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By Jeff Green ast Friday night (August 20), fires were started at the diesel pump and in the proposed Cannabis Store at the Sunbury Family Store at Battersea Road and Moreland-Dixon Drive in Sunbury. Mike Healey, who owns the store with his partner Angie Clarke, said on Monday that it looks like the fires were started by bottles filled with gasoline that were tossed at the diesel tank and through the window into the still empty space where the cannabis store is set to open in 45 days. “When I got here (on Friday Night) the diesel pump was on fire. It is very lucky that they threw it at the diesel pump and not the gas pump which is next to it,” he said. Diesel is not as flammable as gasoline and the diesel fuel in the tank under the pump did not catch fire. The pump is now repaired. “There are 22,000 litres of gasoline in the tank. If they hit the gas pump and the fire spread through the lines to the tank, the whole village would have gone up.” The former owners of the store, Janet and Dwight Ritchie, still live in an apartment located above the convenience store (middle section) of the sprawling building, and they were unharmed by the fire. “They are pretty shaken up by it,” said Healey. The fire did send smoke into other parts of the store, causing catastrophic smoke damage to all of the clothing and footwear in the store. The Sunbury Family Store is renowned for its work shirts and pants, and rubber boots, and Healey and Clark, who purchased the business in February, had kept that clothing line going, as well as adding a full new line of clothing, Har-

ley-G's streetwear “All of the clothing is a write-off, that's over $100,000 in inventory,” Healey said, “I'm not happy.” The Harley-G clothing was intended to be one of the highlights of the grand opening festivities at the store, which are still scheduled for this Saturday, August 28th. “We will bring in some new Harley-G clothing for Saturday,” said Healey. The store did open on the weekend, but was closed on Monday for a cleanup and re-opened on Tuesday. A crew from Service Masters removed the clothing and anything else with smoke damage and taped up the damaged sections of the store on Monday afternoon. The section of the Sunbury Family Store where pizza, sandwiches and baked goods are made as well as the grocery and variety store sections did not suffer any damage. An OPP report about the fire was released on Saturday (August 21) It runs as follows: On August 20, 2021 at approximately 11:25pm, officers from the Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with South Frontenac Fire and Rescue were called to a business located on Battersea Rd., in South Frontenac Township, for a structure fire. South Frontenac Fire Rescue extinguished the fire quickly but the business sustained damage to an outer wall and a gas pump. The fire has since been deemed suspicious in nature. Frontenac OPP is continuing to investigate the circumstances involving the fire. Anyone with information regarding this fire are asked to contact the Frontenac Detachment of the OPP at 613-372-1932

or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Mike Healey has also put up a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of any person or persons related to the fire, The funds will be handled by the OPP. Community groups, including the Sunbury Lions Club, have stepped in to sup-

port the store, and a Gofundme page is reportedly being set up. Early this summer, on June 22, a suspicious fire in an apartment in the same building as the General store in Battersea was contained by South Frontenac Fire crews, causing limited damage. A Battersea resident was arrested in connection to that fire. ■

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Mould Problem Becomes More Expensive Than First Thought - North Frontenac Council By Craig Bakay orth Frontenac Council’s regular (online) meeting was a rather uneventful affair, with a couple of delegations and a rather jarring shortfall budgeted to remediate the mould issues at the Ward 2 Shop. Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule advised Council to approve a contract with Donaldson Construction for $421,400 (including non-refundable HST). Sproule said that the contract would require an additional $175,400 from the Infrastructure Sustainability Reserve Fund, which Council also approved. In his report to Council, Sproule said that although four contractors attended the mandatory site visit, they didn’t receive and tenders. “Donaldson Construction did submit a notice on the day of closing that they were interested in the work but couldn’t meet the schedule given other commitments,” Sproule said. “In accordance with the provisions of bylaw 94-16 (Policy to govern the purchasing of good and services) Section

7.2 Unresponsive or Excessive Bid, we entered into negotiations with DC to achieve an acceptable bid.” The Township was successful in obtaining funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program of $100,000. Sproule said that staff continue to work out of the shop with the attic area sealed restricting access and air quality testing in the work area has not identified any concerns. “But on a couple of occasions when the attic has been breached, we had to vacate the Shop and work elsewhere until air quality testing was completed and acceptable results demonstrated. “There are cost implication and impacts on the road maintenance operation (as) the road maintenance operation has to be temporarily relocated while the remediation work is being completed and this relocation is extremely difficult when we start winter operations.” He said there are also two propane tube

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in there now plus seasonals and this is a critical issue for them, Logan said. heaters that are out of service until the reShe said Bon Echo Park not allowing vemediation is completed. hicular traffic will restrict owners accessing “Public work staff have an ongoing inter- their properties during spring and fall. est in the status of this project,” he said. “We agree with the Park’s objectives of There will be ongoing additional costs (eg preserving the area (but) legal guidance engineering fees) the longer we spend re- indicates that the property owners’ right of tendering and/or delivering this project.” way to the easement should be guaranShabomeka Lake Dam teed. It has been in continuous use for this Laura Logan and Brad Pound of the purpose for over 50 years.” Shabomeka Lake Association appeared She said they are open to options includas a delegation requesting Council’s help ing allowing owners to sign for keys to a regarding Shabomeka Lake Dam Access gate (keys that would also be available to concerns. MVCA, hydro and emergency agencies). “There are seven permanent residences “We are asking the Township to advise the MVCA to not sign an agreement with the Park on PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY the placement of barriers until there is a satisfactory resolution,” she said. Sarah

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By Jeff Green o one wants to say it, but the Delta No one wants to say it, but the delta variant has shown some vaccine resistance, and that is why governments and public health officials, alike, are wringing their hands about the peo-ple who are choosing to refuse a vaccination. Two months ago this week, during a zoom media briefing, just after he had taken on the in-terim role as Medical Officer of Health for Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington, Dr, Hugh Guan was asked what percentage of the eligible population needs to be vaccinated to prevent a 4th wave of COVID in the region. He said that question was still being debated, but 85-90% of those over 12 with at least one dose and 80-85% with two doses was the number that was being bandied about. Since then, the Frontenac News has been covering the progress in this region, towards those goals, and we have seen how elusive they have become. Two things are now clear. No matter how hard the Kingston Frontenac Public Health (KFLAPH), and its partners, and the local paramedics and family docs work at it, the ceiling in our region, seems to be 85% first dose and 80% fully vaccinated.

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of hospitalisation, pretty effectively, but does not eliminate it. So, the 4th wave is upon us, our vaccination program has stalled, schools are opening in two weeks, the delta variant is able, not often but sometimes, to “breakthrough” the vaccine, and 'winter is coming'. The debate that is now raging over vaccine mandates is considerably different from the de-bate over mandatory masking, because a vaccine is a substance that is injected into our bod-ies and a mask is removable.. Information about the risks that are involved has been made available, according to Canada health protocols. People must have the right to refuse a vaccination, we can’t force people to take injections if they don’t want them. However, given that those who are not vaccinated now represent a risk to others, it is rea-sonable to take steps to protect those who have been vaccinated from exposure to those who haven't. Not allowing unvaccinated people into an NHL hockey game or a pop concert without a re-cent negative COVID test seems reasonable. Hockey games and concerts cost money to at-tend, so they are already restricted to people who can afford a ticket anyway. Access to school, work, and necessary services are a different matter, however. In those cases, it’s all about the work environment. If a teacher in an elementary school is unvaccinated by choice, and is teaching children who are not eligible for a vaccine, that teacher poses an extra risk to the children, and the families of those children as well. Mitigating risks to students is a core responsibility for teachers, so it is reasonable to expect teachers to take steps to ensure they do not pose those risks. It is incumbent on an unvaccinated teacher to come up with an alternative to vaccination, and on their employers to provide the teacher with as many options as possible. This could mean

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• For those of you who ordered fish & chips for the Denbigh Griffith Lions take out Fish Fry, tomorrow, Friday, August 27th, is your day! Pick up at 4:30pm. Enjoy! • The September Denbigh Food Bank dates are Tuesday the 14th and Tuesday the 28th. Pick up time is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre. COVID rules in place. Contact Gail at 613 333 2224 in advance. • As much as the heat has been, well, hot, the hues of the sunsets have been stunning.

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• The Golden Links Hall Board would like to announce that there will be no Turkey Dinner in September. • OCTOBER PIE SALE – Harrowsmith Rebekahs are once again selling home made frozen 9” pies at $12.00 each. These pies must be ordered by October 1st and they can be picked up at Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on October 8th between 9:00am and 12. To order your pies, call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

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• Your old reporter is sending a big howdy from Manitoulin Island, where I’m visiting, and surviving the heat wave! Spouse “paid to stay home” and is keeping it all going fantastically. Swimming, visiting, social distancing, and even attending a reunion of my 100 year old school is happening. It’s truly a hoot and a holler, but I miss spouse, Allan! My school reunion is quite a marvel in that the building was scheduled for demolition, but a dedicated group and corporate sponsors “fought city hall” and it’s now going to become a cultural and heritage centre - Wow! Double wow! The whole experience doubly affirmed that I don’t want to get involved in municipal politics and spouse is in unanimous agreement. We surely appreciate our leaders and councillors - that’s for surely sure and then some!!

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• Sundance Artisan Show in Maberly September 4, 5, 6 – Free admission and parking at this outdoor event located at 21980 Highway 7, Maberly. 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. 10am to 3pm on Monday. Peppered across two acres of forest, field, and riverfront will be a large group of artisans specializing in various art forms: pottery, wood, sheet metal, stained glass, artisanal soaps, fibre art, jewelry, clothing, and blown glass, to name a few. The artists have been working hard over the year, and are ready to present to you their wonderful creations. Don’t forget your mask. Further details can be found on the website: www.sundancestudio.ca. The organizers could use some help setting up, and during the show. If you have time to spare and would like to help out, please send an email to Tess at sundanceartisanshow@ gmail.com. • Line dancing is back at the ABC Hall on September 10 from 10 to 11am. All precautions will be taken to keep everyone safe. The smaller groups of participants will be asked for proof of vaccination and will dance at least one meter from each other. The session will run for 8 weeks at a cost of $40, every Friday. If you would like to join, please contact Rhonda Aisbitt (613.885.8543) or rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca. • From the August 31, 1944 edition of the Perth Courier – The Pentecostal Parsonage, 37 Thomas Street, Kingston was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, August 10 at 11:30 am when Pastor W. B. Greenwood united in marriage Helen Bernice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Buchanan of Sharbot Lake, and Robert Borden Greer, son of Mrs. W. C. Greer and the late Mr. Greer of Maberly. After the ceremony the young couple left by train for Toronto and Niagara Falls. On their return the couple will reside in Kingston.

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• The outside of the Community Centre looks so much better now. A group of 8 community members came to rake gravel back onto the parking lot, weed the gazebo gardens, scrub the walls of the entry (a big job), gather a small amount of garbage and sand the rails and bench in preparation for painting. Painting will happen at a later date, when it is cooler. Thanks to Amanda, Cole, Ryder, Paige, Janice, Linda, Katie and Marily. • We hope everyone is able to keep cool during this heat wave. Looks like the heat will not break until the end of the week. We could really use some rain, too. Both Palmerston Lake beaches are a good place to cool off. • The Essential Services Fair was held on Saturday at the Barrie Hall. Many organizations were present with excellent information available. Our North Frontenac Fire Department sponsored Sparky the Safety Dog and brought the Fire Prevention trailer. Ten NFFD members were available for questions.

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• Welcome back from vacation, Rev. Peter, and thank you for submitting the podcasts for us during your time away from the 'office'. Perth Road United will continue to have podcasts only, up to and including Sunday, September 5th. We will return to in-person services on Sunday, September 12th, and will discontinue our podcasts. At present, we are remaining in Stage 3. Our in-person services will be limited to 25 people in the church. All COVID restrictions/protocols remain in place. For the podcast, please tune in from home at 10:00am Sundays on the Perth Road United Church website at www.pruc. • BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week. • 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. • Leland Helping Hand would like to thank all who contributed to the success of their Bake and Yard Sale. Proceeds will go to their work in the community.

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• Did you know you can reserve a personal MIFI at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library? As long as you are in sight of a cell tower, it runs impressively well! If you are a person that has poor internet or no internet at all, you may be interested in giving this a try! There is one MIFI available for book at every library branch. The Plevna and Cloyne Branches each have one available to reserve, all you need is a library card to make your reservation! I hope this news helps some people out!!

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• Hope everyone is managing okay during our recent sauna. Mother Nature sure loves giving us one heck of amount of humidity. The lake has been a popular spot, for sure, as well as local stores with ice cream. Keep cool, everyone. • It’s go time! Registration for the Frontenac Fury 2021-2022 season is now open.

We will offer teams at the U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee), U15 (Bantam) and U18 (Midget) levels. We 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 OWHA guidelines. We will share a start date and ice times as soon as possible. Staggered payments are available. Visit our website for more information and the online registration link http://frontenacfury.ca.

• After seeing all of the wonderful reviews on Facebook, I just had to stop last week and try out the soft opening menu at The Red Barn Zone in Meyers Cave. It's conveniently located on Hwy 506, right at the Meyers Cave Turnoff. Nawar and Chris were super friendly and their taco salad was so much fun, served up in an edible taco bowl! I even enjoyed an ice cream treat in a little red bowl shaped like a baseball cap! I topped my taco bowl and ice cream with a 12-inch delicious pizza for my family! I can’t wait for my next visit! • If you want to complete your summer in North Frontenac, don’t forget to include a visit to the Twin Oaks Lodge in Fernleigh! They offer a delicious meal choice every night at 6pm in their dining room with a spectacular view of Kash Lake! My family enjoyed their delicious Sunday night fried chicken meal last week! If you are interested in calling for a reservation, you can call Carla at (613) 479-2216. Now that I have enjoyed their chicken meal, I can’t wait to try one of their other evenings! For your info: Monday is lasagna, Tuesday is roast pork, Wednesday is turkey, Thursday is beef stew, Friday is pork chops and Saturday is ham! • It’s official: the North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve has their own observatory! It sounds like the ribbon cutting ceremony was a great success this month! They want to thank everybody that came out to their event! The community is the reason they keep improving on their great venue! Their next planned event is Sept 4 and 5, on labour day weekend. The theme will be Autumn Constellations! • The North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour is certainly one of the big events to enjoy here in North Frontenac in September! On the 25th and 26th of next month, you will be able to travel around our lovely area and enjoy the talent of our local artists. Have you had the good luck of visiting with the very talented Jim Craig yet? If you stop at Shamrock Bakery in Plevna, across from the liquor store, you can see some of his creative treasures! He has been making jewelry for over 50 years. His work is done with gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones. He also can help you with repairs and re-purposing and welcomes the opportunity to take on any custom creations! • The Community Member Fishing Pro of this week is full-time retired resident on Mississagagon Lake; Ernie Lansing! In June, Ernie was lucky enough to catch 2 bass on the same lure! He said that it was a first for him! I would have been beside myself with excitement. Congratulations, Ernie!! • This year, Community Living-North Frontenac is celebrating 45 years of “Empowering people with an intellectual disability and their families… One person at a time.” It all started in a small rural Mountain Grove schoolhouse, when a group of parents and concerned citizens decided on a way to help their community children get an education and strive for society acceptance and inclusion. They formed a local association that worked and on August 30, 1976 they received their letter of patent as the North Frontenac Association for the Mentally Handicapped, which later in 1991 was updated to Community Living-North Frontenac! To celebrate their 45 years of success, they are sending representatives to various businesses throughout North and

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• Fantasy in the forest is happening and they are looking to hire three individuals to help us with guiding cars in our parking area for our art show Sept 4th and 5th. Hours would be 9 to 4. If you are interested and want more information, please send and email to brickjamie@aol.com be sure to mark it down on your calendar to attend. • Wow! In a word, our community is beyond amazing. Karter and Cooper’s backpack campaign is an epic success. Hope all the families who benefit from these realize just how amazing our community is, in times of need. Time to buckle down and get back to school, kids. Your teachers have missed seeing you in person, I’m sure. Enjoy the last week of summer vacation and get ready to go back to school. • Just a shout out: the Food Bank could use men and women’s deodorant, shampoo, conditioner and I’m sure other personal hygiene items, as well, and canned vegetables. • If you can help, donations can be dropped off on the deck outside the Food Bank on weekdays between 8:30am– 4:30pm. Also, a donation bin is at Trousdale’s Foodland, right by the Pepsi cooler at the exit.

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• The 15th Annual Garlic Farmer's Market will be held 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 holding its last drivein movie for the summer this FRIDAY. On August 27, they will be showing "I Still Believe". • 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 radishes, crabapples, dill, basil, parsley, chives, sage, lavender, cucumbers, green peppers, 5 kinds of tomatoes, green, red and white onions, carrots, beets, garlic, acorn squash, plus 12 vendors with homemade crafts including quilts and pillowcases. All items are gift wrapped ready for giving..

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youth. All are welcome. Coffee hour will resume on Thursdays. You are invited to bring your mug and a lawn chair and join in to the conversation. • Judith Versaval’s Gallery on the Bay will close after September 7. Drop by, do some early Christmas shopping and say so long to Judy. Although she deserves to a well-earned retirement, the news is certainly sad. • St. Lawrence College, Sharbot Lake, is offering a FREE, ONLINE Food Service Worker course. For more information, please contact the college by phone at 613-545-3949 x 3 or by email at essl@sl.on.ca. • Community Support Services is hosting a series of Health and Wellness Education sessions starting in September. The September 15 session features Megan Conboy discussing on help available and how to access that help. For information on all of the sessions, please contact Catherine Tysick at 613-279-3151. • Connections Adult Learning has added another free “Little Library”, this time in Northbrook. This library was installed at the front of the Lion’s Hall. Help yourself to a book or leave one for others. Happy reading! • People speak their minds because it hurts to bite your tongue.

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• Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the fire at the Sunbury Family Store that happened Friday night. Despite the fire, they are open and ready to serve our community. Please consider stopping by to support them after such a horrible event. There is also a GoFundMe set up; see their Facebook page @sunburygeneralstore for more info (you do not need Facebook to see the info). • I got this note from Marlene B regarding the fire: Marlene went this weekend to get their weed wacker fixed and met the new owners of the shop and the store. All involved are devastated, they were working hard to plan for the grand opening this weekend. They are offering $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for igniting the fire at Sunbury Family Store on Friday, August 20, 2021 between 11:15pm and 11:45pm. Please contact Tim Jackson South Frontenac OPP 613 372 1932. • Don’t forget about the food drive in support of the Battersea United Church’s food bank. Bring your items to the Storrington Lion’s Hall on August 27th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. If you cannot make the food drive, you can also e-transfer the church at batterseaunited@outlook.com. Contact the church if you are in need of food at 613-353-6609. • The Battersea Pumpkin Festival planning committee is meeting on Wednesday, September 1st at 7:00pm at the Battersea United Church Hall. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to amandapantrey@outlook.com. We would love to have some new folks join the committee. We generally meet about three times a year and have various tasks that need doing leading up to the festival and, of course, on the big day. It is a great committee and a wonderful way to get involved and give back to our community. • Watersheds Canada is hosting a free webinar on how to naturalize your shoreline to better the health of our lakes. The webinar is on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:00pm. Register at www.watersheds.ca/webinar2 • Starting in August, the South Frontenac Museum is excited to welcome visitors once again to the historical one-

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August 26, 2021

Scott Reid Seeks Eighth Term as MP

by Jeff Green o when travel restrictions were lifted in July, he did the same thing that many Ontarians have done this summer, decided to visit Nova Scotia for an early August vacation in the Annapolis Valley. It was a first ever visit for the Reid family, and it ended up being cut short, for Scott at least. After the election was called on August 15, he quickly returned to his office to launch is 8th election campaign. In his first election, back in 2000, he was one of only two Canadian Alliance Party candidates in ridings east of the Alberta border to be elected, when he defeated Liberal MP Ian Murray. The riding that he represented during that first term was Lanark Carleton. Four years later, he ran as a candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada, after the Alliance Party and the Progressive Conservative Party merged. The Lanark Carleton riding was split in two, and as a Lanark resident (he lived in Carleton Place at the time), Reid ran in the new riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington. In a battle between two sitting MPs, Reid defeated Liberal MP Larry McCormick in the 2004 election. He held that riding for three more elections (in 2006, 2008, and 2011) each timing increasing his share of the vote. In the 2011 election, he received 57.7% of the vote, and beat the second-place candidate, Liberal Dave Remington, by 30 percentage points and 20,000 votes. In the 2015 election, after riding redistribution created the new Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding that brought all of Lanark County into one riding which also includes rural Kingston, Scott Reid saw his share of the vote drop by over 10% but still won the election with 47.9% of vote and a 9,000 vote margin over the second place candidate, Liberal Phil Archambault. And in 2019, his vote percentage ticked up a little, to 48.1%, but in that election his margin of victory over the second place Liberal, Kayley Kennedy, went up to almost 15,000 votes. Before entering electoral politics, he worked as a researcher and journalist for 10 years, and before that he worked in his family's business, Giant Tiger, for 5 years in the 1980s. He sits on the Board of Directors of Giant Tiger to this day. He said that, even after 20 years, he continues to be motivated to the role of Member of Parliament.

“I feel that in this last Parliament I had a more of a meaningful impact than in any previous parliament,” he said, in a phone interview last Friday (August 20). At the very beginning of COVID, the Liberal government put forward legislation granting unprecedented powers, without having to report directly to parliament. “They had all party agreement and needed the unanimous consent of the house to proceed. I thought, I still do think, that granting powers like that should be debated in the house, so I denied that consent. My own party tried to tell me to stay away, but a member of parliament cannot be ordered to stay away from the house by a party, so I went. That had a real impact.” During the previous term of parliament, also in opposition, Reid co-chaired the committee looking at electoral reform. “We did a lot of good work on proportional representation, but the Liberal Party were only interested in the preferential ballot, which favoured them as a centrist party. Whether my party has been in government or in opposition, there is always something I am able to accomplish in Parliament” At the beginning of the 2019 election, Reid posted a video on his Facebook feed which featured the Progressive Conservative MPP Randy Hillier putting up a Scott Reid sign on the lawn of former North Frontenac Council member Jim Beam, at Beam's home in Almonte. There will be no similar events in 2021, although Hillier and Reid still share a Constituency office in Perth. “For one thing, I think Randy is supporting the People's Party, which of course I don't agree with because I am running against them as a Conservative Party candidate. “I do agree with Randy about Lockdowns, which I don't think were very effective or compliant with the constitution, but on masking and vaccines I take the opposite view. I took the vaccine as soon as I was able to. And I was the first politician in Parliament to wear a mask. In fact, I was able to source 500 masks from my connections at Giant Tiger and I brought them to the house in March of 2020. None of the MPs would put one on at that time, but they

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aturday was a busy day down at the beach in Sharbot Lake. There was a memorial service, a baby shower, a birthday party and, the Sharbot Lake 39er’s held a corn roast. “Our membership is getting down so we thought we’d do this to see if we could get some new members,” said club secretary Dorothy Fraser. “We didn’t know about the memorial going on.” The 39er’s are a seniors group which is part of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario Inc. along with Parham, Mountain Grove, McDonalds Corners, Arden and Bolingbroke in the local group. They organize a number of activities and outing for seniors and they’re planning their 58th anniversary in May of 2022. Why are they called the 39er’s? Nobody seems to know but if you’d like to join them (they meet on the second Tuesday of the month at the North Frontenac Telephone building), you can do so by calling Mary Ferguson at 613-279-2719 or emailing Dorothy Fraser at dotdotfraser@gmail.com.

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Photo: Ellen Fraser (not a member but Dorothy’s daughter) helps out by serving up corn on the cob cooked up by Lion Dave Hansen and iced tea. There was also a display from Rural Frontenac Community Services and the Sharbot Lake Lions raffling off a quilt. Photo/Craig Bakay.

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Open Farms Comes Together For In-Person Event by Jeff Green hen the second Open Farms even took place at 10 farms in South Frontenac and Rural Kingston in 2019, it seemed like the event had found a formula. As many as 1300 people visited at some of the locations. It had quickly become a great outreach event for small scale, alternative agriculture in the region and a sales opportunity for the farmers. In 2020 that all changed, and Open Farms went virtual, just like everything else did as COVID. A series of panels, on Zoom, took place over a 3 week period, including a major component targeted at local students, In 2021, however, virtual zoom events seem 'so 2020' but a return to the preCOVID gatherings is not in the cards either, so Open Farms has pivoted again, this time to a farm and market-based event centred around Centennial Park in Harrowsmith. Alison Vandevelde, Community Development Officer in the Frontenac County Economic Development department, has been the key organiser of Open Farms since the start. “It's a lot different now, not only because of the need to keep changing our plans because of new protocols, but because of the partnerships that have developed,” she said. Open Farms is not just a Frontenac County event anymore. South Frontenac has always been at the centre of the events during Open Farms, but now the

township is involved as a partner, as is Tourism Kingston. The farm component of Open Farms includes 3 diverse farms this year, both in location and the kinds of experiences they offer. Fat Chance Farmstead on Road 38 is located at the Kingston/South Frontenac boundary. They are a strawberry and vegetable farm, offering weekly food boxes, farm gate sales and u-pick strawberries (when possible) in late June. (Open Saturday, Sept. 11 – pay what you can admission fee/deposit on purchases) Loughborough Orchards, located north of Inverary, is a heritage apple orchard that has been restored and modernised. A dozen Heritage varieties of apples are available, as is fresh cider, and other farm products, all on a unique property. (Open Sunday September 12, free admission) And up in Arden, the Fireweed Learning Community and Forest Farm, which is new to the region and to Open Farms, after re-locating from the London area. (Open Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12.) Pre-registration is necessary to visit the farms, and to make sure that protocols can be managed. Registration will be available very soon at Openfarms.ca. Farmer's markets are playing a major role at Open Farms this year. The Kingston Farmers Market on Saturday and the Memorial Centre Market on Sunday are

Open Farms 2019 - Apples - Photo by Suzy Lamont

both participating, as is the Wolfe Island Commons Market on Saturday. And the hub of Open Farms will be the enhanced Frontenac Farmer's Market at Centennial Park, which will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10-4. Some of the farms who participated in Open Farms in 2-18 and 2019, including Maple Ridge Farm (Sydenham) and Sonset Farm (Inverary) will have information and sales booths at the market this year. Gilmour's food Truck and the Harrowsmith Brewing Company will be on hand as well. And there will be live music throughout the weekend, including performances by: Chris Murphy (Inverary), the King of Swingers (Westport) and Teilhard Frost (Wolfe Island) on Saturday – The Good Night Irenes (Jon Mclurg, Chris Morris, and Al Duquette) and the country stalwarts Jeff Code and the Silver Wings on Sunday. Two restaurants, Aquaterra (in the Delta Hotel in Kingston) and the Hotel on Wolfe Island, will be offering farm to

table menus featuring local ingredients on the weekend as well. The Verona Free Methodist Church is bringing back their popular summer Drive-In on Saturday night with a free screening of the movie 'Babe' And finally, the South Frontenac Museum will be open both days, with an exhibit focussing on the rich agricultural history of South Frontenac. Details have changed continual in the planning stages of Open Farms 2021 and they could change again. Check Openfarms.ca for all things Open Farms. Other than the farm visits, no pre-registration is required for any of the other events. Aside from COVID distancing, anyone can jump in their car, or hop on their bike, and come to enjoy food and music and local colour, just like in the carefree pre COVID days. ■

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LAMBERT, Clara Ann (nee VanKoughnett)

1936 – 2021 Daughter of Anna May & Oscar Va n K o u g h n e t t . Beloved mother to Kathy Dowker (Wendell), Mark (Cindy), John, Mike & Kim. Cherished Nan to Emily, Leeman, Suzie Rampling (Steve), Casey Gibson (Robert), Brennan Lambert (Carly), Lindsay Lambert, Kayleen, Eric, Mark Lambert, Jessie Lambert, Ian & Philip Laroque. Mom was the very proud Nana (great-grandmother) to Tabatha, Leslie, Samantha Leeman, Ariki & Mahana Rampling, Gordon, Elaine, Rachel Gibson. She would talk about them to anyone who would listen, whether you wanted to hear about them or not. Mom had a very special relationship with her sister Debra Cadue. Clara was predeceased by her sisters Maedean Pennock & Connie Mitchell, her brother-in-laws Larry Mitchell & James Cadue. She will be missed dearly by her many nieces and nephews, greatnieces & nephews. Clara had many jobs in her life time. Many years at the Kingston Family Y (35+ yrs) and the United Way Kingston. Our family would like to thank the ROYAL PLACE RETIREMENT HOME. Their medical care givers, staff & management for taking us in and making Mom & her family feel that we were home. Thank you to the care givers at St. Elizabeth for your care when she was at home and at the Royale. Thank you to everyone on Connell 10 and Jennifer Aronsen. Thank you to Drs. Kain, Bagg & Tam and the rest of the palliative care team. Thank you to Dr. Hammad and your team at the Cancer Clinic. Cremation has taken place and as per Mom's request she will be laid to rest beside her beloved "Keith Clarke". Arrangements entrusted to the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy). Family will gather for a private Graveside Service at Harrowsmith Cemetery on Saturday, August 28th, 2021. If so desired, donations to the Kingston Family Y, United Way Kingston or UHKF -Cancer Centre, would be greatly appreciated. Sharing online condolences available at www.gftompkinscentral.ca.

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New Storrington Firehall in the Works South Frontenac Council by Wilma Kenny

outh Frontenac is planning to construct a new Storrington firehall to replace the existing one, and the currently unused #9 hall. The proposed location is on Battersea Road just north of the Sandhill Cemetery on property currently zoned as ‘Quarry’, and abuts a licensed pit and quarry being worked by G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction. (Two other quarries are in the near vicinity.) In order for the firehall to be constructed, approximately 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) will need to be rezoned Community Facility (CF). Planner Christine Woods’ report lists two main policy themes that apply to the proposed rezoning: (1) sustaining communities by providing necessary public service facilities (e.g. fire hall), and (2) protecting mineral aggregate resources for long-term use. In other words, it is the Township’s responsibility to “protect aggregate material from sterilization through the establishment of not compatible land uses.” In a letter delivered on the date of this meeting, Tackaberry’s state that they feel that current quarry operations and the proposed rezoning and fire hall construction are compatible, provided that the Township issue a letter signed by the CAO and the Director of Development Services acknowledging Tackaberry’s operations and ensuring they will not be adversely impacted by the establishment of the fire hall in the future; ie, that no permanent offices or staff will be located at the site, and no programming or community events will be held at the location during quarry operation hours. They also ask that the Township recognize their forthcoming application to increase the extraction area of the nearby Gilbert Quarry through a major amendment

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NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 13 ISLAND LAKE DAM

Quinte Conservation Authority is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Reconstruction of 13 Island Lake Dam, located on Hamilton Lane, approximately 170m northwest of Desert Lake Road, in the Township of South Frontenac. The project is a priority for the Authority due to the deteriorated condition of the steel culverts and sinkholes previously noted in the road over the culverts. The project is being initiated in accordance with the latest edition of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Manual issued by the Municipal Engineers Association. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process applies to municipal infrastructure projects including road and bridge works. This project is being planned as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking. Public and agency consultation are important components of the Environmental Assessment process. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals and available funding, the Authority intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this reconstruction project. If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals: ENGINEER AUTHORITY Chris Bent, P.Eng Project Manager Jewell Engineering Inc., 1 – 71 Millennium Parkway Belleville, ON K8N 4Z5 Telephone: (613) 969-1111 Email: chris@jewelleng.ca

Mike Smith Water Control Structures Technologist Quinte Conservation RR #2, 2061 Old Highway #2 Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2 Telephone (613) 968-3434, ext. 125 Email: msmith@quinteconservation.ca

This Notice issued August 26, 2021

NOTICE under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

Full Written Warranty Payment Plan - No Interest

Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http:// cps.canada.ca/) under the NPP File Number 2021-404768 a description of the following work, its site and plans: • Shabomeka Lake Dam Rehabilitation

Call Terry Thake 613-353-2460

located in Semicircle Creek at the outlet of Shabomeka Lake at the Shabomeka Lake Dam (at approximately 44° 53' 2.61” N x 77° 8' 55.75”), in front of lot number Lot 23, Concession 12, Village of Cloyne, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac, in the Province of Ontario.

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“I MAKE HOUSE CALLS” doristhake@xplornet.ca

Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to: Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada 100 S Front St, 1st Floor, Sarnia ON, N7T 2M4 Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it. However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent. Posted at North Frontenac, Ontario this 26th day of August, 2021.

Sally McIntyre – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

August 26, 2021

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

SERVICES

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Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

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

NEW APPLIANCES

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Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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AUTOMOTIVE

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; 613-8858644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

FLEA MARKET

TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET. 6107 Hwy. 506 and Ardoch Road. Come see us, and stay safe. 613-479-0341

FOR HIRE

BACKHOE SERVICES, Ompah Area, call 613572-0449, ask for Albert.

FOR SALE

18 RAM 1500 boss plow & western sander, includes snow plow contracts north of verona to sharbot lake. Serious inquiries only. 613-9296944 Leave msg. 50k firm. Great investment for new business or to grow existing

FOR SALE

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 613-5720449, ask for Albert. CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613539-9073. 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 JOHNSON OUTBOARD Motor 9.9. Motor currently running. Can be tuned up or used for parts. Approximately 1970. Call 613-862-4817 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HALL RENTAL

SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-3720917. VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www. veronalions.ca

HELP WANTED

Looking for weekly cleaner for cottage in Plevna. Good rates. Please contact 437 987 4244.

JUNK REMOVAL

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

Office Administrative Assistant Connections Adult Learning (CAL) is seeking a someone to provide support to CAL staff and clients, at both our Sharbot Lake and Northbrook offices, to ensure efficient operation and delivery of CAL’s programs. Proven Key Skills and Competencies • Organization and planning • Work management, multitasking and prioritizing • Excellent verbal and written communication • Attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem solving ability • Flexibility • Reliability • Confidentiality • Valid G license & reliable transportation Education and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent experience • Related College Certificate or Diploma preferred • Previous customer service experience an asset • Knowledge of office procedures and equipment • Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Applications and data entry • Knowledge of Android and/or iOS • Internet research skills • Social media knowledge For more details about the position, please visit www.connectionsadultlearning.ca\ hiring Apply to Joyce Bigelow, Executive Director at jbigelow@ncalc.ca by noon on September 13, 2021.

AJ TREE SERVICE & CONTRACTING

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 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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WANTED TO RENT

WE ARE a family of 3 looking for affordable 2 bedroom house or apartment in or around Sharbot Lake, Parham, Tichborne, Mountain Grove areas 613-770-3380

We’re hiring a part-time Youth Program Assistant 19 hours per week Rate of pay: $17.50 Responsibilities: to assist with planning and implementation of our Kids Club program. High school diploma, full G driver’s license, CPR and First Aid required. Visit www.rfcs.ca for the job description or email sarahm@rfcs.ca

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Brian Larmon, TW patching and McNichols Const. Ltd. Open Farms 2021: Sale and Service of Alcohol Council approved the sale and service of alcoholic beverages at Centennial Park in Harrowsmith from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on September 11th & 12th, 2021, subject to a suitable agreement being entered into with Harrowsmith Brewing Company. This will be for a small trial ‘beer garden’. Administrative Monetary Penalties (ie: Enforceable Fines) Council has directed staff to improve the enforcement of municipal by-laws as one of their Strategic Plan initiatives. A significant portion of the Clerk’s time is taken up with by-law enforcement from the initial receipt of complaints, directing complaints to the appropriate departments, processing orders to comply, and working with Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement to track and achieve compliance. Currently, enforcement of bylaws by way of fines or other prosecution can only be performed under the Provincial Offences Act which limits the amount that can be set for fines, and involves such a lengthy and costly process for appeals and prosecutions that the Township often does not fully enforce many infractions and/or the fines provide an insufficient deterrent. Fines are too often seen as ‘the price of doing business.’ Administrative Monetary Penalties is a recommended alternative mechanism for enforcement which has been gaining popularity with municipalities. For example, the current “trailer” by-law has an associated fine of $300.00 for non-compliance that would have to be processed through Provincial Court. If the AMP By-law is passed, a schedule could be attached that would fine the property owner $500.00 initially plus an additional per day charge for each day the illegal trailer has not been removed, with the initial fine and associated penalties being added to the tax roll if not paid by the date specified. Although use of AMPS may initially result in higher penalty revenues it is expected to promote greater compliance and act as a deterrent to recurring infractions. Court costs would be substantially reduced for both appellants and the Township. “Good!’ said Ruttan; “We’re finally taking ownership!” ■

Township of Central Frontenac Notice of Special Council Meeting

Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 11, Registered Plan 1232, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 11 on Registered Plan 13R-5670 (Big Gull Lake); All Those Parts of the Road Allowance in front of Lot 7, Concession 12, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 1 and 2 on Registered Plan 13R22481 (Shawenegog Lake); The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on September 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 17th day of August, 2021 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

Concerning the Township of Central Frontenac Draft Official Plan Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac is holding a special council meeting on August 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. The purpose of this meeting is to review and approve technical modifications to the new Official Plan prior to approval by the County of Frontenac. These technical amendments incorporate previously approved amendments to the 2008 Official Plan to bring them forward into the new Plan. The revised Plan and map are available on our website or by contacting the Deputy Clerk during regular office hours. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by August 27, 2021 on the Township website (www.centralfrontenac.com). The link to register to attend the meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_KsOtzEwVQgyuVCDG2tHGQ. The meeting will also be livestreamed on Youtube. Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 20th day of August, 2021. Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 x 237 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com

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Thu Aug 26

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.

Friday August 27

DENBIGH - TAKE - OUT FISH FRY 4:30pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. For those of you who ordered fish & chips for the Denbigh Griffith Lions take out Fish Fry, tomorrow, Friday, August 27th, is your day! Pick up at 4:30pm. INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 1pm-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall. 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!

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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 KALADAR - SUMMER MARKET 10am-4pm Joje Cafe. Cafe delights, local vendor sale, outdoors. All invited NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Come out and enjoy what local vendors and artisans have to offer. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK DISPLAY 1am-3pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Fun for the whole family SYDENHAM - A NIGHT OF COUNTRY AND GOSPEL MUSIC 7pm. Sydenham Holiness Church. Featuring Charlie King, Don Edmunds, Frank Daw, Linda King, and Mark Alton. Free - COVID protocols in place VERONA - MINI LOCAL VENDOR VILLAGE 9am-2pm. 4309 Maple Drive. Crafts and Veggies, 12 plus vendors, new vendors each week. COVID protocols in place

Sunday August 29

HISTORY OF THE RIDEAU CANAL WITH HUNTER MCGILL 1pm-

3pm. 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. SHARBOT LAKE - BAKE SALE for the famliy of Jim Kelly 10am-3pm, Oliver Scott Memorial Park

Wednesday September 1

BATTERSEA - PLANNING MEETING FOR PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 7pm. Battersea United Church. If you would like to join us, please RSVP to amandapantrey@outlook.com. We would love to have some new folks join the committee. It is a great committee and a wonderful way to get involved and give back to our community.

Friday September 3

NORTHBROOK - ANNUAL YARD SALE 10am-4pm. Land O’ Lakes Community Services. Al proceeds to Christmas Hamper program

Sat Sep 4 – Sun Sep 5

PERTH ROAD - FANTASY IN THE FOREST 9am-4pm. Draper Lake. The Fantasy is back. For information, contact brickjamie@aol.com be sure to mark it down on your calendar to attend.

Saturday September 4

VERONA - GARLIC FESTIVAL 9am-2pm. Verona Lions Hall. All things garlic. Verona Lions canteen will be open with Egg McLions and

One Month Left to Complete Cataraqui Trail Quest

he Cat Trail Quest has one month to go! This fundraising Quest is part scavenger hunt, part mystery. Get on your bike or take a hike on the Cat Trail to find clues. The Quest has three challenge levels, so it can be fun for the whole family! Passports provided after registration give guidance on how to start the Quest. The Cat Trail Quest started on June 1 and the first person to complete the quest was an adult who did it all in the first day! Quest clues are within three km of a parking area (most are a little closer – if you are hiking, take an extra snack for the clue between Harrowsmith and Sydenham!) to make it easy for the hikers. Natasha Klink and Keval Shah live in Ottawa and are working on the Quest with Natasha’s parents who live in Kingston. They are escape room enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors. The four of them have hiked to two of the clue locations together, then they split up to find other clues. With their combined knowledge, they will be able to put their heads together to solve the Quest. Alex, a pre-reader, provided the driving force in his family to go out and complete the challenges by bike. His favourite part was searching for the hidden clues on the trail and

loved it when he found them before his parents! His parents found the Quest fun as well because they explored parts of the trail that they have not been to before. They look forward to doing questing again next year! Emile and Yvette are working completing the Quest together. Their mother, Justine Lord, commented “We've really enjoyed the Quest so far, especially the opportunities to see different parts of the trail. We have a beautiful section of the trail behind our house in Harrowsmith but have never ventured further east then Sydenham or west from Yarker. The best part of this experience has been seeing the interesting features of the trail: the stream under the bridge in Smiths Falls, the river in Yarker, Chaffey's Locks, and lots of wildlife. Our girls are really loving the different animal clues, along with their colours and favourite foods.” There is still time to participate in the Cat Trail Quest.

Register at cataraquiconservation.ca/pages/cat-trailquest to download a passport and information. Follow the guidance in the passport, look for clues, complete the activities, then go back to the website, click on the ‘complete Quest’ button, and answer the question correctly to complete the Quest. Prizes can be picked up at on Cataraqui Trail Day, Saturday, September 25. This day will feature a Ghost Train Bike Ride from Strathcona to Harrowsmith, where participants will get a Ticket to Ride listing the stations along the Trail. At the stations, participants can learn about the history of the trail when it carried trains, and maybe even meet a conductor. Contact cattrail.fun@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer to help out on September 25.

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Program, helping families in our community. If you would like to donate items for the sale, that would be very much appreciated. Please, no large items or electronics at this time. Can’t wait to see you all there! • Mark your calendars for September 25 & 26 for the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour! • The AGM for Land O'Lakes Community Services will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Hunters Creek Golf & Country Club in Cloyne from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Pizza will be supplied; come stay and play! • The Land O’Lakes Community Services INC. is looking for board members. No experience is necessary. They are looking for people with diverse skills and backgrounds including critical thinking, problem solving, organization, vision, graphic design, grant writing, fundraising, outreach, accounting, legal, medical, and construction. If you are interested in joining this organization which serves individuals and families by offering supportive community services and operating the 64-bed Pine Meadow Nursing Home, please call 613-3368934. • Hunter’s Creek Golf Course is holding their Hunter’s Creek Fall Fling on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This is a disc golf singles tournament. Please register on-line hunterscreekgolf.com. • Bingo is back in Northbrook! Starting August 26, 2021, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes will once again host bingo in the Community Hall. The doors open at 6:00pm with games starting at 7:00pm. There is a maximum of 50 players. Masks must be worn when moving around and standard COVID protocols will be in place.

• exhibits of everything from farming tools to tea sets, the museum has something interesting for all. Visit www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca for updated operating hours and COVID-19 protocols. • Why do bananas use sunscreen? Because they peel.

CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net

Is pleased to add the Tay Havelock Trail through Central Frontenac to the thousands of kms of trails in the

Ontario Federation of ATV

• The Little Free Library https://littlefreelibrary.org has been installed in Northbrook, in front of the Lion's Hall, with the help of Lions members. Thank you. The library belongs to everyone. If you would like something new to read, just help yourself to a book out of the library or leave a book for others to enjoy. Happy reading! • Myers Cave Resort has a food truck; The Red Barn Zone, and are offering a breakfast menu. Come by for fresh coffee, bagel, and more, anytime between 7:00am and 10:00am at 2471 Hwy 506. Too early for breakfast, come out to enjoy their dinner menu of pizza, taco salad, and more between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. You can call ahead and order at 613336-9900. • There will be a Summer Market at Joje Café in Kaladar on Saturday, August 28, 2021 beginning at 10:00am until 4:00pm. • Come join the Land O’Lakes Community Services annual yard sale on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in front of their office at 12497 A Hwy 41, Northbrook. All proceeds from the sale go to their Christmas Hamper

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Trail Quest Cont.from p10

Funds raised from this event will go to trail maintenance. The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail have developed a survey, which can be found at cataraquitrail.ca where users (both Questers and non-Questers) can indicate where they feel maintenance is most needed. Information on joining Friends of the Cataraqui are available on that website too! The next on-line meeting the Friends is August 26 at 7pm. Contact info@crca.ca for details if you would like to attend. Cataraqui Conservation and the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail ask participants to not spoil the quest for others by sharing photos, clues, or your passport on social media. You are welcome to take photos with the ‘I found it!’ sign near the clues. Also, please be respectful to other Cataraqui Trail users by following all Public Health COVID-19 guidelines such as physical distancing, limiting group size, wearing a face covering when physical distancing is

not possible, staying home if you or a family member is not well, and practicing safe hygiene. Please leave no trace - pack in and pack out and dogs must be on a leash at all times. The Cataraqui Trail is a year-round 104 km non-motorized trail that contains a variety of geographical features and has a historical past. Built upon the former CN rail line, the multi-use trail runs east to west and passes through several communities including Smiths Falls, Portland, Chaffey’s Locks, Sydenham, Harrowsmith and Greater Napanee. The recreational trail is used by cyclists, runners, horse back riders, snowmobilers (with a valid Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs permit), cross-country skiers, hikers, walkers, and all who enjoy nature appreciation and wildlife viewing. For more information visit www.cataraquitrail.ca. For more information, contact Krista Fazackerley, (613) 546-4228 ext. 243, kfazackerley@crca.ca

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

Changes to Garbage & Recycle Collection – Labour Day, September 6, 2021 All garbage and recycle collection will move One (1) day later the week of September 6th due to the Civic Holiday. Wishing you all a fabulous and safe long weekend & please remember to recycle Mondays Collection moves to Tuesday Wednesdays Collection moves to Thursday Tuesdays Collection moves to Wednesday Thursdays Collection moves to Friday Additionally, the Loughborough WDS will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Open Farms This September, you are invited to join us for another wonderful celebration of local food and agriculture. We encourage you to reunite with your family and friends while you reconnect with local food and the people who grow, produce, and prepare it during Open Farms. For the first time ever, Open Farms 2021 will offer both in-person and virtual activities. Save the date for September 11th and 12th for in-person activities including farm visits (pre-registration is required for farm visits this year), the Community Hub at Centennial Park, a celebration of agricultural heritage at the South Frontenac Museum, and a drive-in move at Verona Free Methodist Church. Virtual programming will take place during the in-person events and the week of September 13th – 17th featuring contests, Q&A’s and a conversation hub with local farmers. Visit www.OpenFarms. ca for more information.

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. 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 Earth Machine Composters – Price Increase Due to a rise in material prices, the Township has had to raise our Earth Machine composter prices to $50 taxes included each. This price change takes place September 1st, 2021. Composters, Blue Boxes and Blue Box Net Covers are all available at 2490 Keeley Road. Household Hazardous Waste Depot 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.

TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Official Plan Virtual Open House - August 31, 2021, 4 PM - 5:30 PM • Council Meeting – September 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM • Committee of the Whole Meeting – September 14, 2021 at 7:00 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 • 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 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.

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. 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. 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.

News & Public Notices South Frontenac Celebrates its Natural Environment & sense of Community with Launch of New Branding The Township of South Frontenac is rolling out a fresh look and new communication tools with the launch of its updated Brand. Developed by Kingston-based creative consulting firm 1dea Design + Media Inc., with guidance from a Committee of local residents and input from Council and the community, the modernized brand for South Frontenac represents the progress and future of the community, while paying tribute to its roots and the natural environment. The complete brand manual can be reviewed on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/branding/. Over the next few months, the public will begin to see the new brand applied across digital mediums, signage, vehicle decals and other applications. For more information about South Frontenac’s Branding, please contact Emily Caird, Executive Assistant & Communications Officer at 613-376-3027 ext. 2260 or via email at communications@southfrontneac.net. 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 our virtual consultation to learn more about the Official Plan process and share your opinions on important planning matters at these upcoming events: • 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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