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Verona Car Show Returns for 25th Anniversary By Jeff Green he 25th annual Verona Car Show was a long time coming. COVID made it impossible to hold the show in 2020, but thanks to a community effort, the show returned last week (September 19) much to the delight of over 900 visitors. John and Julie Nizman, of Last Chance Auto Restore, which is located in the Moscow area in Stone Mills Township, began running the show in 2016 with the show's founder, Ed Asselstine, who wanted to see the show continue on. The car show started as a stand alone event, but joined forces with the Verona Festival when it started up at McMullen Park. The Verona Festival became the Cattail Festival and moved to the Lions Park. It folded after 2015. The show ran as a stand alone event between 2016 and 2019, gathering momentum each year. “We were very keen to bring the show back this summer after not being able to last year, but there were some obstacles of course,” said John Nizman. “COVID was a big one, of course, but so was finding enough volunteers to make it possible.” They did some preliminary planning over the spring and summer, letting many of their contacts in the car show community know they were working on a show, but the final decision by the Nizman's, and their new community partner, the Verona Lions Club, only happened in late August. The Nizmans let the classic car owners in the region and beyond know that the show was on and also arranged for sponsors, from Verona and the Kingston area, to help the event generate funds for local charities. The Lions Club effort was spearheaded by long-time Lions Executive members Doreen and Dale Morey. “We needed to find volunteers,” said Doreen Morey, “and I decided to contact some community groups to see if they were interested.” She approached the local scouts, as well as the Verona Ball Club, who use the Lions ballfield, and also the South Frontenac Museum. They all came through and provided volunteers. Along with Lions Club members who stepped up to run the canteen and provide site support, there were enough people available to put on the show. Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) were approached and they took a close look at all of the plans, and site, to ensure COVID restrictions were being adhered to, and they gave the

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show the green light. They came back, however, in the days preceding the car show, to do a kitchen inspection and to take a water test. Because of COVID, the regularly scheduled inspections at the Lions Hall, which has a commercial kitchen, have not been taking place. With the all clear from KFLAPH being secured just days before the show, the 25th annual car show was a go. The weather co-operated, the classic cars arrived to set up, and the show went off without a hitch. “One of the great things about it was that people came together,” said Morey. “John McDougall, who is with the museum, said that beyond raising money for the groups who provided volunteers, getting together to do something as a community, after 18 months of isolation, was heartening.” In addition to the cars and the canteen, there was a 50/50 draw, raffles, door prizes, and of course show prizes for the participating classic car owners. The Trevor Walsh group provided live music, the Lions Canteen was open all day, and the Scouts provided drinks. Not only was it a good time for the crowd, which was

down from the peak years because of COVID, and the short promotion window for the show, but the money raised was substantial for the Verona Lions to disburse. “John (Nizman) told us that they had raised as much as $13,000 in previous years, so we knew it could be a good fundraiser. But then we ended up with $15,600 in proceeds,” said Doreen Morey, “which is a lot of money for us to raise, especially in these times.” The Lions are meeting this week to decide how to divvy up the money, but Morey said the museum, the Scouts and the ball association will get the lion's share, and money will also go to the Verona Free Methodist Church Food hamper program, which helps out local families in need. “It is a lot of work, a ton of work, putting the car show on, but it is a lot of fun as well,” said Julie Nizman. With the $15,600 that was raised this year, the show has now raised over $61,000 over five years. Between 2016 and 2019, $46,024 was donated to the Verona Community Association, who were the community partners for 4 years.■

Vaccine Program Picks Up Steam In Region

ikely as a result of the requirement for a vaccine, for indoor dining and other events, the number of people getting first doses in Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington has seen the largest bump since early in the summer, and if it keeps up the number of eligible residents with at least one dose of vaccine will hit 90% by Halloween. The region is also on pace for 90% of eligible residents to be fully vaccinated by the end of November. The provincial target is for 90% of eligible Ontario residents to be fully vaccinated as soon as possible. At present, 86.7% of eligible Ontario residents have received a first dose of vaccine, and 81.15 are fully vaccinated. KFL&A is marginally above the provincial average, with 87.25% of eligible residents having one dose, and 81.7% having received two doses. The case load in KFL&A remains steady with 29 active cases and 10.3 per 100,000 population over the last seven days.

However there have been 6 cases among South Frontenac residents over the past 8 days, 2 of which are among Loughborough Public School students, constituting an outbreak at the school (see below). Students in grade 4 cohort at LPS home for a week Limestone District School Board media release On Sunday, KFL&A Public Health reported a second positive case of COVID-19 in a student in the Grade 4 cohort at Loughborough Public School. Identified students in this Grade 4 cohort are now required to isolate until October 3, returning to school on Monday, October 4, 2021. As a result of a second positive case, some students have been identified as close contacts because of a bus cohort, and there is a chance they could develop COVID-19. These affected students are isolating and will return to school as per guidelines outlined by KFL&A Public Health. Due to the second positive COVID-19 case in a student in

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ike many others, I did not pay much attention to the federal legislation to establish a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and make it a federal statutory holiday. For most of you reading this in our print, it is a day later than normal, because the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, fell on a Thursday and Canada Post was not operating yesterday. It turns out that the legislation establishing the holiday was passed only a few months ago, on June 3rd, in the waning days of the previous government. The timing coincided with the discovery of mass graves at residential schools, in several locations, across the country. The first discovery, near Kamloops, had been widely announced a week earlier, on May 27. But neither the holiday nor the mass graves were a surprise to those who had been paying attention. The graves were discussed in the report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commision (TRC) in 2015. In fact, 6 years earlier, in 2009, while the commission was in an earlier stage of its work, a request was made for federal funding to fund projects to identify the sites, but the request was denied by the federal government of the day. The TLC report also called for funding to discover the mass graves. Another of the TLC report recommenda-

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tions was for a national day of a commemoration for residential school survivors. A private members bill calling for such a day was tabled in 2017 but died on the order paper when the 2019 election was called. A second bill was tabled, this time by the government, in September of 2020, and took until June, 2021 to work its way through the system. It is odd to think of a holiday in honour of the victims and survivors of systematic abuse over 100 years, but the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is more akin to Remembrance Day than to Victoria Day in May or Family Day in February. And while Remembrance Day, for most of us, is marked by a ceremony at 11:11, there has been a call for a moment of silence at 2:15 on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to commemorate the 215 graves that were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Each year on Remembrance Day, there are also assemblies at schools to talk about historical events from the World Wars and more recent conflicts. Similarly, holding Orange Shirt Day and devoting school time to programming around the history of residential schools, in our public schools, is a feature of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Most of us do not know what we are being called upon to do for Truth and Reconciliation. We have lived our lives, oblivious to what was going on in our names, for decades, enjoying the benefits of a country whose land base had been stolen from the people who lived here before European

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• Looking for something to do on Saturday, Oct 2? Stop by the IOOF Hall in Parham from 10am to 2pm for the Anything and Everything Sale! Something for everyone… See you there! • These mornings have been gettin’ darn near frosty! Real pleased to have gotten our woodstove in this weekend. The changing of the leaves is upon us, and when you’re riding behind your buddy on the 4wheeler, cruisin’ the old Kick and Push, she looks like a page from an off-roading magazine. • Careful goin’ through Godfrey, now. It’s gone down to a 60km/h zone. Makes sense for all the traffic at the store there, as well as my very frequented LD PowerSports. The deer are out in full force, too. Just in time! Buck Bay Rd is really living up to its name. Seen a few real trophies by McNichols quarry. I’m sure they’re all but spoken for. Stay vigilant any time of day! • Happy Birthday to Seth Foster on Sept 24th! We’re cousins of some sort, I’m sure. Shout out to Zach Black and Jess Scalf, who love the paper! Have a great week, y’all!

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• Perth Road United Church has returned to in-person services. While in Stage 3, in-person 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. • 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. • I would like to close off this column with a poem of remembrance of nearly 3000 people who died due to the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001 MOURNING GLORIES (9/11) By Glen E. Smith I see Morning Glories falling, Cascading down the wall. They remind me of that September Morn’, Watching the Towers fall. The throng of purple-white blossoms!

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• Hi, everybody! Well, another month has come and gone and what a time we have had. Great sunny, warm days, but when it has rained, it’s rained hard! Yes, I am referring to politics as well as the weather. • This past weekend was really hopping in North Frontenac between the backroad studio tour, the catholic church chili and bake sale and the misc garage sales, there was lots to do! • Pine Meadow Nursing Home sends out a big thank you to Gerard and Nancy for treating them to delicious ice cream last week! What a cool treat!! • My family got to enjoy a delicious pork loin dinner at Shamrock Bakery last Friday night and it was superb! If you’re looking for a delicious meal, tomorrow night, Fri Oct 1st, Nuala is serving Irish whiskey Guinness beef stew, with fresh herb mashed potatoes and Irish soda bread! I am getting hungry just thinking about it! Dinner is served at 5pm and it costs only $16! You can phone Nuala at 416 834-0988 to reserve your meal! • Most collisions between cars and deers happen between October to December, when deers are on the move more. Please drive safely, and a good habit that has really helped me is to watch the sides of the road, too. It can really help!

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he Township is seeking new members to join the existing Harrowsmith Beautification Committee. Are you interested in promoting business and tourism in the Harrowsmith area? Looking for a forum to discuss community issues and supporting community activities? Interested residents are encouraged to submit an application or resume to the Clerk no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Submissions can be sent via email to amaddocks@southfrontenac.net, in person, or by mail to 4432 George St, PO Box 100, Sydenham, Ontario, K0H 2T0. Council will consider candidate selection on October 19, 2021. It is anticipated that the first meeting will be in early November and may require electronic participation from group members. For more information about the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee, please review the attached Terms of Reference, or contact Angela Maddocks, Clerk at 613-376-3027 Ext 2222 or via email at amaddocks@ southfrontenac.net

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Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercises (Part1/2) How are these types of exercises different? How they use oxygen: By definition, aerobic means “with oxygen” and anaerobic means “without oxygen.” Aerobic exercises require oxygen for fuel; they cause you to breathe faster and more deeply, maximizing the amount of oxygen you can take in. Anaerobic exercises do not rely on oxygen for fuel and do not last as long. With short and intense periods of exercise you can’t take in as much oxygen, so the body ends up producing lactic acid and muscles fatigue more quickly. However, the benefits of anaerobic exercise don’t rely on endurance, so this response isn’t a bad thing. How long it takes: Aerobic exercises are typically endurance-type exercises that rely on keeping your heart rate steadily elevated over an extended period of time. Anaerobic exercises are typically more intense and involve bursts of energy over short intervals of time. The rate of your heartbeat: Both exercises get your heart rate up, the difference lies in how high and how steadily. Typically, aerobic exercises have a steady, elevated heart rate that is between 70% and 80% of your maximum heart rate. You will be out of breath, but not so much that you cannot keep up. By contrast, anaerobic exercises can take you up to 80–90% of your maximum heart rate—an intense zone that can only be sustained for shorter periods of time. The higher end of anaerobic training can take you up to 100% of your maximum heart rate. The benefits of this exercise come from what you can accomplish in those bursts of intensity.

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Classical Music Returns to the MERA Schoolhouse

usic at Mera is proud to announce the return of the very popular duo of pianist Frédéric Lacroix and cellist Paul Marleyn on Sunday, October 3, 2:00 PM to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners. Cellist Paul Marleyn tours regularly in North America, Europe and Asia. As a frequent participant in summer festivals including the Prussia Cove, Busan, Festival of the Sound, Domaine Forget, Casalmaggiore, Leicester and Ottawa international festivals, he collaborates with artists such as Boris Berman, Miriam Fried, James Somerville, Paul Neubauer, MarcAndré Hamelin, Steven Dann, Joshua Bell, and with members of the Tokyo, Vermeer, New Zealand, St. Lawrence and Hagen quartets. He has appeared as soloist with the London Philharmonia, Belgrade Philharmonic, European Chamber, Winnipeg Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Symphony Nova Scotia, KitchenerWaterloo Symphony, Thunder Bay Symphony and Manitoba Chamber orchestras. He has made several compact disc recordings on the United Records, CALA, ATMA, Signum Classics, CBC and RCA Victor labels. From 1993-7, Paul was principal cellist of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and has served at professor of cello at the University of Manitoba, and more recently at the University of Ottawa, where he now mentors an award-winning studio of young cellists. Pianist Frédéric Lacroix has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia as a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative pianist, having performed with many of Canada’s most important musicians. He has made regular radio appearances on the Canadian CBC and SRC or the American NPR. Following the University of Ottawa’s purchase of a fortepiano in 1997, Frédéric has devoted part of his time to the study and performance of music on period keyboard instruments, for which he was recognized as the Westfield Center Performing Scholar for the 2008- 09 and has presented numerous concerts (solo, chamber music, with orchestra) in Canada and the United States as harpsichordist and fortepianist. Intrigued by the seemingly infinite diversity of new music, Frédéric has enjoyed collaborating with composers and performers in the premiere of a number of Canadian and American works. Frédéric is also active as a composer, having composed for the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, the Society of American Music, the Canadian University Music Society, the Choeur Classique de l’Outaouais and other noted Canadian musicians. His song cycle, Nova Scotia Tartan (2004), is featured on Hail, a disc dedicated to Canadian Art Song. Much in demand as collaborative artist, teacher, adjudicator and composer, he currently teaches piano and composition at the University of Ottawa. He holds degrees from the University of Montreal, the University of Ottawa, and Cornell University, where he recently completed his Doctorate degree in keyboard performance practice. Tickets are $25, plus fees, and are available only at Ticketsplease.ca. All attendees must be double vaccinated, as required by the Province of Ontario. ■

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Backroads Studio Tour Draws Steady Stream Of Patrons By Craig Bakay

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olding a studio tour and exhibition during a pandemic has become old hat for the Backroads Studio Tour. For the second straight year, the 25 artist/artisans opened up 13 venues that drew a steady line of people looking to get out of the house on the last weekend in September. “We’ve had two or three cars here all the time,” said Betty Hunter at EJH Creations. “Many of the artists usually do summer craft shows . . . we still keep making things and we need to sell some to get it out of our house. “Customers and vendors have asked for a safe environment outdoors and in a way, it’s actually been better during the pandemic. “People enjoy getting out.” This has been painter Linda Rush’s second time joining Hunter. “I changed locations last year,” she said. “I was at my own studio on River Road but this is an outdoor safe location. “We’re very happy people could get out.” Rush’s own work has changed a bit during this past pandemic year. She’s started producing portraits, albeit as part of her landscape works. But the chiaroscuro and deep light/dark contrasts are still there. “I think I’ve always been interested in portraits so it was time,” she said. “And we don’t go in for pastel colours. “I think the harsh way of life causes us to see things more vividly here in the North Country.” Hunter and Rush were joined by rookie Liz Jackson, who was presenting her non-thematic acrylic depictions

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of cottage life and people in public for the first time. “When I finished Grade 13, I had to choose between art school and nursing school,” she said. “I got chicken and chose nursing. “But I’ve always taken life drawing and classes so when I got a health scare, I decided it was time to do what I wanted.” Her lakeside scenes are presented in a naïve style, but rendered expertly. She seems to have a gift for composition and her most interesting work is how she revisits the same scene with a slightly different perspective, cropping in and/or zooming out. “I paint what I know and I live on a lake,” she said. While most of the venues were outdoors, there was one that was not. Clar-Mill Hall hosted three vendors and at one point, it looked like the covid passport thing was going to make its debut in North Frontenac there. But painter Brian Bailey said they checked with the Health Unit and since this was a retail operation, the proof of vaccination was necessary. They still took names for contact tracing, had plenty of hand sanitizer available, everybody wore masks and, to accommodate social distancing, there were only three vendors in a space that has in the past held many more. “We don’t have a studio setup to deal with covid,” said Leane Bailey. “But we can’t really set up outside because pastels don’t do well with rain. “But it’s been really good.” “I like being inside because I can leave things out overnight,” said Trina Gorr of Grindstone Pottery. “People seem to be enjoying being out for a little adventure and I sell enough to support my pottery habit.” “I do have a studio but it still needs stairs to get to it,” said Marion Farrell of MarZeeDotes (her nickname as a child) Designs. “So it’s good to come here. “You know people are smiling behind the masks and this is a good way to meet people.” And although it wasn’t officially part of the tour, the annual St. Killian’s Church chilli and bake sale was totally sold out before the 1 p.m. close. ■

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Sharbot Lake Pickleball 'Court Of Dreams' Hosts Successful Tourney

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by Jeff Green he Sharbot Lake Pickleball Association started out as an idea less than a year ago. Sandy Robertson took a look at the derelict tennis court at the former Sharbot Lake Public School site, which was heaving with cracks, and had Manitoba Maple vines covering most of its fence. She knew that Pickleball was popular, although she had never played the game, and thought maybe she could leverage that popularity into a plan to make the tennis court a community asset once again. She is connected with physically active community members through the fitness classes she is involved in and through the swimming, biking and snow-shoeing groups that Rudy and Joan Hollywood organise, so she sent out an email in January to an email list that she had put together. The response was positive, and some people, including a former principal at the former school, Frank Girard, and Sharbot Lakers Bob and Rhonda Young, stepped forward and began cleaning the court, and clearing the Manitoba Maple, in the spring. After securing support from the district recreation committee, the newly formed SLPA (Sharbot Lake Pickleball Association) raised $7,000, from local individuals and businesses, to put a coat of paving on the court, buy some equipment, and install wind blocking fabric on the fence. When Ontario came out of the 3rd wave of COVID in June, and outdoor sports were a go, morning Pickleball in Sharbot Lake started. Sometimes 4 or 5 people showed up, sometimes more. As the summer hit, people started coming out in the late afternoon and early evening, after the heat of the day. When people showed up, they gave their email addresses. A Snapchat group formed, to coordinate scheduling. “When we set it all up, with equipment in lockers by the fence, it was designed so people could come and go and arrange games on their own. We thought it would eventually require more organisation than that, but it didn't happen this summer. Everyone co-operated. If odd numbers

showed up, people took turns sitting out every 45 minutes or so. Pickleball is very accommodating that way,” said Sandy Robertson. Summer residents started to come out too, joining the permanent residents to form a Pickleball community, and in September, the moderate weather has only brought more people to the court. So, when plans came together for a tournament, to be held on Saturday (September 25), a full slate of Pickleballers showed up. Teams were put together by the association in order to try and make as even a competition as possible, and timed games were held in the preliminary rounds, followed by games to 11 in the quarter and semi-finals. Then it was time for the final, after which the team of Niro Mahan and Cheryl Michell emerged victorious. The next step for Pickleball in Sharbot Lake takes place this fall. A delegation will be bringing a request supported by a growing community of supporters, to Central Frontenac Council. The Pickleball Association would like to start fund raising for an upgrade of the playing surface, improvements to the fence and a more permanent solution to the Manitoba Maple problem, but before doing that they need something from the township, who owns the property. “We are going to be asking Council to make the court a permanent feature of the former school site,” said Robertson. The township is planning to develop the site for seniors housing and community use, and perhaps commercial use as well, and they are keeping all options on the table about the layout of the development, which might mean having to build a new court somewhere else in Sharbot Lake. “What is better for active seniors than a Pickleball Court and ready made active community at their doorstep” said Robertson. A proposal should be in front of council sometime in October. For further information about Sharbot Lake Pickleball, email Sandraleerobertson@gmail.com ■

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By Jeff Green he Oborne family put up a cottage before Skootamatta Lake even had its name. Back in 1921 when Jim and Lynn Oborne’s grandfather Alfred built a cottage on a 3-acre island on the lake, it was known as Loon Lake. The land was owned by the Crown and in order to get ownership of a number of lots on the three-acre island and a twoacre parcel on the mainland, a cottage needed to be constructed on each of the lots within two years. “I think he would put a cottage on one lot, get the deed, and then move the cottage to another lot,” Jim Oborne said last week, from the original Oborne cottage on the island, which is now accessible via a causeway. The Bey’s, a Mohawk family, had a camp on the island, in a spot where the prevailing winds kept the mosquito population down. The Bey’s had construction skills and ended up building some of the cottages on the lake. Johnny Bey, the elder of the family, was also a furniture maker, and made chairs, tables and benches for the Oborne cottages. Some of his pieces are now housed in the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne. Jim Oborne was a boy when he first came to Skootamatta Lake in 1948, and he has returned almost every year since. He now owns the family cottage, and his sister Lynn lives nearby, having retired to the lake on a full-time basis. “For many years I would make sure to get here by July 1st, which was my father

Ross's birthday,” he said this week from his cottage. Ross Oborne was a young child when his father started building on Skootamatta. He maintained a lifelong association with the lake, celebrating his July 1st birthday until he turned 97 in 2012. He died on June 28, 2013. Jim Oborne has made his home in Winnipeg since the 1970’s, making it harder to get to the cottage property, but ever since he retired he has spent up to 5 months on the lake. Until last year, that is, when he did not travel east at all because of the pandemic. This summer was almost the same, but when things finally started to open up, he decided to make a trek east. Instead of flying, he drove with his son, and arrived in late August. “I can’t tell you how much I’ve missed this place, not only the feeling of being at the lake, but the community and the memories are very special to me,” he said last week. He also noted that things have changed since 2019. “I went to Finnegan’s store in Cloyne, which was Grand’s store back in 2019. I told them that I remember when it was Gibson’s store, where we got all of our supplies when I was young and we spent summers on the lake. There was another store, Watson’s, which was on the North Addington Education Centre site. Back then, people either went to one store or another, not both, at least that’s what all the people we knew did. We only went to Gibson’s. ■

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Library Cards: Not Just A Piece Of Plastic By Shayla Bradley - KFPL

haven’t been a student for quite some time, but September still feels like a blank page in a new notebook to me. Of course, now that I have little scholars of my own, back-to-school also feels incredibly busy, which is why I’m just thinking about September now. That’s actually a fairly good representation of my Septembers: an open book of possibilities, and, often, me wondering where exactly I left that book. My library thoughts for you this month follow both of those themes! First: the possibilities. Our neighbours in the United States mark September as Library Card Sign-up Month. For us, Canadian Library Month comes in October, which means that, between the two, we’re right on time to talk about all of the reasons why you should have — and use — a library card. With students back to school too, there’s never been a better time to get access to materials that can help with homework, research, and after-school entertainment. A patron of ours shared a story re-

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FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 12, 2021 Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual fall dam draw down in the Napanee region on, or after, Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures: • 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

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INPUT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFICIAL PLAN UPDATE TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS are invited to provide suggestions for the Township’s Official Plan 5-Year Review. Please submit the following, by Friday, October 15th, 2021: • Suggested topics to include in the Official Plan Update • Suggestions on how to achieve goals Information can also be found by visiting: https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/ OfficialPlanReview/ Your suggestions on issues and options may be emailed to the Planner or dropped off at the Township’s mailbox. For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Noelle Reeve RPP, MCIP, Planner 217 Harper Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 T: 613-267-5353 ext. 128 E: planner@tayvalleytwp.ca www.tayvalleytwp.ca

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South Frontenac Council September 21 By Wilma Kenny

Frontenac Transportation Services Nicky Gowdy, of Frontenac Transportation Services, based in Sharbot Lake, made an information presentation. Their mandate is centred on the principle that transportation is essential for anyone living in a rural community. Although they serve seniors, they also recognize that many other rural residents lack adequate (or, in the case of physically challenged individuals, appropriate) transportation to access not only medical care, but also groceries, community events, child care, etc. Gowdy noted that the provincial and federal governments have narrow definitions of public transportation which have severely limited the ability of rural municipalities to obtain funding to ensure all residents are able to fully participate in society. “We understand that this is changing. We are optimistically hopeful that Frontenac County can benefit.” Currently, many clients have to pay for their own rides: 15% of FTS’s funding comes from Frontenac County; the rest is user-pay. A ride from Sharbot Lake to Kingston is approximately $90.; from Plevna to Sharbot Lake approximately $72 and from Verona to Kingston approximately $50. Gowdy summarized: “Frontenac Transportation Service has a vision of a seamless transportation system to all residents of Frontenac County.” Councillor Ruttan asked whether there was any possibility of developing a public transit route. Gowdy said there have been some discussions: if a central public transit route could be established, their agency could augment it, by transporting people to meet the route. Councillor Revill asked what rides they had provided in South Frontenac: Gowdy said that Frontenac Transportation had provided 1500 rides in SF last year; 25% of which were for seniors. Quinte Conservation Authority Brad McNevin, CAO of Quinte Conservation, reported on the QCA’s intent to establish a capital reserve account for water and erosion control projects, which would be levied over 10 years, beginning in 2022. In order to ascertain the 10-year costs for a given municipality, each dam and their scope of work was broken down by benefitting municipalities; if a structure exists to reduce the threat and impact of flooding, each municipality downstream of that structure would be considered a benefitting municipality and they would be required to contribute to the maintenance of that dam. South Frontenac’s total contribution is calculated to be $507,710. McN-

Library Continued from p8

good library citizenship? I’m looking at you, fellow tardy book-returners. When I said I find myself wondering where, exactly, I left that book, I meant it quite literally. Lucky for me, KFPL is fine-free. All of the perks, none of the worry! I won’t tell you all the details of exactly how many books I’ve misplaced over the years, but I can tell you that I have a lot less anxiety about it since our library went fine-free in January. To be clear, this is not a free pass to check out an armload of materials and never bring them back. But our fine-free policies ensure that everyone can access the library, and all of those great things a KFPL card represents, without worrying about financial penalties if materials are a little bit overdue. If you lose or damage something we’ll still assess replacement fees, and if you leave something until it’s 21 days overdue we do place a block on the account, lifted as soon as we get the items back. So, whether you’re someone who has

evin described this as a “worst case scenario”, based on current estimate of costs, and without accounting for probable provincial assistance with water/ erosion control projects. Public Meeting A public meeting was held to receive comments from the public on an application from Don Allan to rezone a 76-acre property from Rural (RU) to Limited Service Residential – Waterfront (RLSW). This is a first step toward further development of the property, located just east of Verona. The land’s access is the intersection of Hinchinbrooke Road and Silver Rock Lane, it has frontage on Little Mud Lake and Hardwood Creek, and consists of forest and wetlands crossed by several private lanes which provide access to multiple waterfront properties. There were no comments from the public; staff will now proceed with planning for development of the property, and bring a detailed report with recommendations to a future Council meeting. Gravel Roads Council approved the expenditure of up to $150,000 from the Township’s Municipal Modernization Funding for the completion of the Gravel Roads Needs Study in 2022, after removing “Tax base” from terms of reference, and adding consideration of seasonal vs year-round usage. Mayor Vandewal closed off further suggestions with “This is just a starting point, let’s keep it general for now, there will be time later for specifics.” Community Grants: Intake 2 Three grants, to Battersea United Church, Perth Road Sunday school Hall, and Storrington Lions, totaling $10,000 were approved: the remaining AN estimated balance of balance of $18,838 would be carried forward to 2022 and added to the funds available for the program next year. An estimated balance of balance of $18,838 will be carried forward to 2022 and added to the funds available for the program next year. Covid-19 Community Grants A balance of unspent funds from the Community Grant and Program Funding Streams, estimated at $100,000, will be returned to the Township’s Working Reserve. Battersea Docks Councilor Sleeth asked about the Battersea public docks: “The season is almost closed, and there are still no docks.” Mayor Vandewal replied that they were still being built, and “are probably not a high priority (for this year).” ■

never returned something late in your life, or someone a little more like me, you’re equally welcome to max out your library card. If you or a family member aren’t a cardholder yet and you want to become one, it’s as easy as dropping into your local branch. If you’re over age 16, bring identification with your name and current address. Anyone under 16 can get a card when a parent or legal guardian shows their own ID and signs for the card. If you don’t have ID with your current address, we have a few things to try — just ask at your branch, or call ahead. If you’re over 16, you can also apply online, then come into your branch with proof of address for your physical card. What will your library journey look like? The possibilities are endless! I’d love to hear your own stories of what being a library cardholder means to you. As always, you can find me at sbradley@kfpl.ca, or (613) 549-8888, extension 3524. ■

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

Oddfellows. Proof of vaccination required. VERONA - MINI LOCAL VENDOR VILLAGE 9am2pm. 4309 Maple Drive. Crafts and Veggies, 12 plus vendors, new vendors each week. COVID protocols in place

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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

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SYDENHAM - GRACE CENTRE MARKET 12pm2pm. Grace Hall. HARROWSMITH - OCTOBER PIE SALE Golden Links Hall. Harrowsmith 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 the 8th between 9 am and 12. To order your pies call Wilma at 613-876-1330. 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 PARHAM - ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING SALE 10am-2pm. Parham IOOF Hall. Something for everyone ... see you there! Sponsored by the

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INVERARY - OPEN MIC 5pm-10pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Attendees must prove full vaccine or provide recent negative COVD test. $2 fee, maximum of 81 people. Info - John or Carolyn 613-653-4447

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Sep. 30 - Nov. 3, 2021

A Safe Hunt is a Successful Hunt

Submitted by the Ontario Conservation Officers Association ith both small game and big game hunting seasons opening across the province the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind hunters to put safety first. “Any hunter planning to head out into the field this fall should keep safe hunting practices as a top priority,” says OCOA President Matthew McVittie, “Wear hunter orange, respect landowners and other hunters and always be aware of your surroundings while handling a firearm.” The OCOA would like remind all hunters to remember the following acronyms delivered in firearms safety ACTS and PROVE: - Assume every firearm is loaded - Control the muzzle direction at all times - Trigger finger must be kept off the trigger and out of the trigger guard - See that the firearm is unloaded – PROVE it safe - Point the firearm in the safest available direction - Remove all ammunition - Observe the chamber - Verify the feeding path - Examine the bore With new moose hunting regulations

coming into effect in many parts of the province this year, moose hunters are encouraged to review the Hunting Regulations Summary. “We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and successful hunt,” says McVittie, “Safe, responsible and legal hunting are crucial to ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy our natural resources.” Anyone with information about a natural resources or public safety related offence is encouraged to call the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry violation reporting line at 1-877-847-7667, contact their local Conservation Officer directly, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). For more information about natural resources regulations and enforcement please visit the OCOA website at http:// www.ocoa.ca or contact your local Conservation Officer. ■

PROPOSED 70m GUYED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ANY PERSON may make a written submission to either individual listed below by October 31, 2021 with respect to this matter. All comments must be received by the close of this business day. This project is a federal essential service undertaking under the EORN Cell Gaps initiative and the Proponent's mandate to improve coverage and capacity of the cell network in the region. Learn more about EORN at www.eorn.ca

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ANY PERSON may make a written submission to either individual listed below by October 31, 2021 with respect to this matter. All comments must be received by the close of this business day. This project is a federal essential service undertaking under the EORN Cell Gaps initiative and the Proponent's mandate to improve coverage and capacity of the cell network in the region. Learn more about EORN at www.eorn.ca

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the approval of this Site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (“ISED”). The Township of Addington Highlands has no jurisdiction in this matter other than as a commenting body to ISED and the Applicant. For more information contact the local ISED office at 1-855-465-6307.

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Land Use Authority Contact: Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Patricia Gray, Deputy Clerk / Planning Secretary (613) 336-2286, ext 202 deputyclerkplanning@addingtonhighlands.ca

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GREC Joins The Indigo Adopt-A-School Program

ranite Ridge Education is raising money for new book purchases in conjunction with Indigo Books. The school has been accepted as one of the recipient schools in the Adopt a School program. The program raises funds for high needs schools to help them purchase new books for their libraries. In the past, Granite Ridge held in person book sales to raise funds for the library; they can't do that this year. There are two ways to contribute to Adopt a School. Supporters can go to the bookstore that has partnered with Granite Ridge. The school was unable to partner with a more local bookstore because they were all committed, so they are partnered with the Coles bookstore in Cornwall, which is not exactly handy to Frontenac County. There is also an online option, thankfully. At Indigoloveofreading.com there is Adopt

a School with a yellow 'Donate' panel. That brings you to the Adopt a School page, and by typing Granite Ridge in the search bar or scrolling through a dropdown list, the Granite Ridge donation page will come up. “The nice thing about the donations is that we will also get a discount when we buy the books,” said Tracy Riddell, interim library tech at Granite Ridge Education Centre, “so donations stretch further.” There is also an Adopt a School box that pops up when purchasing online from Indigo/Chapters. The Adopt a School program has raised $33 million since 2004, helping a million students and 3,000 schools. The program ends in early October, however. Supporters are encouraged to donate as soon as possible. For further information, contact Tracy Riddell at 613-279 2131 ext. 414 ■ Neveah, a primary student at Granite Ridge Education Centre enjoys a good book.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

Second Intake Now Open: 2021 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program – Apply Now! The Township is accepting applications for the Lake Ecosystem Grant Program until October 29, 2021. The program is designed to support projects focused on encouraging the preservation, restoration, monitoring and analysis of lake ecosystems within South Frontenac. The program is open to not for profit community groups such as Lake or Lane Associations. The Lake Ecosystem Grant Program will fund up to 75% of eligible projects, with a maximum project cost of $10,000; however, larger requests will be considered on an exceptional basis and if funding permits. For more information, visit www.southfrontenac.net/grants/

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!

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.

Public Skating at the Frontenac Community Arena Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and Parent & Pre-school Skating each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, at a cost of $2.50 per person. A CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended. For parent and pre-school skating, young children must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface.

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. 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. 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 • 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 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.

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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.

Follow us on Facebook – @SouthFrontenacTwp Follow us on Twitter - @SthFrontenacTwp News & Public Notices Township of South Frontenac Seeking Harrowsmith Beautification Committee Members The Township is seeking new members to join the existing Harrowsmith Beautification Committee. Are you interested in promoting business and tourism in the Harrowsmith area? Looking for a forum to discuss community issues and supporting community activities? Interested residents are encouraged to submit an application or resume to the Clerk no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Submissions can be sent via email to amaddocks@southfrontenac.net, in person, or by mail to 4432 George St, PO Box 100, Sydenham, Ontario, K0H 2T0. Council will consider candidate selection on October 19, 2021. For more information about the Harrowsmith Beautification Committee, visit www.southfrontenac.net/committees/ 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. Notice of Closing – Portion of Unopened Road Allowance Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of an unopened road allowance. Location: Closure and transfer of a portion of an Unopened Road Allowance between Concessions 10 & 11 District of Storrington, Township of South Frontenac And Take Notice, that any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance has an opportunity to express their concerns at a meeting open to the public to be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 7:00 pm - electronic participation only via Zoom. There will NOT be any ability to attend the meeting in person to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The public may participate in the Public Meeting by registering to participate electronically through the Events Calendar on the Township’s website www.southfrontenac.net the week before the meeting. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to Michelle Hannah, Planning Assistant at mhannah@southfrontenac.net, before the above noted date. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https:// www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/

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n another sign that local communities are finding ways to come together after 18 months of COVID distancing, the Battersea Pumpkin Festival is a big go for this Saturday. The Vineline, the festival newsletter/program is calling it “The Pretty Big Day”. This year all of the events are taking place within the confines of the Battersea Ball Park. Many of the regular festival features will be up and running, with the exception of the popular pumpkin themed games. A large vendor market is being set up, however, and Bruce Downey will be on hand to carve a giant pumpkin. The King of the Swingers will be at home plate, and the United Church will be selling their famous pies on site. While the public will not be able to ride the rails this year, the Frontenac Society of Model Engineers will be demonstrating on their track at the park, and Bry the Magic Guy is back.

File photo: Battersea Pumpkin Festival

Wellington Street and Battersea Road will not be an active part of the festival, but they will be open. The house decorating contest is taking place and people can stroll by to have a look. The pumpkin carving and decorating contests are happening in virtual form. Go to batterseapumpkinfestival.com for details. “We are really excited about holding the festival this year. It will be different of course, but we are lucky to have the park as a venue that can hold many

people, and the vendor fair will be huge this year, about 40 vendors are coming out. We could not be doing this without volunteers, and so many have stepped forward, and our sponsors, including the township, Ormsbee's, the Creek, and Robert Hogan business. It is kind of cool that we have been able to put this together,” said Amanda Pantrey, Festival President. The entry fee is a mere $5, and attendees will be asked to wear a mask on the festival grounds ■

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September 30, 2021

Hook’s Building Centre Shop online from our website hooksbc.com, email thook@hooksbc.com or order by phone (613) 336-8416. Watch Instagram and Facebook for updates and hours of operation. Delivery or Curbside pick available. Keep up the good work self isolating and we will get through this.

Sexual Harassment Continues to Thrive in Many Canadian Workplaces By Anne-Marie Langan tatistics Canada released a report about workplace harassment in August 2021. The study confirms that both male and female workers continue to experience sexual harassment at work at unacceptable levels. In fact there has been little to no improvement for women or men since 2008, particularly those who work in the health, sales and services sectors. An interesting statistic from this study is that one in three women polled (32%) who works in a service or sales environment reported experiencing inappropriate sexualized behaviours in the past year and over half (52%) of these women were harassed by a client or customer. People who experience sexual harassment continue to be reticent to report their experience to a supervisor or someone in authority because they are embarrassed, fear that this will have an adverse effect on their careers and/or that they won’t be believed. According to another recent Statistics Canada Report, sexual harassment is also rampant at colleges and universities across Canada. In this sector it appears to be colleagues and peers who are most likely to harass the female faculty and students who appear to be most

likely to sexually harass male faculty and Phd Student researchers. It is interesting to note that a far greater proportion of women who were subjected to sexual harassment reported it to authorities in this setting (9 out of 10) provided that the perpetrator was not someone in a position of authority over them. This suggests that education may play an important role in preventing and addressing sexual harassment. Employers in Ontario are responsible to ensure the safety of their employees and to do whatever is in their power to prevent and address sexual harassment. This includes a situation where a customer or client is the harasser. If you are a manager, small business owner and would like to know more about your responsibilities in this regard, The Legal Clinic is offering free training for boards and managers, both virtually and in person. We also offer workshops for employees and high school students about how to address sexual harassment if they witness it or experience it in their workplace. For more information about these workshops, please contact Anne-Marie Langan at 613-264-7153 or by email at langana@lao.on.ca. You can also visit our website for more information at www. tlcshiwproject.com. ■

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