration is set at $525 and there are discounts for novice players, goalies and second and third children of the same family. A staggered payment system is also available. The Fury would like to thank all families for their patience and understanding last season as it offered a

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modified program at the Stone Mills Recreation Centre in Tamworth. “Last year was not a typical hockey season but we remain grateful for everyone’s support that allowed us the opportunity to offer players a regular outlet for skill development, physical activity and fun with their teammates,” says Stinson. The Fury also thanks Stone Mills Township and in particular, Stone Mills Recreation Centre Manager Al Fenwick and his team, for their support last season. “We will forever be thankful for our partnership with Stone Mills in allowing us to continue to operate safely for as long as we could.”

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• free BBQ and free fun! Along with the participants, there is a fire extinguisher inspection, touch a truck, fire prevention activities trailer, and more. • The Flinton Library is now open for in-person browsing, computer use, printing and faxing service. It has lots of new book releases and DVD's available. It is now open on summer hours until August 31, 2021. The hours are Monday 4-6pm, Tuesday 10-5pm, Wednesday 10-1pm, Thursday 3-6pm and Saturday 9-noon. • It also has the Quinte Conservation and Ontario Parks free parking day passes available for loan with a library card. • Community Living - North Frontenac CL-NF is celebrating 45 years of “Empowering people with an intellectual disability and their families… One person at a time.” They are celebrating with an anniversary celebration called The Wheel of Awesome! The CL-NF Wheel of Awesome group have tentative plans to be at the Cloyne Shell & General Store on Wednesday, August 18th around 11am. • There will be a summer market at Joje Café in Kaladar on Saturday, August 28, 2021 beginning at 10:00amuntil 4:00pm. • Mark your calendars for September 25 & 26 for the

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While the Fury awaits further direction from the OWHA regarding what COVID-19 protocols will be in place for the 20212022 season, the association is planning for a more normal season. More details will be shared once they are available. ■

North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour! • North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives are looking for help from families who have relatives buried in Dempsey Cemetery. There are a lot of Perry, McCausland, Meeks, and Hawley family members in Dempsey. If you have photos of any of these people or more information, please contact Brenda at (613) 479-2837 or e-mail her at dbmartin@xplornet.ca or Sheryl at pudge1042@ gmail.com.

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• The next Food Bank day is Tuesday, August 24th. Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre. COVID rules in place. Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance. • Did you place your order yet? The Denbigh Griffith Lions Drive Thru Fish Fry happens on Friday, August 27th starting at 4:30pm, and you need to place your order by August 25th. Fish & Chips with fix-ins is $15, with fish by Mundell's Surf & Turf. Preorder by calling 613 333 1984 or 613 333 1432, or order and pay any Lion member. • The Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives 2022 Historical Calendar is now available. Visit pioneer.mazinaw. on.ca for info. • So what did you make with your delicious Niagara peaches? Did you make jam or chutney, bake pies or tarts, make smoothies, or enjoy them au nautrel? Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser for the kids camp, and to John Williams for delivering the fruit to Fritsch Farm.

Our office is now offering legal services utilizing remote consultations and document signing via cell phone audio/video and non-cash payment. We are adapting so that you can Stay Home.

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SLCC Paddlers Qualify For The Ontario Canoe Kayak Championships By Helen Parfitt ive young paddlers participated in the Canoe Kayak Eastern Ontario Sprint regatta on Saturday, August 7th on Trout Lake in North Bay in the U12 Division under the coaching of Cia Myles. Despite a persistent cross wind, these strong athletes managed to keep their boats stable and qualify in six events: Paige Bowes, Honour McQuay, Carmen Tryon, Heidi Neff qualified in the Women’s K4 500; Honour McQuay and Heidi Neff qualified in Women’s K2; Honour McQuay and Paige Bowes qualified in Women’s K1; Isaac Merchant qualified in Men’s K4, C4 and K1. Two of SLCC’s older competitive athletes have qualified for the National Championships in Ottawa later this month. Seasoned paddler, Clare Swinton has qualified for K1 500 in the highly competitive U16 Division and novice paddler, Nicole has qualified for the K1 500 and 1000 in the U17 Division.

The Ontario Canoe Kayak Championships will take place this Sunday, August 15th at the International Flatwater Centre in Welland, Ontario. Like last week, Covid protocols will be in place allowing athletes and spectators to physically distance. “It is wonderful to have an in-person Championship this year after participating in a virtual regatta Championships last year, where individual clubs hosted races and compared their athlete’s times online. It was an interesting idea given the restrictions, but it wasn’t quite the same. It was great to hear parents and grandparents cheering in person on the beach as the paddlers crossed the line, this year” said Commodore Helen Parfitt. In Welland, paddlers from the U12-18 age category will be competing to become Ontario Champions in their sport. Older athletes will be competing for spots on the Ontario Team. ■

From left to right in K4 500m: Carmen Tryon. Paige Bowes, Heidi Neff, Honour McQuay,

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

South Frontenac Launches Online Survey – Housing Needs Assessment With an aging and diversifying population, affordable housing has become a growing priority in the Township of South Frontenac. Initially explored in 2017, the Township’s vision for housing has evolved, with plans for an initial affordable housing development for seniors and others in the village of Verona. In order to further understand the housing needs of this community, the Township is asking those who may be in search of housing now or in the future, to complete our Housing Needs Assessment Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/southfrontenachousing . Responses to the survey should only take a few minutes, will remain completely anonymous, and provide valuable insights in determining the needs of the community.

Friends of the Cataraqui Trail Want to Hear From Trail Users The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail are seeking the opinions of area residents and visitors who use the trail. The purpose of the survey is to help them understand who is using the trail, where they live and what they do on the trail. The Friends are also seeking input on where the Trail needs improvements and what improvements are desired. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! The survey can be accessed at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNJPY8D.

Planning We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development. Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling ext. 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Pre-consultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom at this time. Frontenac Community Arena-Advertising Opportunities We are excited to announce that for this coming season we will have new advertising opportunities at the FCA. To renew your current advertising or for new opportunities visit us online. https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-advertising-opportunities New Restriction at Household Hazardous Waste Depot Due to recent changes within the Ontario Electronic Stewardship Program, as of April 22, 2021, the Township will no longer be accepting any small appliances that contain Freon such as dehumidifiers, small bar/wine fridges or air conditioners. These items can be disposed of properly at the following Kingston locations: Kimco or Dependable Appliances (Freon removal charges may apply). The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham will be open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste.

News & Public Notices The Township is Preparing a New Official Plan for South Frontenac The new Official Plan is about how the Township will continue to grow, building on the foundation from growth management work, and planning for growth to 2040 by directing it to the right places to protect our key assets. Your input is critical to inform policy direction for the Official Plan, please join us at one of our virtual consultation events to learn more about the Official Plan process and share your opinions on important planning matters at these upcoming events: • Thursday, August 19, 2021, 5 PM - 6:30 PM • Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 10 AM - 11:30 AM • Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 4 PM - 5:30 PM Note that the consultation events listed above will be virtual, using the Zoom platform, due to the ongoing pandemic. Please stay posted for updates on how you can register for these events! Keep posted on the Township’s social media, website or at www.engagefrontenac.ca for updates and way to participate. Hinchinbrooke Rd Partial Closure Update On July 15th, 2021, a partial road failure occurred on Hinchinbrooke Road just north of Silver Rock Lane at Spring Lake. As a result, and in the interest of public safety, the road has been closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic until further notice. The Township has hired a geotechnical engineering expert to complete an assessment of the site prior to any remedial work being started. The geotechnical engineer was actively engaged on design work for the repair of the crossing this past week and the Township anticipates beginning remediation efforts in mid-August.

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South Frontenac Rockin’ the Stocks Event Join us as we celebrate the completion of the new Multi-Use Facility on Saturday, August 21st from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Centennial Park! Never tried Stock Sport? You’re in luck! The South Frontenac Stock Sport Club will be Rockin’ the Stocks, giving you a shot at the sport and a chance to win great prizes and giveaways. You’ll get 5 stock throws for $2 and automatically be entered to win! Plus the Frontenac Farmers Market will be selling local homegrown goods, Gilmour’s Market is hosting a cash BBQ and we’ll be rockin’ out to the K-Rock 105.7 on the loud speaker. What more could you want? Tickets are FREE but you must register in advance. Visit events.southfrontenac.net or call Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 for more info and to sign up. South Frontenac Museum Opening The Museum Society is excited to offer the community an opportunity to connect with our past once again. Located in the iconic one-room schoolhouse at 5595 Road 38 in Hartington, the Museum will welcome visitors every Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and Saturday’s and Sunday’s from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm until September 4th. COVID-19 safety measures are in place – Please visit www.SouthFrontenacMuseum.ca or call 613-376-3027 ext. 2600 for more information. Park Days Family Program The Recreation Department is excited to host the Park Days program for South Frontenac families this summer! Offered every Monday – Friday at various parks in our community, the program will invite families to participate in crafts, sports, games, puzzles, science experiments and more within their household bubble and in a contact free environment. Registration and pre-screening is required, though there is no cost to participate. For more information and to register, please visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/swim-and-daycamps.aspx or connect with Riley, Program Coordinator, at campcoordinator@southfrontenac.net or call 613-985-7946. Frontenac Farmers Market The Frontenac Farmers Market is hosted at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith every Saturday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The market offers an excellent selection of locally produced items from the farms, kitchens, gardens and workshops of local vendors. For more information, visit www.FrontenacFarmersMarket.ca or email info@frontenacfarmersmarket.ca.

TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Official Plan Open House - August 19, 2021, 5 PM - 6:30 PM • Joint Recreation Committee Meeting – August 23, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Official Plan Virtual Open House - August 25, 2021, 10 AM - 11:30 AM • Official Plan Virtual Open House - August 31, 2021, 4 PM - 5:30 PM Electronic Participation Only For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting. Additionally residents can listen to the meeting live through our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. Temporary Closure of Township Offices All Township offices and garages will be closed on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon. Job Opportunities • Competition #21-16-PS – Construction & Technical Services Technologist – Closes August 20, 2021 • Posting #21-18-PS - Labourer (3 Positions Available) – Temporary – Closes August 27, 2021. For more information, please see the full job posting and description on our website at https://www.southfrontenac.net/ careers/. Resumes and cover letters may be emailed in confidence to: hr@southfrontenac.net . Frontenac Community Arena Job Opportunities The Frontenac Community Arena invites applications for the seasonal Part Time positions of: • Arena Attendant – Closes August 23, 2021, and • Arena Canteen Sales Person – Closes September 3, 2021. For more information, visit https://www.frontenacarena.com/employment-opportunities or contact Tim Laprade at 613-374-2177, or via email at Frontenac.arena@bellnet.ca.

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Community Living Kicks Off Celebrations With The “Wheel Of Awesome”

olding an in-person event, even a small one, to mark the start of a month-long celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Community Living-North Frontenac (CLNF), is a novelty these days. About 20 people gathered, at a distance, in the parking lot outside the CLNF parking lot in Sharbot Lake on Monday (August 16) for the first spin of the Wheel of Awesome. The wheel will be travelling across Central and North Frontenac until September 10, when, CLNF Executive Director Dean Walsh hopes, a larger celebration and BBQ will be able to take place at Garrett House in Sharbot Lake. For $1, anyone can spin the wheel and each slot on the wheel corresponds to a prize, which they will receive on the spot. In addition, along with a spin, names are being collected for a grand prize spin in September, and the winner will receive all the loonies that will be collected all month. There is a $500 minimum but no maximum, and Deal Walsh is hoping that at least 1,000 spin tickets will be sold, which would result in $1,000 plus grand prize. One of the slots on the wheel says Treasure Trunk, and the lucky spinners who land there will be able to spin

again, but this time on the wheel at the Treasure Trunk, which is full of prizes from the store. Participating businesses in Central and North Frontenac, who will be hosting the wheel throughout the month of August and the first week of September, include North of Seven in Plevna, the Parham General Store, and Ram’s Esso, Mike Dean’s Local Grocery, and the Cardinal Café in Sharbot Lake. Each business will be adding special prizes to the wheel when it is at their location. The kick off for the Wheel of Awesome features an appearance by Central Frontenac Town Crier Paddy O’Connor and his assistant Jonathan Wisteard. The O-Yeah’s could be heard across Sharbot Lake. Dean Walsh thanked all of those in attendance, including CLNF staff and board members. For further information and a list of dates and locations for the wheel of awesome, go to the Community-Living North Frontenac Facebook page. ■ Photo: Executive Director of Community Living-North Frontenac Dean Walsh with Town Crier Paddy O'Connor at the Wheel of Awesome kick off event.

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