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In Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, 2021 Looks Just Like 2019 by Jeff Green s the votes started being counted, in most of the country, after 9:30 on Monday night, Lanark-Frontenac Kingston never flashed on the tv screen as part of the national coverage. The only reference was on the large electoral map that popped onto the screen periodically, as large blocks in Eastern Ontario started shifting from the grey undecided column to a deep Conservative blue. In Lanark-Frontenac Kingston, from the first poll result onwards, the incumbent Conservative Scott Reid polled 2 votes for every 1 for the second place candidate, Liberal Michelle Foxton. By the time 25 of 264 polls in the riding had reported their results, Reid had been declared the victor as he had accumulated a lead of over 1,000 votes. His vote percentage, which had been just under 48% in 2015, the first election in what was then a new riding, and just over 48% in 2019, is sitting at 49% this time around with 262 of 264 polls reporting. Michelle Foxton, who ran the most extensive and long lasting campaign of any candidate in the riding, is at 26%, a little over 1% higher than 24.7% that Kayley Kennedy received for the party in 2019. Steve Garrison, at 16%, 2% higher than Satinka Schilling in 2019. The party that lost the most ground in the LFK riding was the Green Party. Following a national trend, Green candidate Calvin Neufeld was polling at 3%, down from the 11% that Stephen Kotze received in 2019. On the other hand, Florian Bors for the People's Party was polling at 6%, up from the 1.8% of the vote that went to the People's Party candidate Matthew Barton in 2019. Nationally, both in terms of seat count and vote percentage, the four largest parties were at almost the same set count as they had been after the 2019 election, and the Liberal Party will be setting up a minority government. Also, once again, both the NDP, Bloc Quebecois, and Conservative Party will have more than enough seats to propel the Liberals to a majority on any vote, giving the Liberals an opportunity to pass legislation as long as they can accommodate at least one other party's wishes. At the start of the campaign, Scott Reid told the News that if the election resulted in a Liberal majority it would be a negative result in terms of respect for the role of Parliament by the government.

Incumbent Conservative MP Scott Ried recieved 49% of the vote, while Liberal candidate Michelle Foxton received 26%.

He cites the “WE Scandal” as an example of a case where the Prime Minister would use a majority to stop a parliamentary committee from investigating potential government wrongdoing. “When I look at this election, and of course I am biased, I think the priority for Canadians is to make sure the Liberals don't get the majority they are looking for. If he has a majority, Justin Trudeau would shut that committee or any other committee at the time. That may not have been the goal of the Conservative Party, however, who were hoping to form government after taking a lead in the polls in the early part of the campaign. For the second election in a row, the Liberal Party received a lower percentage of the popular vote than the second place Conservatives. This time they were 2 percentage points behind. As he takes his seat after winning his 8th election in

a row, Scott Reid's role within the official Opposition remains ill-defined. Whether he will play a role as a member of the shadow cabinet as he did earlier in his career, remains to be seen. At the dissolution of Parliament, Reid was not sitting on any parliamentary committees. In the Hastings-Lennox and Addington Riding, Conservative Shelby Kramp-Neuman, daughter of former MP, and current MPP, Darryl Kramp, took the riding by a comfortable 6,000 vote margin over former Liberal MP Mike Bossio. Kramp-Neuman received 46% of the vote, to Bossio's 34%. NDP candidate Matilda DeBues polled 11%. The People's Party candidate James Babcock received 6% of the vote and Green candidate Reg Wilson received 2%. Jennifer Sloan, running to keep the seat that her husband Derek won in 2019 when he ran as a Conservative, also received 2% of the vote. ■

COVID Cases Concentrated In Urban Areas In KFL&A

by Jeff Green uring a COVID media briefing last week, interim Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A (KFLAPH), Dr. Hugh Guan, said that while cases have been on the increase in the region throughout the month of September, there are no hospitalisations and the case numbers “have been stabilising”. The case rate at the time of the briefing (September 16) was 45 and it then dropped to 31 by Monday (September 20). On September 16, KFL&A was in the yellow zone in the former provincial colour coded system that KFLAPH is still using as a reference tool, but with 9.4 cases per 100,000 people, and a positive test rate of 0.71%, the region was back in the Green zone by early this week. And the cases have been concentrated in urban areas of KFLAPH since the beginning of September. Kingston, which accounts for 60% of the population of KFL&A, has had 84% of the cases in September, 52 of the 62 cases. And of the 10 cases that are identified with non-Kingston residents, 4 are in Loyalist Township, part of which is a suburb of Kingston, and 5 are in Napanee, the second urban centre in the region. There has been only 1 positive case in Frontenac

County, in South Frontenac, which was reported on September 12. Dr. Guan said that the case load throughout the pandemic has been higher in urban centres. “The population is obviously denser in population centres and they will have more cases. It is also easier to socia isolatel in rural areas as opposed to urban settings. We have noted that the 4th wave has been more prevalent in Kingston, and it is not even throughout Kingston, but in pockets,” he said. Dr. Guan also said that part of the reason for increased case numbers in September was the concerted effort by KFLAPH to do contact tracing for all new cases. “By doing the contact tracing, and getting community buy-in, we found cases that otherwise would have been missed because the people are asymptomatic,” he said. He also said that although there have been a few cases that have been connected to local schools since the beginning of the school year, none of them came as the result of transmission in the school, but in family settings outside of the school, and no schools have had to take action thus far. “We do not expect to have to close schools this year in

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KFL&A,” he said. The vaccination rate in the region, which is 86.2% for the first dose, among those eligible, and 80.4% for the second dose, “continues to make steady but slow progress,” he said. “We did see a bump when the passport requirement was announced last week.” If the current rate of vaccination is maintained. The 90% target for first doses will be reached by Remembrance Day. The 90% second dose target will take until the first week of December if current rates hold. One thousand, seventy nine first doses were administered in KFL&A in the week starting on September 13, and 172 second doses. While KFL&A compares well with the provincial average, Leeds, Grenville Lanark (LGL), our direct neighbour to the east, has an extremely high vaccination rate. As of September 14, 93% of eligible resident.s had received a first dose, and 87.5 %had received a second dose. “Everyone is looking at what Lanark Leeds is doing,” said Dr. Guan “We are all trying to figure out why they have been so successful.”

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Maybe I should have written this letter prior to the election, but I really don’t presume I would have any influence on voters. Although I’ve never been a party loyalist, I would like to take this opportunity to “protest” Randy, Mad Max, Derek and their entourages. I would say my protest is much more respectful via the paper rather than in the faces of hardworking front line individuals struggling to deal with these times. My view is that they and their ilk are the ones responsible for stalling Canada’s recovery from Covid19. So, just to get it out there to all of the Frontenac

News readers and get it off my chest, I and my wife are double vaccinated as of June. I am big time pro “look out for my fellow human beings”. Approximately 20% of Canadians prefer to think about their own individual “rights” instead of the health of family, friends, co-workers, strangers, etc., etc. I am begging the unvaccinated out there to at least be brave enough about your convictions to let the vaccinated majorityknow your status. Then, we may make an educated and informed decision regarding our personal health and where we go or do not go. I have said before in this paper regarding cigarettes that I don’t care if you wear your motorcycle or ATV helmet, I don’t care if you wear or have lifejackets in

your boat because then you are taking chances with your own life. But I totally think there should be consequences for decisions that affect other people The Covid pandemic is far worse than tobacco and I believe the greater good is far more important than burying your head in the ”Facebook sand”. If you are going to be stubborn and refuse vaccinatioin, please do the honourable thing and let others know! - Greg Morris

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By Craig Bakay ormer councillor Phillip Smith has accepted Central Frontenac Council’s offer to replace Coun. Ewin Burke, who passed away at age 71 on Aug. 4 of this year. Smith will represent District 2 (Olden). He has been elected in the past as a councillor for District 4 (Hinchinbrooke) and was also selected to replace Coun. Bill Snyder when Snyder died in office. Council had several options available to replace Burke. With only a year to go before the next general election, the option of a bi-election was considered too expensive ($10,000-$15,000) and the concept of advertising to appoint a member by application ($300) was considered unnecessary and somewhat time-consuming. One of Smith’s biggest qualifications is that he is already familiar with the workings of Council (as was John Purdon’s when he was selected to replace Jamie Riddell several years ago, when Riddell resigned from council to become fire chief. There was considerable discussion on the matter at Council. It was Coun. Tom Dewey who suggested Smith for the position. Coun. Victor Heese agreed. “We need to appoint somebody who has some experience,” Heese said. “I remember my learning curve. “And there’s only a year to learn it,”

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said Coun. Bill MacDonald. “And with covid electronic meetings, there’s all that to learn too.” “Zoom’s not so tough,” said Dep. Mayor Nicki Gowdy. “I had Elwin doing it.” Gowdy also brought up the fact that there were a third and fourth runner up in the Olden election (Dan Cunningham and Bill Everett) and often the next candidate is the one offered the position. Without naming either candidate specifically, CAO Cathy MacMunn said that they’d have to look at financial statements and there had been “a couple” of candidates who didn’t file financial statements. “If they didn’t file financial statements then they can’t serve,” she said. Heese was also concerned that appointing another candidate “might give them a leg up in the next election.” There was also concern expressed that Smith doesn’t live in Olden but MacMunn pointed out that an appointee doesn’t have to live in the district. “Elwin lived in Oso,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “I see both sides,” said Coun. Brent Cameron. “There is a learning curve but then a lot of the skill sets you need on Council are not necessarily a requirement to be on Council. “I have a hard time believing that the only way people for people to be effective on Council to have been a councillor. “At the end of the day, I don’t like making decisions for voters in another district.” Councillors Cameron, Gowdy and Cindy Kelsey voted against Smith’s appointment. More Money For Oso Hall, And More Again Council approved $7,800 plus HST for new curtains and a stage curtain as part of the Oso Hall renovations. The costs weren’t part of the original plan and will have to come from reserves. That prompted Coun. Brent Cameron to ask “is this the end stage?” “It is an old building and there will probably always be something needs upgrading,” said CBO Andy Dillon. “Like the one unexpected cost of $8,000 to put in a new hydro pole.” Cameron also asked if there were any expect savings on hydro with all the work being done.

“Electrical costs should go down,” Dillon said. “We eliminated one service that was for the infrared heaters.” As to Cameron’s first question, it didn’t take very long to be answered. The very next item on the agenda was the approval of a new accessibility ramp to the tune of $68,000. Dillon said the new ramp was necessary because the old ramp was no longer compliant with regulations. “It’s a costly ramp but necessary,” said Mayor Frances Smith. The new ramp will be covered and will access the main front door, meaning those using it will no longer have to enter via the kitchen and the space for the old ramp will now be used for a handicapped parking spot. Railway Heritage Park The face of Railway Heritage Park in Sharbot Lake could soon be changing. First, Council approved applying for a grant for $92,000 to build a trailhead building. The building is to include washrooms and perhaps some outdoor retail space but in any event will be built with an eye to future expansion. Second, the Railway Heritage Society received permission to build a replica of the old stockyards that used to be there when the train was in operation. “There won’t be any livestock in them, just a couple of statues,” said Society representative Wayne Moase. Trillium application Council approved the application of a $200,000 Trillium Foundation grant to upgrade the rink in Arden. Council Size Reduction Council acknowledged Coun. Tom Dewey’s notice of motion to reduce the size and composition of Council. The motion will be discussed at the Sept. 28 meeting. Speed Zone The new 60 kph zone on Road 38 through Godfrey has been shortened from the south entrance of Godfrey Road to the north entrance in order to accommodate one of the relatively few straight stretched available for passing in the area. ■

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die. They should have input, but our political leaders should write the policy and take the full responsibility for writing that policy. Doctors when faced with the decision of where to place a toddler who was in a car accident who has a 40% chance of survival versus a 50-year-old who chose not to have a vaccination who has a 60% chance of survival should be given a clear policy by our elected officials. It should be a clear decision, the toddler who had no choice versus the adult who did, higher chance of survival versus lower, who should get the bed. It should not be left to the front line. Further to this will we accept patients from other provinces into our ICUs, will they be those who had a choice or those who are non-covid cases. What about children who can’t be vaccinated now, do they get the ICU bed before those who could have been vaccinated? Health care workers should be given clear guidance by those who are elected, not be left to decide on their own. In three or four years from now there will be many investigations into what should have been done, what could have been prevented, what should have been in place. Many people choose to not get vaccinated; they are delaying treatment to many who have, and they will take up ICUs that will be unavailable to others who have no choice. Their decisions are harming, probably killing, others. The answer later of “who knew?”, and “I’ve been forced”, won’t cut it. We need leadership, from the Premiers and their cabinets, now. Write the policy and pass it, and let the health care workers focus on saving our lives. In short, do your job. - Ted Doleman

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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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• Fall is in the air in Henderson and folks are thinking ahead to duck hunting and fall adventures. Folks do so well to mind the fence lines, respect the water ways, and respect everyone’s property, which means so much. Speaking of hunting - many wore their camouflage gear last week, on Sept. 17, to recognize that hunting, trapping, fishing are a continual and on-going part of Canada’s national heritage. • Great to see so many folks exercising their freedom by voting on Monday of this week at our Henderson Hall in downtown Henderson. We are so fortunate to have our hall as a place to vote and to congregate. So, please, everyone get your vaccines so we can insure that public events can continue over the winter. • Readers and bakers of baked beans- here’s your opportunity to shine on Saturday Oct. 9 when the Lions club of Land O’Lakes in Northbrook host a “Harvest Fest” featuring all kinds of fall items for sale and also a baked bean contest! It sounds like a blast, as we have such good bakers and cooks in our entire area.

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• Turkey dinner with all the ”fixins” Saturday, October 9th , prepared for you by the Storrington Lions Club! Complete dinner is yours for $20. Don’t miss out – call 3532086 to order your meal(s). Pick-up times from 4 to 6pm. • Foodbank drive Friday, October 15th from 1 to 5pm sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club. Bring your donations to the Lions Hall in Sunbury. Make a difference in the well being of others! You can also bring any used eye glasses or hearing aids at the same time. • Battersea and Inverary United Churches have returned to in-person services at regular times. The service is also available on both Facebook and YouTube during the week. COVID safety protocols are in effect. Masks need to be worn and hand sanitizer is available. Sanctuary capacity is limited to 30. If there is overflow in Inverary, the hall can be open and the tv monitor on. • Eye glasses! Hearing aids! If you have some spares, the Lion’s Club would be glad to have them. Donate any time by giving them to a member of the Lion’s Club. Help the Lion’s Club to help others in need. • Free seniors fitness classes Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 at the Storrington Centre. You can use poles or be seated, and now the hall is open for the washrooms and inclement weather. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Let’s get fit! • Martial arts classes at Inverary United Church hall Thursday evenings from 7 to 8pm. For more info, call or text Hamid Nam at 613-328-6742. • Duck hunters: September 25 is opening day! Ontario Small Game License and duck stamps are available at Northway Home Hardware. Daily bag is 6 and possession is 18. Safe hunting!

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• Elphin 130 Years Ago – Harvesting is nearly over, and the farmers report a very good yield. – A foot ball club has been organized here, and bids fair to be a very promising team. Some of the boys attended the foot ball match at Snow Road, last Saturday evening. – Milton Brown has recovered from his severe illness. – Peter McDougall’s new house is nearly completed. – A grand Sabbath School pic-nic was held in Mr. McDougall’s grove, on Wednesday of last week. – A very sad accident occurred near Robertsville, last Saturday evening, which resulted in the death of John McDonald. He, together with his wife and son, started to drive over to a neighbour’s to spend the evening, and only got a few yards when they were thrown out as they were going down a very steep hill. Something about the buggy caught Mr. McDonald’s clothes, and he was dragged a considerable distance by the now thoroughly frightened horses. When he was picked up, it was found that his body was bruised almost to a jelly, his back broken, and his head badly cut. He suffered terribly for about an hour and a half when death relieved him. The remains were buried at Crawford’s burying ground the following Tuesday. Mrs. McDonald was also considerably injured by the upset, but is recovering. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. – There is a waggon in our vicinity that has something mysterious about it. One evening not long ago it came out of the church shed, where it had been very quiet for some time, on the road; a few days later it was found further along the road. Since then it has started in another direction, this time with a load of stones, and has got down the road about a quarter of a mile. Strange to say no one sees it moving along as it always takes its trips in the dark. [From Sep 11 1891 PC] • Fall River 99 Years Ago – The duck hunters are quite frequent along the river. Jack Kirkham spent Monday last

in Ottawa. Fleetwood Gray spent Saturday evening in Perth. [Perth Courier, Sep. 1920) • Maberly 99 Years Ago – The heaviest rain of the season fell here yesterday.- Quite a number from here attended the exhibition in Perth on Monday. – Jack and Elwin Kirkham spent a few days last week at the Toronto exhibition. – A number from here took in the School Fair at Sharbot Lake on Thursday of last week and all report a very good time. – We all hope that our school will re-open. – Jack Kirkham motored to Perth on Saturday evening last.[Perth Courier, Sep. 1920] • South Sherbrooke Agricultural Show 130 Years Ago – The annual fall show of the South Sherbrooke agricultural society will be held at Maberly on Monday and Tuesday Sept. 21 and 22. $350 will be offered in prizes, and a good programme of sports and games has been arranged. [Sep 11, 1891 Perth Courier]

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• Approximately 20 people enjoyed coffee and chat on Friday at the Community Centre. Nice to have Barrie and Pat Crampton drop in. Barrie's mother was Carrie Ryder so he has family connections in the community. New members in the area are always welcome and we are hoping the weather continues to be nice. Renovations have started at the community centre. • Fred Fowler asked that the following be shared: C & N Frontenac Seniors & Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) will be hosting a Presentation on Fire Safety by the North Frontenac Fire Department at the Snow Road Fire Hall, 14105 Road 509, Snow Road Station with a free BBQ box lunch afterwards on Friday, September 24, 2021, 10:00am to 1:00pm. To confirm attendance, please contact Fred fowler at fredfowlernorthfrontenac@gmail.com or Catherine Tysick at catheret@rfcs.ca. • It is nice to see the yellow busses on the road again and hope all the kids are enjoying being back in an actual class.

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The Real Estate Market in Frontenac County, Summer 2021 By Dawn Morden, Sales Representative, Nadeau Real Estate Group, eXp Realty. he real estate market seemed exceptionally busy this summer in Frontenac County but it wasn't necessarily the volume of sales that made it that way. Sales were down 19% compared to last summer, and were 1% less than during the same time in 2019. So why has the market felt so pressurized. Properties are selling faster. The number of days a property is available on the market has changed. This summer, vacant land was on the market for only half the time it was last year, and less than a third of the time than in 2019. Homes sold in two thirds of the time that they did last summer, and one third of the time that it took to sell a home in 2019. Buyers have had less time to look around. Successful buyers had to know what they wanted, see the properties as soon as they came on the market, and be prepared to buy. Many had pre-approval for financing, and home inspectors ready to inspect their prospective properties with days or only hours notice. It's been a highly competitive market with the average home available for only 21 days. That's not as much time as it seems to be. This year we've experienced a trend that previously was seen mostly in big cities: offer dates. Realtors use this strategy when there's a high demand to buy. A property goes on the market with a set date, usually one to two weeks from the listing date, for all offers to be presented to the seller simultaneously. At that time, the seller chooses which offer to accept. If there were no conditions in the offer, the property is considered sold. If there were conditions such as financing or inspection (which we've been seeing less frequently), the buyer has one to two weeks to take care of these things. Once that's complet-

ed, the property is considered sold. With one to two weeks to the offer date, and one to two weeks for conditions to be fulfilled, 21 days passes quickly. In turn, this has increased the selling price of both vacant land and homes. The ratio of asking price to selling price has risen for vacant land from an average of 89% in 2019 to 99% this summer, and for homes from an average of 98% in 2019 to 105%. Gone are the days when buyers can offer less than the asking price and hope to get a good deal. There's often only one chance to buy, the offer date. If a buyer really wants a property, their offer is generally for an amount well over the asking price. We love to know what's happening in our communities, so here's a breakdown of property sales and prices this summer in Frontenac County, as well as the average number of days properties were on the market, and the average percent of asking price they sold for. (This data is from the MLS on Sep. 20, 2021 and its accuracy a reflection of MLS reporting processes). North Frontenac 9 vacant lots, of which 7 were waterfront. Price range $65,000 to $620,000 Sold in 31 days (on average), 94% of asking price (on average). 27 homes were sold, 24 were waterfront. Price range $223,000 to $1,050,000. Sold in 25 days. 98% of asking price. Central Frontenac. 17 vacant lots, 6 were waterfront. Price range $48,000 to $142,450. Sold in 32 days. 103% of asking price. 41 homes sold, 18 were waterfront. Price range $120,000 to $1,300,000. Sold in 27 days. 106% of asking price. South Frontenac. 16 vacant lots, 7 were waterfront. Price range $72,500 to $420,000. Sold in 41 days. 101% of asking price. 90 homes sold, 34 were waterfront.

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Price range $125,000 to $1,500,000. Sold in 18 days. 106% of asking price. Addington Highlands 12 vacant lots sold this summer, one was waterfront. The price range was $29,000 to $275,000. They were on the market an average of 57days and sold for an average of 94% of asking price. Last year at the same time, 10 lots sold, three were waterfront. They were on the market an average of 75 days and sold for an average of 88% of asking price. 23 homes sold this year, 8 were waterfront. The price range was $111,000 to $785,000. They were on the market an average of 42 days and sold for an average of 96% of asking price. Last year at the same time, 39 homes sold, 25 were waterfront. They were on the market an average of 41 days and sold for 102% of asking price. The trends we saw in the market this summer are expected to continue. Many people are still hoping to buy and sell property before winter. Here's a break-

down of what's currently for sale. North Frontenac. 13 vacant lots, 7 are waterfront. Price range $74,500 to $12,000,000. 21 homes, 15 are waterfront. Price range $270,000 to $1,200,000 Central Frontenac. 21 vacant lots, 15 are waterfront. Price range $69,000 to $1,589,000. 17 homes, 10 are waterfront. Price range $130,000 to $1,695,000. South Frontenac. 27 vacant lots, 14 are waterfront. Price range $74,995 to $1,900,000. 36 homes, 15 are waterfront. Price range $249,000 to $3,890,000. Addington Highlands: 13 vacant lots, 5 are waterfront. The price range is $20,000 to $699,000. 16 homes for sale, seven are waterfront. This price range is $239,900 to $10million The increased demand for buying real estate here is understandable to those of us who live here, because we know what an exceptional place we live in. ■

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He worked closely with Dr. Kieran Moore of KFL&A and Dr. Paula Stewart of LGL, throughout the first 15 months of the pandemic, to provide consistent messaging and policies in Southeastern Ontario. He differed with Moore on one policy, however. While Halloween trick or treating, with distancing measures in place, was encouraged in KFL&A, Dr. Oglaza did not recommend trick or treating in HPE even though the case rate was lower than the KFL&A case rate at the time. There is no word on the advice he will give in our region for Halloween ’21. ■

He said that the KFLAPH is using similar outreach programs as LGL in an attempt to bring the vaccine rate up. In mid-October, Dr. Pietr Oglaza will be taking over as the Medical Officer of Health for the region. Oglaza, who was in family practice in both Verona and Sharbot Lake before steering his career path towards public health. He went to the neighbouring region of Hastings Prince Edward (HPE) in 2016 to complete his public health residency, and took on the role of Medical Officer for HPE in 2018.

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By Jeff Green im Laprade works for South Frontenac as Recreation Manager and also reports to the Frontenac Arena Board, which is made up of representatives from Central and South Frontenac, the co-owners of the arena. When he came to work in South Frontenac it was his fourth municipality and he was already familiar with operating ice rinks, but since 2015 the amount of work that has been required at the Frontenac Arena has been extensive. The first project, in 2015, was the installation of an ammonia gas detection system and the replacement of the refrigeration panel. And every year since then there has been at least one project to oversee. Some years, the work was relatively minor, such as replacing tube lighting with LED lights in 2018, but others have featured major repairs, such as replacing a furnace and the ice re-surfacer in 2019. None compare to the cascading set of projects that took place in 2020 and 2021, which led to the arena closing for 12 months. The total cost of all the work has been significant, $2.25 million, but the arena has received $1.15 million in grants and donations to offset just over half of those costs. “Now, we are ahead of the game,” said Laprade, and we were even able to do some extra work because some of the tenders came in under budget. The building is 50 years old, but everything inside is pretty much new. It should be good for 20-30 years now. I’m also curious about what our electricity bills will be. They will be lower than before because of the energy efficiencies that we have achieved, but we will see how much this winter,” he said. One of the new features is seamless glass on the boards, providing an unobstructed view of the ice, which is unusual for a community rink. “I expect I will sleep better knowing that I am less likely to get calls about breakdowns, and even if I do get calls, they should be easier to deal with,” he said. Now that the arena is done, other than some minor finishing touches, dealing with the new COVID regulations will be the next headache that Laprade, and the arena staff, most of whom are new, will have to deal with. For example, 12-18 year old hockey players, or skaters during free skates, do not need to provide proof of vaccinations, but everyone, including the 12-18 year old cohort, need to provide proof in order to sit in the stands. The dressing rooms are restricted to 10 people, who need to be masked and socially distanced, so two dressing rooms are required for each team. Spectators in the stands need to be vaxed and masked, but social distancing is not required. Through consultation with public health, the requirement for players to put a mask on, while sitting on the bench between shifts, has been lifted. “It will be a challenge for people who use the rink to learn and follow all the rules, and for the staff as well,” said Laprade. One piece of good news is that the Frontenac Phantoms, whose inaugural season in the new Eastern Ontario Super A Hockey League was put off in 2020 because of COVID, are starting to hold practices this week ■

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Two members of the founding arena committee, Marcel Giroux (with scissors) and Dave Hansen were front and centre as the Frontenac Community re-opened last Friday following extensive upgrades as well as the covid pandemic. Also pictured (from left) arena board member Coun. Norm Roberts, Coun. Doug Morey, arena supervisor Tim Laprade, Board Chair Brent Cameron, Giroux, Hansen, board member Sherry Whan, Coun. Pat Barr, board member Ray Leonard and SF Mayor Ron Vandewal. Photo/Craig Bakay

rontenac Arena Board Chair and Central Frontenac Coun. Brent Cameron called the reopening of the arena Friday night a “rebirth,” and in many ways it was. The building on Boundary Road between Central and South Frontenac Townships bears little resemblance to the one that first opened its doors in 1976. Notwithstanding the addition of the west end dressing rooms and many cosmetic improvements, a recent project to replace the ice surface as well as all the relevant infrastructure that goes into making an indoor skating surface was replace to the tune of $1.3 million worth. ($980,000 came in grants from the federal and provincial governments with the two townships making up the balance.) There are also new boards, glass and rubberized access surfaces. “This was just an empty lot when the arena was born,” Cameron said. On hand to cut the ribbon were two members of the founding arena committee, Marcel Giroux and Dave Hansen. “There had been talk of building an indoor arena but it was thought too expensive,” Giroux said before cutting the ribbon. “One day, I was having coffee with Winston Cousins, who was the principal of the school. “We realized that neither township could build it on its own but perhaps each of us could afford half of it.” Giroux said that there was much discussion as to location before the current site was chosen, essentially on the border between the two townships. “Even then, there were those who said it was too close to Verona but I said ‘it’s in the centre of the population.’” Arena supervisor Tim Laprade said they’re still finish-

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The $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant applications are now open and will only be available for businesses who have not previously received the grant. For assistance and questions regarding Digital Main Street, one on one consultation, SEO or social media audit contact Chris Morris – morris@ KingstonCanada.com https://digitalmainstreet.ca/digitaltransformation-grant-3-0/

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Congratulations! Congratulations to Roland Jensch on his new business Grains & Goods Farmstead and Bakery. At Grains & Goods he grows organic Red Fife wheat and rye, mill fresh stoneground flours, and bake artisanal bread and goods using old-school methods and the most local ingredients. Roland believes in grains as a healthy cornerstone of a vibrant, community-based local food culture. For more information email grainsandgoods@gmail.com or visit Instagram: grainsandgoodsfarmstead David and Debbie Fitzerman, David & Sons Fine Condiments are excited to announce a new #InFrontenac inspired product – Maple Variety Pack. This pack contains a jar each of their Maple Bourbon Mustard and Maple Crunch Mustard and two jars of their Maple Root Beer BBQ Sauce. Each and everyone one of the products in this Maple Variety Pack has loads of Ormsbee Maple Syrup in them. For more information https://dfcbbq.com/ product/maple-variety-pack/ or visit the fine retailers who carry their products. (http://dfc.com/bbq-2/wheretobuy/) The Hotel on Wolfe Island has completed its first season of operations under new owners Tom Carpenter and Hugh Christopher Brown. Working alongside head chef Andrew Dillon, the waterside restaurant has become a mainstay for oysters, fresh foods and weekly specials with a local focus. With Brown's background in music there is live music and DJ's most days. Work continues on the hotel with the design of the 2 music venues, recording, broadcast and conference facility, restaurant and piano bar. Visit https://hotelwolfeisland. com/ and https://wolfeislandcommons. org/ The newly renovated pier and park now hosts The Market at Wolfe Island Commons from 9am to noon on Saturdays showcasing producers and artisans (Facebook.com/themarketwic) Congratulations to Harrowsmith Brewing Company on their recently released our 2nd offering - Level Lager. It is a crisp, clean and light beer suitable for any occasion at 4.8% and sure to please. They will also be releasing their 3rd beer - "Heritage 1909" Wheat Beer - in mid-October. At 4.6% it is a light, slight hoppy finish with fruit, tropical and citrus notes. As a small family-owned brewery it is named after the connection between their family history and their historical barn property. For more information contact Matt Sindall harrowsmithbrewing@gmail.com www.harrowsmithbrewing.com

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Fargo General Store The Fargo family is celebrating 50 years as the owners of Fargo General Store in Marysville. Steve Fargo was 7 years old when his family purchased the General Store in 1971, and he worked in the store as a kid. In 1988, he bought Fargo’s from his parents, and has been running it ever since. When the construction of the wind turbines took place on the island about 14 years ago, demand from construction crews led the store to begin selling sandwiches and baked goods, and they haven't stopped. A few years ago, the opportunity to add an LCBO outlet presented itself, which required a renovation. The CFDC stepped forward to help with financing at the time. “They were a great help,” said Steve. “They were very easy to deal with and understanding, which helped us do what we needed to do to make it happen.”

The LCBO outlet has not resulted in major profits from liquor sales but it has resulted in more traffic in the store, creating profit from increased sales of other products. Fargo has been a lifeline for Wolfe Islanders in hard times, from the ice storm in 1998 to the COVID pandemic in 2020-21, and islanders have responded by supporting the store through thick and thin as well. The future for Fargo is very bright with the Wolfe Islander III steaming its way across the Atlantic, and prospects for year-round ferry service to downtown Marysville, and Fargo’s, are not too far off on the horizon. But that is for the future. As Fargo General Store hits 50, it continues to serve the changing needs of the Marysville and Wolfe Island community, poised for the next phase.

Back Roads Studio Tour The North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour will be holding its annual studio tour on the weekend of September 25/26. 25 different artists and artisans will be displaying in 13 different locations scattered throughout

North Frontenac Township. For information about the tour, about all participating artists, and for a map of the tour, please visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com.

New Ontario Business Registry Ontario is launching a new Ontario Business Registry on October 19, making it easier, simpler, and more affordable for millions of businesses and not-for-profit corporations to interact with the government. The new online registry will replace out-dated technology, providing people across the province with direct access to government services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the first time ever. Businesses will now be able to complete over 90 transactions through the new online registry, including registering a new business and dissolving an existing one. Registrations or

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filings that were previously submitted by mail or fax, taking four to six weeks to complete, can now be done instantly through the online registry. When online transactions are completed, users will receive automatic email notices with electronic attachments instead of paper documents. The migration of annual return filings that were previously completed through the Canada Revenue Agency will be available through the Ontario Business Registry, allowing businesses to keep all their important filings in one place. For more information visit http://news.ontario.ca

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Shucks, Corn’s Great!

by Denise Tipton ave you been enjoying the bounty of sweet corn this summer, stopping by the local farm stands and market gardens, shucking the corn and cooking it your favourite way? Did you know that corn, today, is the world’s top cereal crop above wheat and rice. It's easy to forget that corn may never have been. Corn or maize was developed from wild teosinte by Indigenous Peoples in the area of Mexico over 5000 years ago. The maize grain was moved north via the Mississippi river system and eventually into Ontario where it was well established as a food source by 1000 AD. It was cultivated as long ago as 200 AD by the Haudenosaunee. In 1615, as Samuel de Champlain travelled through what is now Ontario, he was impressed with fields as large as 1000 acres of corn in Huronia now the Simcoe region. Indigenous people used no-till farming which means they planted seeds directly in the earth without turning it. They planted beans and squash between the rows to hold water and keep fertility. In those times in Frontenac, farming was not as widespread due to the harsh geography and Indigenous Peoples lived more from game, fishing, harvesting native plants and trading for food and goods. After the Crawford purchase in 1783, settlers cleared lands and planted crops. These settlers wanted wheat to make European foods which they were used to. Spring and winter wheat were planted on the first cleared fields. Water-powered flour mills were built and surplus produce was shipped to Montreal and England. Corn was only a small part of the settler's diet and was mostly grown as fodder for pigs and chickens. Today, corn, grown locally, is rotated with soy bean and hay. No-till farming is regaining its appeal with some farmers who use sustainable practices in farming.

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Indigenous People used every part of the corn. Women braided the husks for rope and twine and coiled them into baskets and mats. Husks were shredded for kindling and to fill pillows and mattresses. The corncobs were made into bottle stoppers, scrubbing brushes, and used as fuel for smoking meat. The silk and husk were used to make the hair for corn husk dolls. These dolls originated with the Haudenosaunee and were crafted by the women and children. There are many stories associated with these dolls. One legend says that the Spirit of Corn, one of the Three Sisters, created a doll out of her husks to entertain children. The doll had a beautiful face and began to spend her time contemplating her own loveliness instead of with the children. As a result of her vanity, the doll's face was taken away. That's why, unlike the modern corn husk dolls in the South Frontenac Museum's collection, traditionally made corn husk dolls have no facial features. (At the South Frontenac Museum, our job is to fascinate and educate residents and visitors by bringing our history, creativity and culture to life. Please enjoy these articles featuring artifacts found at the Museum. For more information or to book a tour at the Museum please call 613-3763027 ext. 2600 or visit us at southfrontenacmuseum.ca.) ■

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andra Pennycuick, who was Sandra Barker before she married, was born in 1949 in her grand-parents house in Mountain Grove, just three doors down from the Pioneer Memorial that was put up in 1934 to celebrate 86 family names that were associated with the village on the occasion of its 80th anniver-sary. Her grandparents were Cora and Zina Kellar. Cora Kellar was a midwife, and she also gave birth to 13 children of her own, including Sandra’s mother Fern (Kellar) Barker. Sandra grew up in a house near Long Lake and she remembers playing near the Pioneer Memorial when visiting her grandparents. For Canada’s 150th, the memorial was moved to a better spot, and that gave Sandra an idea. She would like to publish a book detailing the family tree for all of the family surnames listed on the memo-rial. “The book is about honouring the early settlers: the Prices, the Cronks, the Flynns, the Drews, the Godfreys, the Garretts, the Barrs, the Coulters, the MacDonalds and many, many more - for the de-scendants along the distaff line,, “ she said in an email to the News, asking if she could publish a request for anyone with information about any

of the families listed on the Pioneer Memorial to contact her. Sandra moved to Kingston after high school. She worked for the Ministry of Transportation and settled in the St. Catherines area, where she still lives. But she returns to Mountain Grove each summer to visit family, and is now devoting her energy to this project. “My intention is to include a family tree for each of the families in the book,. I have a personal curiosity and a general interest in the history of Olden Township,” she said. The Pioneer Memorial project was spearheaded by Ethel Coulter Grasse, a school teacher who used to come home to Mountain Grove in the summers. “This is no great historical contribution but rather a plain talk about those who came before us, based mainly upon sources accessible to all. We celebrate the actual settlement of the Township of Olden,” Ethel Coulter-Grasse said about the memorial project at the time. Anyone with information about names or even a curiosity about the memorial is encouraged to email Sandra Pennycuick at Sgpennycuick@gmail.com or by phone at 905-892-0607 ■

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Frontenac Islands Unhappy Over Extra Gas Tax Going To Trail Development In North Frontenac

Frontenac Islands Mayor, Dennis Doyle

By Jeff Green rontenac Islands Mayor Denis Doyle has a good memory. He was a member of Frontenac County Council in 2013 when the decision was taken to transfer the “gas tax” grants, that the county receives from the federal government, to the lower tier municipalities (South, Central and North Frontenac and Frontenac Islands) who are responsible for all of the physical infrastructure, the roads and bridges, in the county. Until then, the federal gas tax was split between the townships and the county. Before 2014, much of the county share of the money was spent on the development of the K&P Trail, over $2 million in total. Since then, the funds received by the county have been passed on to the townships, effectively doubling gas tax revenues for each of the townships. Frontenac County has a different municipal structure than most in Ontario in that there is no county roads system, all of the roads are township owned and maintained. In 2019, the federal government provided a one time doubling of the gas tax funding, and instead of passing these additional funds to the member municipalities, Frontenac County decided to use the money towards phase 5 of K&P Trail development, and the money was used to complete the trail between Sharbot Lake and Clarendon Station, almost to the North Frontenac border. The federal gas tax program has been wound down, and in June of this year it was replaced by a new transfer program called the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) to help municipalities cover infrastructure construction costs on an ongoing basis. In the 2021 federal budget, the CCBF was doubled once again, and once again a proposal was brought to Frontenac County Council to use the money, $813,000, on phase 6 of the K&P Trail, the section from Clarendon Station through the eastern edge of North Frontenac to Lanark County where it continues on to Renfrew. While Doyle did not object to the extra gas tax money staying at the county level in 2019, he objected to the proposal for spending when it came up at the monthly meeting of Frontenac County Council last week (September 15). “I don’t agree with this,” said Doyle, “we agreed in 2013 to divvy up gas tax money among member municipalities.” “This is an added portion, we are still getting a chunk of money. This is the portion that we gained as extra funding,” said Ron Vandewal, Mayor of South Frontenac, and Frontenac County Warden for 2021, “If we have to tax for building the trail, it will raise 2022 taxes for everyone in the county by ½ percent, before we even start looking at the budget.” “On the Islands, we get no benefit from

this. We’ve already offered you a lot of money for the trail over the years. I’ve always supported the trail but this is getting very sensitive on the Islands. We have already spent 8 or 9 million on the trail, not including staff time, and 10% of that money comes from Frontenac Islands. That’s $800,000 for which we get no benefit,” said Doyle. “We have already committed to completing the trail,” said Frances Smith, Mayor of Central Frontenac. “It’s not completed to Wolfe Island,” said Doyle. “I don’t think it is healthy to debate it like this. Every resident in the county can make the argument that they are paying for something they are not getting. It’s the way it is with taxation,” said Vandewal. “If there was a commitment to spending money on trails on Wolfe Island in 2022, it would be different,” Doyle added. In a recorded vote, both Dennis Doyle and Bruce Higgs, the two Frontenac Island reps on the council, opposed the allocation of funds, which passed by a 6-2 vote. This was not the first time, in the same meeting, where the Frontenac Islands expressed displeasure over trail development. A proposal for trail maintenance made reference to the possibility of a cycle trail on Frontenac Islands in the future, to provide a continuous trail option from the ferry terminal on the south end of Wolfe Island, which connects to the US border, all the way to the north end of Frontenac County. Doyle said Wolfe Island residents don’t want it. “We have upwards of 1,000 cyclists a day coming over on the ferry from Kingston,” said Doyle, “it’s already more than we can handle. Spending millions on a cycle trail on Wolfe Island is not popular on the Islands. We have said more than once that we favour the development of the Wolfe Island canal for canoes and kayaks for our trail link. It would not be that expensive to do, but the plan keeps talking about a cycle trail.” Other items from Frontenac County Council Budget input from the public A public meeting was held to gather input from the public on 2022 budget priorities for Frontenac County. All three of the submissions, 2 of which included oral and written remarks, were from Frontenac Islands residents. The first to speak was Gord Johnson from the Howe Island ratepayers association. He talked about crowding and service interruptions on the Howe Island ferry, asking Frontenac County to make the ferry a priority. Frontenac County operates the ferry with funding from the Province of Ontario and Howe Islands residents. Denis Doyle told Johnson that a report on the ferry service will be coming forward at a meeting of Frontenac Islands Council in October. The other two submissions, one of which included remarks by Margaret Dochoda, concerned ambulance service on Wolfe Island. “There is an ambulance station on Wolfe Island,” Dochoda said, “but no staffing. The island is large, when there is a call, the ambulance comes from Kingston. It’s a 20 minute ferry ride and then they have to drive to the call somewhere on the island. If there was an ambulance on the island, it would be able to be dispatched immediately,” she said, “we think Frontenac County should look at this.” No vaccine mandate for Frontenac County staff Frontenac County will not be joining with Hastings County, and the Cities of Toronto and Ottawa, in ordering all staff to be vaccinated.

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Frontenac County will spend gas tax money to complete the K&P Trail, linking it with Lanark County trails

Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender said that 90% of staff in the administrative offices, and among Fairmount Home and Frontenac Paramedics have been vaccinated, and of those who have not been, some cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, and the others are subject to testing every two days and need to undertake an education program. “We feel we have it under control, and can keep everyone safe. And If we did anything ourselves it would lead to a grievance that we would have to deal with,” said Pender. “For us, and many Ontario municipalities, it would be much better if there were a provincial mandate. That would prevent us from the cost of defending our policy in a grievance process. Concern over the future of Internet projects In his remark to Council, Pender referred to the cell gap project that the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), of which Frontenac County is a member, had underway, and to the change in the role of

EORN, in regards to upgrading the Internet infrastructure in the region. “EORN will continue to monitor what is going on and to advocate for the residents of Eastern Ontario,” said Pender. “In our opinion, smaller projects will not get the job done and we will advocate for a bolder vision. “Most of the federal leaders are saying this is their number one priority. By the way they are talking about it, however, it doesn’t sound like they will be looking for one entity like EORN running this bidding process. They think it's going to be healthier to do an open bidding process. We will have to wait and see.” Central Frontenac Official Plan approved. It was an anti-climactic finish to a long process for Central Frontenac Council, staff and residents. Frontenac County Council passed a bylaw, without comment, which provided final approval for the new Central Frontenac Official Plan, which will come into effect. ■

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Jerry & Glenna Tully Sept 23, 1961 Love from all your family

Birthday Dexter George Theodore Eeuwes turned 12 on Sept. 17th. Son of proud parents Ted & Lori Eeuwes; grandson of Hans & Holly Eeuwes and George Giles & the late Lynda Giles & Marlene Gedge. The best big brother to Gwendolyn & Heath. And, yes, everyone's still wrapped around your finger!

Birthday ~ Flieler

Lula Flieler celebrated her 90th, Sept. 18th with three of five children. Daughter Jan (L), Myra (R), son Paul; grand son Kyle (Back) turned 26, Sept. 17.

Celebration of Life Dunham,

Gerald Samuel (Jerry Jr.) 1974-2021 God took a shining star on Saturday, September 12, 2021. He was a wonder from day one until the end. He certainly put up a special fight with cancer. Beloved son of Gerald and Della Dunham, and brother of Chad and the late Kyle. A celebration of life will be held at the Sharbot Lake Legion, Sunday September 26, 1-3pm. COVID restrictions apply.

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OBITUARY Parks, Earle Lawson

May 14th, 1945 - September 16th, 2021 It is with profound sadness that the family announce the passing of Earle Parks in his 77th year. He passed away unexpectedly in hospital following a brief illness on September 16th, 2021. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Cheryl (nee Matheson) Parks, his daughter Angela (Scott) Cameron, and his son David (Betty Shanks) Parks. Proud grandfather of Kent and Kara Cameron, and Makayla Parks. Earle is survived by his siblings, Joyce Heney, Gordon (Cathy) Parks, Doris (Cliff) Elford, and sister-in-law Bette Parks. He was predeceased by his parents John and Bessie (nee Gaylord) Parks, and brother Robert Parks. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, and cousins. Earle loved to have friends of the family around and welcomed everyone. He was very proud of his 26 years of service with the Ontario Provincial Police. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Tuesday September 21st, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Due to current restrictions, the funeral service will be held privately followed by interment in Zealand Cemetery. In remembrance of Earle, those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Maberly or the Maberly Agricultural Society.

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he Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) programs had continued through the past year with virtual presentations. They would now like to invite you to join them to in person presentations. Everyone is welcome. Reserve your space, now, for upcoming free luncheons. Seating is limited. Covid screening will be done upon arrival and social distancing and mask use will be required. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) is a program designed to bridge the gap between senior citizens and law enforcement. The ultimate goal of the Ontario Provincial Police in Frontenac is to address issues and concerns among our growing population of seniors. The local SALT Council determines the needs of the community’s senior population as they relate to crime prevention and safety awareness, and coordinates activities to meet those needs. SALT endeavors to find ways to minimize the difficulties seniors face in a changing world. Working together, they try to find ways to provide information to older adults in South Frontenac. • South Frontenac SALT holds a presentation every other month. The next event is November 19, 2021. Join us at Grace Hall in Sydenham (Southern

In Memoriam King W. Stinchcombe

July 9,1936 - September 29, 2018 It is very quiet around here, as you were quiet. We miss you; your strength, your sureness, your depth. We are trying to look after your home, the farm, but what was easy for you is often hard for us. You would love the new dog, Queen. She is so much like Lady, A whacky, loving Border Collie, with all of the innate rules a Border Collie is born with. Hope and Stan are often here,and the Stinchcombe name lives on in the land. You are with us in every way, every day. You surround us. We miss you. We love you. Carol, Hope and Stan

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• Perth Road United Church has returned to in-person services. While in Stage 3, inperson services are limited to 25 people in the church. All COVID restrictions/protocols will be in place. We will advise you of any changes. • BIRTHDAY WISHES to those who have birthdays this week. • Rural Frontenac Community Services is offering an EarlyON program for children and their families in your community. EarlyON offers free programs for parents and caregivers with children from birth to 6 years of age. Programs have moved to a pre-registered format where all participants are required to sign up in advance at https://www.keyon.ca/en/ • The schedule for September and locations within your community can be found at: earlyon@rfcs.ca • For more information, please contact: Marcie Webster, Native RECE, (Regis-

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tered Early Childhood Educator), Rural Frontenac Community Services, 1004 Art Duffy Rd. Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0. Tel: 613.279.3151. Email: marciea@rfcs. ca. Website: www.rfcs.ca • 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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Rhonda Watkins 613-479-2447 rhonda139@gmail.com 613-264-5325 • After much anticipation and excitement, The Back Roads Studio Tour will finally be arriving this weekend!! This Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26 from 10am-4pm, you can travel around our North Frontenac Community and visit many of the talented Artists and Artisans! For more information, you can visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com. • How exciting to have a cheese factory in our area! The Back Forty Artisan Cheese is very excited to be one of the studios on our Community Back Roads Tour! They will be set up outside under cover with their cheeses and Jenna Rose screen printed textiles! This year, they will also have Carol Kavish, a talented artist visiting with her paintings! • North of 7 is now hiring part time and full time cashiers, servers and kitchen staff! Experience is always an asset! Feel free to e-mail your resume to Bill James at bjames03@sympatico.ca or apply in person at the store. • Happy 30th wedding anniversary this month to Karen and Carl Schonauer!! Wishing you both many more years of happily wedded bliss!!

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Employment Opportunity Waste Site Attendants Casual Positions

The Township is seeking resumes for two (2) vacant casual Waste Site Attendant positions, from highly motivated, experienced, hands-on people to join our municipal team. Working under the direction of the Waste/ Recycling Lead Head (WRLH), the incumbents will assist the WRLH with overseeing and monitoring the waste disposal and recycling activities at the applicable municipal waste site(s), and provide information to residents.

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• What is a Kairos Blanket Exercise? It is a workshop designed to help non-indigenous Canadians understand the experience that indigenous peoples had when white settlers began to take over the land. If you have been uncomfortable, shocked, saddened or frustrated by hearing the stories of children who suffered in residential schools, this is a way to broaden your understanding and make a commitment to reconciliation. Just in time for September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we will be holding a Kairos Blanket Exercise on Saturday, Sept 25 at 1pm in the Legion Hall in Sydenham. The workshop is free, but registration is required, at eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.ca/ myevent?eid=170725403277

The salary range is $19.60 to $22.84 per hour. Hours will vary and weekend work will be required to meet the job requirements. Typically peak season hours range from 30-44 hours per week, with reduced hours in off-season.

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ing us safe. • John W has spent a lot of time removing rust and then painting the railings. They look great now. The Community Centre is clean and tidy thanks to the many volunteers. • The last time I was in the foyer of the Community Centre, the 'Share the Harvest' fridge was full of cucumber, tomato, zucchini, squash, kale, carrots, onions. Thanks to those who are making the deposits of vegetables. And I hear that those who are making veggie withdrawls are thoroughly enjoying them. The foyer of the hall is open all the time and you are welcome to go in and help yourself.

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FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 12, 2021

A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office.

Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual fall dam draw down in the Napanee region on, or after, Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

For further information, please contact Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng, Public Works Manager at (613) 479-2231 ext. 230 or email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures:

Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes.

• Upper Arden Dam below Big Clear Lake • Middle Arden Dam • Laraby Rapids Dam below Beaver Lake • Varty Lake Dam • James Lazier Dam • Bellrock Dam • 13 Island Lake Dam • Second Depot Lake Dam Property owners upstream from these structures can expect water levels to decrease to normal fall levels and should ensure that all boats, floating docks, etc., have been removed before Monday, October 11, 2021. (613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 QuinteConservation.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation.

Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on October 7, 2021 clearly marked “Confidential – Casual Waste Site Attendant” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

We are a, fully accredited 64 bed, LTC Home that is owned and operated by Land O’Lakes Community Services and managed by Extendicare. We have the following positions available:

Casual – Dietary Aide/Cook Recognition of Previous Experience, on the job training will be provided Benefits Including, EHC, RRSP. Dental, Life, Vision, and WI. Uniform/shoe Allowance Paid Vacation. Please send resume to: Sandra Meeks, FSS At smeeks@extendicare.com #124 Lloyd St, Box # 100, Northbrook Ontario K0H 2G0 Fax: 613-336-9144 In Ontario, Pine Meadow accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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Thursday September 23

OMPAH - AFGHAN REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITTEE 1:30pm. Ompah Hall. Brainstorming session. all welcome, COVID restrictions apply. Limited hall capacity. Call Pete - 613-479-2659 SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm-2pm. Grace Hall.

Friday September 24

SNOW ROAD STATION - SALT ON FIRE SAFETY 11am. Snow Road Fire Hall (14105 Rd.509) A Presentation on ‘Fire Safety for Seniors’. Free BBQ lunch Part of a series of safety talks provided by SALT - Central & North Frontenac Seniors and Law Enforcement Together. RSVP to Rural Frontenac Community Services 613 279-3151.

Sat Sep 25 – Sun Sep 26

NORTH FRONTENAC BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm Daily. http://northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com/

Saturday September 25

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Hall. Come out and enjoy what local vendors and artisans have to offer. SYDENHAM - KAIROS BLANKET EXERCISE 1pm. Sydenham Legion. Free workshop to help foster understanding of indigenous reality. Registration required eventbrite.ca/myevent?eid=170725403277 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 September 26

DENBIGH/VENNACHAR - BBQ AND AFTERNOON OF MUSIC 10:30am. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Service at 10:30 am with Marie Joynt speaker, and music with Marie Joynt and Coleman Boomhour. BBQ to follow. Bring lawn chair. Weather dependent event, call 613-333-2318 VERONA - DRIVE-IN CHURCH CONCERT 10am-3pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Old musical friends Jessica Wedden and Jon Mclurg to perform

Tuesday September 28

OMPAH - MOBILE VAX CLINIC 2pm-5pm. Ompah Hall. No appointment needed! Anyone born 2009 or later is eligible. Pfizer and Moderna vaccine available for first or second shot Presented by Kingston Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health

Wednesday September 29

Friday October 1

Rebekah’s are once again selling home make, frozen, 9’’ pies at $12 each. These pies must be ordered by Oct 1st and they can be picked up at the Golden Links hall in Harrowsmith on Oct. 8 between 9 am and 12. To order your pies call Wilma at 613-876-1330.

Saturday October 2

BATTERSEA - PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 10am-4pm. Battersea Ball Diamond. $5 per person, $20 for family. Beloved and traditional interactive elements like crafts, games and cookie decorating will not be offered on site this year to help keep everyone safe. All events to be held at the ball diamond. Info BatterseaPumpkinFestival.com Call 613-572-6213 to volunteer VERONA - VENDOR VILLAGE 9am-2pm. 4309 Maple Drive. 6 local gardeners, 12 crafters. Rain or shine, Every Saturday until Thanksgiving

Monday October 4

“WHAT TO DO WITH BIG SAD” 10:30am. (Zoom event) A discussion about coping with loss and grief”. Please Join Us. Open to everyone. Presented by Rural Frontenac Community Services. To register, please call 613-279-3151.

Saturday October 9

INVERARY - TURKEY DINNER 4pm. Storrington Lions Hall. $20 pp. With all the fixings. Order by October 6. Call Theresa at 613-336-2086. All proceeds to Storrington Lions Club NORTHBROOK - HARVEST FEST 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Fall items for sale and baked bean contest. Bake sale

Tuesday October 12

SHARBOT LAKE - AGM 2pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Email kickandpush.sharbotlake@gmail.com for Zoom link. All welcome

HARROWSMITH - OCTOBER PIE SALE Golden Links Hall. Harrowsmith

Sharbot Lake Royal Canadian Legion Celebrates 75 Years! June Crawford, President n May 1st, 1946, following a talk from the then Legion District Commander, applications from local Veterans were taken to form a Branch in Sharbot Lake. Following an election, the Branch’s first President was William Meldrum; 1st Vice Bill Hawley and 2nd Vice Roly Irwin; Secretary Ken Alexander; Treasurer Len Sly and Sgt at Arms Don Jarvis. The Branch was named after Tom Hollywood Sr., who had five sons in the army in the First World War. Two sons were later killed overseas in the Second World War. The story is when the Charter came into effect on May 29th, 1946, the original name Hollywood Branch was misspelled on the Charter to read Hollowood thus the name on the Charter remained. Fif-

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teen members were picked for the Charter; Comrades Wm Meldrum, W. Hawley, R Irwin, K. Alexander, L. Sly, G. Crain, E. Bonner, G Beatie, D. Reynolds, T. St. Pierre, R Greer, A Brash, W. Parks, W Blakely, H. Raymo and C. Gordon. Unfortunately, due the Covid-19 closures, the Legion was unable to hold any type of celebration on our Anniversary May 29th. The Legion supports Veterans, Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and their families to ensure they get the care and support they deserve. The Legion is a non-profit organization assuming the responsibility of maintaining the tradition of Remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice by defending our great nation in past and present conflicts, so that we as Canadians can live in the freedom that we enjoy today! The Legion wishes to thank all our Frontline Workers who remained during this Covid-19 Pandemic by keeping our grocery store, bank, post office, pharmacy, Medical

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Centre, service stations, Beer Store and LCBO open to serve the Community. The Legion also wishes to thank The Federal Government, Provincial Government and Dominion Command who gave us grants to maintain our Legion throughout the Pandemic. Also, thank you for all our private donations received. To show our appreciation to the Community, and to celebrate our 75th Anniversary, on September 26th, 2021, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sharbot Lake Hollowood Branch 425 will be holding an Open House and BBQ. We welcome everyone to come out to help us celebrate our Anniversary and show our appreciation for the Frontline Workers who supported us throughout the Pandemic. It is also a good opportunity to talk with a Legion Member to learn what the Legion does for our Veterans and Community and what the Legion itself has to offer socially in the way of in-house activities. Perhaps even consider joining our organization. The Legion is worth celebrating! It is a vital part of this Community of Central Frontenac. We do not want to see the Legion close! Volunteers are needed to keep us open in the years to come. ■

Mayor’s Declaration Annual Fire Prevention Week

“Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” It’s time for Fire Prevention Week! North Frontenac Fire Department is urging families to stay focused and be aware of the sounds of fire safety as part of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 3 – 9, 2021, is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, focus is on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, their necessity, and how the sounds they make help save lives. Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire. The leading cause of household fires is unattended cooking. THEREFORE, I (Ron Higgins) Mayor of the Township of North Frontenac do hereby declare October 3-9, 2021, as Fire Prevention Week throughout the Township, and I urge all people in North Frontenac to keep themselves and those around them safe while at home, maintain and check your smoke alarms, practice their fire escape plan, and have two ways out in the event of a fire emergency; and please support and learn from the many public safety activities and efforts by our own North Frontenac’s Fire and Emergency Services during Fire Prevention Week 2021

Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9!

Open House - Snow Road Fire Hall October 8, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The North Frontenac Fire Department will be holding a Kitchen fire demonstration and an open house on October 8, 2021 at Snow Road Fire Station, to raise public awareness about the importance of “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” The open house will include: • Free BBQ – hamburgers and hot dogs and an Open House at the Snow Road Fire Station, 14105 Road 509; • Live demonstration of a kitchen fire; • The latest safety products available, such as the new Lithium Smoke Alarms which will last up to 10 years and other fire safety devices • Hand-outs and free promotional items. • Sparky the Fire Dog will be in attendance for the children. Join us at Snow Road Fire Station to learn about what you can do to protect your family and home. Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9!

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Kennebec Lake Airstrip Owner Worries About Trespassers, And Safety By Jeff Green ean Binkley is a mortgage broker from Kingston, and an amateur pilot. In 2019, with a couple of his friends, he bought the former Baker property on the north shore of Kennebec Lake. The property includes a cottage and a large cabin, and it also has a 2,000-foot long private air-strip that remains in use. “The airstrip is used by me and my partners to come and go, and by others who contact us and ask if they can use it,” said Binkley. The strip is not a registered aerodrome but it is known in the flying community and is used. “People have to let us know they are coming, and it does not have lights so it is primarily for day use,” said Binkley. Since buying the property, Binkley and his partners have developed good

relationships with the local community, he said. “We love it here, can't wait to fly or drive in whenever we can.” But there has been a problem with people trespassing on the property and using the runway for recreational purposes, which is a safety concern. “The road approaching the strip is marked private, but people do come in.” Binkley said he has seen people walking their dog, and running along the airstrip which would be a problem if a plane came in for landing at the same time. But what he is really concerned about is drag racing. He has seen tire tracks on the runway, and even chunks of asphalt have been broken off. He installed a camera and there have been vehicles racing on the

runway late in the night. “If a plane lands and hits a chunk of asphalt the wrong way it can be dangerous, even deadly, '' Binkley said. ”Whoever is doing this should know what they may be causing.” It is also against federal law, the federal Aviation Act, to cause damage to, trespass onto and to cause damage to runways, so anyone who decides to go on a joyride on the runway risks more than a simple provincial trespassing offence. “We have reported to the police and they are investigating, but we want people to know this is a dangerous thing to do,” said Binkley. “We hope whoever is doing it will realise they are risking serious charges and could be causing serious damage to aircraft or worse. ■

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LIVING HERE Final Tax Installment Reminder – September 30, 2021 Final Tax Notices were issued the week of June 1, 2021. Please contact the tax department if you have not received your bill. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: June 30 & September 30th, 2021. For more information, please email us at taxes@ southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200.

Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – October 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM • Committee of the Whole – October 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm • Committee of Adjustment – October 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm

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 on the Township’s social media, website or at www. engagefrontenac.ca for updates and way to participate.

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.

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.

Job Opportunities • Posting #21-14-PS – Director of Public Services – Closes September 24, 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 .

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.

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Help Prevent Bear Encounters Put your garbage out in a secure container at 7:00 am on your collection day

News & Public Notices Sydenham Road Micro-Surfacing Starting September 20 During the week of September 20th, 2021, the Township will be moving forward with pavement rehabilitation activities on sections of Sydenham Road between Horning Road and Rutledge Road. Motorists travelling through this area should anticipate traffic delays along with rotating lane closures. The Township is asking that drivers proceed slowly through the construction and obey all signs and traffic control personnel throughout the work zone in order to ensure the safety of local workers and other travellers. Gilmour Point Park Beach in Battersea Temporarily Unsafe for Swimming On Friday September 17, 2021, the Kingston District Office of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks received a notification regarding a possible harmful algal bloom at Gilmour Point Beach on Dog Lake in Battersea. Until samples can be taken and tested, the Township is recommending that residents temporarily refrain from swimming or entering the water at the beach, located at 1763 Wellington St. Battersea, until the Ministry of Environment can confirm that the adverse event has been resolved. Township Working to Restore Public Access on Hinchinbrooke Road for Winter On July 15, 2021, Hinchinbrooke Road was closed just North of Silver Rock Lane at Spring Lake due to a partial road collapse. Following a geotechnical review it has been determined that a full reopening of the road may not be possible until the spring. In order to alleviate some travel concerns, the Township anticipates single-lane traffic will be restored at this location in time for winter.

THINGS TO DO Battersea Pumpkin Festival Visit the village on October 2nd from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for the 27th Annual Battersea Pumpkin Festival! The organizing committee has been hard at work preparing for a modified, COVID-19 safe event featuring a vendors market, live music, and of course – Pumpkins! Beloved and traditional interactive elements like crafts, games and cookie decorating will not be offered on site this year to help keep everyone safe. The event will be hosted in the Ball Park only opposed to all throughout the village, admission is $5 per person up to $20 per immediate family. Volunteers are wanted! Call Michelle at 613-572-6213 to learn how you can help out. Visit www.BatterseaPumpkinFestival.com for more information! 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.

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OUTDOOR BURNING PREVENTION & SAFETY TIPS Ensure there is no Burn Ban

Don't Build it too Having a Brush Fire? Call us. Big.

Conﬁrm there is no burning ban in piece by calling our office, visiting our website or checking the newspaper.

Campfires should be no more than 2x2 ft in size, and brush fires cannot exceed 10x10 ft., or exceed 1 metre in height.

If you are planning to burn brush, ensure you only burn approved items & notify the Fire Department at 613-376~3027 ext. 2234.

For more information, see By-law 2012-68 on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/bylaws/

Grass fires can burn more than just grass...

Sunrise & Sunset. Hours of open air burning are restricted to occur between sunrise and sunset, except for camping or cooking ﬁres.

Infractions.

Residents are reminded that any infraction of Bylaw 2012-68 can resuit in significant financial penalties.

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his September, the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour will be going ahead for the 8th consecutive year. Last year the Tour took a chance and went ahead in spite of Covid. The route was a little shorter than usual with artists showing in fewer locations. Only artists who could exhibit in an outdoor space and who felt comfortable doing so participated. It was felt that given where Covid was at the time, and the safety protocols that could be put in place, they would give it a try. They felt that after the almost total shut down of activities during the summer of 2020, people would be very glad to have a safe outdoor activity to join. The gamble paid off, and the 13 participating artistic felt they had one of the most successful tours ever. So they are very excited to be holding their annual show again this year on the weekend of Sept 25/26. Most of the original participating artists will be back on the tour in 2021. Once again the tour will meander through beautiful North Frontenac with studios located in Snow Road, Ompah, Plevna, Ardoch, and the Cloyne area. Artists learned last year that the public liked locations where more than one artist exhibited, and so are recreating that situation when they can. They are hoping that the lengthy tour along highways 506 and 509 will be quite straightforward to manage for those who want to visit as many artists as possible. Altogether 25 artists are on the tour, in 13 different locations. Most of the old favourites will be back, and 4 brand new artists have joined the tour. As always, there will be a big variety of art and craft represented, with something of interest to almost anyone. The list of artists and what they do would be too long for this article, but the tour web-

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accination is on a lot of people’s minds, and the subject of many conversations right now. It’s important to cut through the noise and get reliable facts. To combat misinformation and support community members, KFPL is hosting Navigating the News: Vaccination, an online talk with local health professionals. Learn why vaccine hesitancy is so widespread, how to distinguish trustworthy vaccine information sources from misinformation, and how to talk about vaccines with people who disagree. All of these skills are critical to managing our health as individuals as well as the wellbeing of our communities. “Vaccination is a complicated subject,” explained Anne Hall, Programming and Outreach Librarian. "Not only is each of us affected differently by COVID-19, depending on our age, existing health, the type of work we do and our living conditions, but then there are all the different vaccines and now their new names. Sometimes it seems like the experts change their minds every month, and social media is rife with conspiracy theories and dramatic claims. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed.” Dr. Golden Gao and Dr. Samantha Buttemer, both part of the Queen’s University Pubic Health and Preventative Medicine program, are leading the talk. It happens Monday, September 27, at 7 p.m. Attendees can register online at calendar.kfpl.ca., or over the phone at (613) 549-8888. This is the first talk in a new monthly series, Navigating the News, with a focus on how to inform oneself on complex topics and how to distinguish between reliable sources and misinformation. For more information about this event, visit www.kfpl. ca or call your local branch. ■

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