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Brenda Taylor – Ontario President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario By Jeff Green renda Taylor, long time member of the Princess Elizabeth Lodge #358 Brenda Taylor was celebrated at an inaugural banquet at the Golden Links Hall in Harrowsmith on Saturday Night. The banquet was held to mark her new role as the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario. Brenda had a different lead-in to the role than she normally would have. In 2019 she was nominated by the Princess Elizabeth Lodge to be a warden of the Ontario Assembly, and she was accepted. “The way it works is you spend a year travelling and visiting lodges as warden, and the next year they move you up to vice president, and you travel more widely, and then you become president in the third year. That way you get to know a lot of people before your year as president. We were shut down for a lot of that time, of course, but this year will be busy with travel.” But many people she meets will not be strangers, as she has been active locally and in the provincial organisation ever since joining the lodge 54 years ago. A lot of people travelled a long way to Harrowsmith on Saturday Night to celebrate with Brenda. As president, Brenda names a number of people from across the province as officers, and her officers are from diverse places such as Peterborough, Oshawa, Wheatley and North Bay. A number of them traveled to the Golden Links Hall to celebrate with her, including her officer from North Bay. There were two travellers, connected more with Brenda than with the Rebekah's, who made a much longer trek. Brenda's son Corey and grand-daughter Makala traveled from Taiwan to mark the occasion. “They were going to arrive on the day of the banquet and hide in the hall, so I would see them when I got there, but that would have resulted in too much crying, so they arrived a couple of days before and are staying a few weeks. Angel, Corey's wife, had to stay in Taiwan so I get

to visit with her virtually, which is too bad, but it is wonderful to have Corey and Makala here,” she said. Because of COVID, Brenda and her husband Reg had not seen their grand-daughter and son in over 3 years. “Makala was 7 and now she is 10. What a change,” Brenda said. On Saturday night, the hall, recently starting to host events after being closed for two years, was decked out to mark the occasion. “Members of our Lodge transformed the hall with such beautiful decorations on Saturday. It was remarkable,” she said. As president, Brenda is given the opportunity to name a charity that all 39 of the lodges will support, in addition to the other fundraising that they do. It was easy for Brenda to choose. She has been supporting the “Almost Home Kimmy Fund” ever since her daughter Kim died of cancer in 2006. “Almost Home”, in Kingston, provides free room and board for family members of cancer patients from far and wide who need in-patient treatment in Kingston. The “Almost Home Kimmy Fund”, supported by Lodge #358, has raised over $50,000 since 2007, one bake sale at a time, and will get a boost this year. While her own lodge has been able to survive and even thrive through COVID, with 25 very active members among a total membership of over 40, many Ontario Lodges are not in as strong a position, and as president, Brenda is committed to doing what she can to help. “We had been losing lodges over the years, even before COVID, because of aging, and COVID caused a number more to close.” There are 43 lodges in Ontario now, down from 54 in 2018. One of the reasons the Harrowsmith Rebekah's and their fraternal organisation, the Odd Fellows, have been able to keep the hall up, and charitable giving going, through the pandemic, is the phenomenal success they

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have had with take-out versions of the monthly dinners the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs put on for the local community. “Take-out dinners have been well received, and financially successful,” she said. The Golden Links Hall is opening for rentals, a source of revenue that is finally returning, as of August 1st. “We are booked most weeks to the end of the year, and John and Lynda Trommelen [Jolyn Dance Studio] will be starting up again, with limited numbers at first, on Tuesdays to Thursdays. They have been great supporters of the hall.” Brenda Taylor will be enjoying her family visit this month, but she will not be sitting still very much for the rest of the year. Her term runs until May, and with her trusty chauffeur and companion Reg, she will be on the road for much of that time, with support from her lodge members back home. ■

Lakes & Trails Festival

By Kelli Mc Robert fter a brief COVID break, the Lakes and Trails Festival was back on the calendar for its 5th annual event. The gathering did not disappoint as families lined up early to register for various activities. The volunteers were pleasant and easy to locate as they directed us between the various stations. Throughout the day from 9-1 PM, participants could enjoy the walk, paddle, cycle theme with Sydenham Point as the lake side backdrop. Early in the morning cyclists arrived ready for an 8 KM guided cycle along the lake using the well-groomed Cataraqui Trail. The weather was perfect as the sun was bright and there was less humidity than previous days. The water shimmered and was calm as the group headed off to enjoy the relaxed tour of the lakeside vistas. The crunch of the well-groomed trails was exciting as the large group started off towards their mini adventure. For those that were feeling more energetic, there was a longer guided 21KM route that looped around the lake and headed back along side roads with water

breaks to refresh at scenic stops. Other families enjoyed the opportunity for a bicycle tune up and could stop in with their cycles between 9-1 for expert tuning run by Cycle Kingston. A donation of $30.00 was suggested and was being donated to Gear Up a training program for youth to learn about bikes, repairs, and life skills needed for future employment. Residents could also drop off used bicycles to donate for restoration and refurbishing so they can be offered to those with limited resources in the community. Cycle Kingston is in its 12th year and provides cycling education and awareness through volunteer led initiatives. For more information contact Neal Scott at pres.cyclekingston@gmail.com All participants could enjoy free ice cream from Trousdales (and it was delish!!!!) as they wandered through the Natural Heritage Expo and enjoyed displays and free activities from various groups like the Inverary Lake Association, Kingston Frontenac Library, Early On, Girl Guides, and Elements Fitness, to name but a few. Children enjoyed a guided Story Walk to-

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wards the lake, as others played in the shaded playground or enjoyed a refreshing swim with two cordoned off sections of clean beachfront. Gaelen Strathdee performed an interactive concert that entertained the young ones and kept them

dancing and singing as others enjoyed the shaded picnic areas or snoozed in their strollers. The Frontenac Pickleball Club held a

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Municipal Election Update By Jeff Green Dewey To Retire From Politics fter 12 years, Tom Dewey is stepping down from Central Frontenac Council. Dewey has served as Councillor in ward 1 (Kennebec) for three terms, and formally announced this week that he will not be running again this fall. He took the time to acknowledge the “fair and honest reporting of local news to the residents of Frontenac County” that has been provided by Frontenac News reporter Craig Bakay. Dewey was the Central Frontenac representative to Frontenac Council between 2004 and 2017, and served as deputy mayor on a number of occasions since 2010. The other Kennebec Council member on Central Frontenac Council, Cindy Kelsey, has not formally announced whether she is running again. At this time, there are no candidates registered in Kennebec. The registration deadline is August 19th. Sleeth running in SF Ron Sleeth is running for re-election in Storrington Ward of South Frontenac. He submitted his nomination papers on July 1. The other sitting Storrington councillor, Norm Roberts, is also seeking re-election. Phil Archambault is running as well, ensuring that there will be a contested elec-

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tion in Storrington this October. Hermer seeking another term in NF Ward 2 (Clarendon and Miller) Councillor Vernon (Micky) Hermer is seeking a third term on North Frontenac Council. He submitted his papers on July 18. His nomination ensures an election in Ward 2, as the other incumbent, Gerry Miller, is running again, as is Roy Huetl. In addition to serving for the last 8 years on North Frontenac Council, Hermer also sat on council for six years in the 1990’s in the former Clarendon/Miller township. ■

ublic Health messaging accompany- on the KFLAPH website is only updated ing COVID vaccine roll-outs has been weekly on Tuesday afternoons at this consistent, Ontarians have been told that time, but the numbers on July 12 were their best option has been to seek out any relatively positive, with only 5 people in dose that they are eligible for. hospital with COVID, the lowest number in But that has changed with the roll-out several months, and none requiring intenof the second booster shot. Earlier this sive care. There were two more deaths respring, eligibility was extended to those ported earlier this month, bringing the total who are 60 and over, and more dramati- to date in the region to 62, but the death cally this week, when all adults over 18 rate has also dropped since the peak of became eligible. the 6th COVID wave in May. “The nuanced part of public messaging The positive testing rate has risen in about the 4th dose eligibility relates to how recent weeks, to 16.4%, but unlike jurisdiverse the population, that is now eligible, dictions such as Ottawa, the wastewater is. It includes young adults who may oth- epidemiology in both Kingston treatment erwise be perfectly healthy and whose life plants and the Amherstview plant has riscircumstances do not involve caring for in- en since the beginning of the month, but dividuals with underlying health conditions, not dramatically. and it includes older adults and those who “It is too early to draw any conclusions may have an underlying illness them- based on wastewater testing. Not seeing selves,” said Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical a huge spike is reassuring, but there could Officer of Health for Kingston Frontenac, be many explanations for that. One thing Lennox and Addington, in a media call last that is positive for KFL&A is that our reThursday (July 14). gion is a leader in the province in vaccine People who are less at risk from seri- uptake, and that certainly is adding to the ous illness may decide to wait for their 4th level of protection,” he said. dose even though they are eligible now,” KFLAPH also announced last week that Oglaza said, “but for others it would be a case of Monkeypox has been confirmed prudent to seek out the vaccine immedi- in the region. The location of the case has ately. The new eligibility offers those op- not been disclosed, but Dr. Oglaza said tions, based on personal circumstances.” that the person who is infected is isolating Dr. Oglaza added that the good news for and all known contacts have been identithose who seek out a 4th dose this month, fied. is that enough time will have passed for “The risk to the public from the case is them to receive a dose from a new ver- minimal,” he said. ■ sion of the vaccine that is geared towards protecting against recent variants of Country Classics Ltd. COVID. Those vaccines Denise Brundage Brokerage Sales Representative Independently Owned are expected to be re& Operated 613-922-3728 leased later this fall. Denise.Brundage@remax.net “The gap between doses is recommended at five months, but is as short COle Brundage Sales Representative as 84 days,” he said, “so 613-330-1489 someone who gets a vacCole.Brundage@remax.net cine in July will be well Northbrook, ON placed to get the new vac613-336-3000 www.remaxcountryclassics.com cine in November for added protection.” ProAlliance Realty Brokerage He said that there is no Independently Owned And Operated timeline for the new version 613.336.1737 of the vaccine, as of yet. NORTHBROOK,ON The COVID dashboard If NOW is the time to list your property, NOW is the time to use a LOCAL real estate professional! Contact Chris, Diana or Larry at Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty Northbrook, to discuss the listing or sale of your Land O’Lakes property.

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drove the turtle to the Ontario Turtle Association, in Peterborough. I am hopeful the OTA found eggs, and this magnificent reptile’s babies will live to be older than she was. We share the earth with these creatures, who were here before the dinosaurs. All of Ontario’s turtles are now listed as a species at risk. If you see someone intentionally hit or kill a turtle, get their license plate/vehicle description and report it immediately to the Ministry of Natural Resources. If you see a hurt or dying/dead turtle, contact the Ontario Turtle Association at (705) 741-5000 (their website also has a lot of helpful information). If this letter helps secure the future for just one turtle, it will have been successful. Thank you to the many kind and caring folks out there who have helped turtles in the past, and will continue to help them in the future. - Tara Azzopardi SINCE 1970

Drainage Concern

I am responding to the letter from Bob Teal in last week’s paper. In his letter he mentioned that Mr. Myers told him that there is no money for recreation this year but Mr. Teal noticed there is money for a new rink project this year in the budget. I have a similar situation. At the end of 2020, when the road construction in Sharbot Lake was nearing completion, it became obvious that the water drainage work at the corner of Garrett and Elizabeth Streets was completely ineffective due to improper design. The rain water from Hwy 38 was running down Elizabeth St., bypassing the drainage swale built for the purpose of collecting and directing this water. Consequently, the rainwater continues straight across the street washing out the new sod. Since then, the rainwater makes its way to the culverts on my side of the street through my lawn depositing lots of sand, salt, weed seeds, and other contaminants. After the first incident, I contacted Tysen Myers. I

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Salt On Our Roads

Calcium chloride, aka "Calcium" has been spread on our unpaved roads as well as the K&P trail. This results in effective dust suppression, which may be a good thing. However, we should all consider that this salt is extremely corrosive, many times more corrosive than the sodium chloride used during the winter. Add to that a temperature effect which makes it even worse. Calcium chloride is a good dust suppressant because it is a hygroscopic salt that picks up moisture from the air. Particularly after a rain event, a corrosive mud will stick to your vehicle bottom and chew away exposed iron metal. Regular washing of your vehicle's underside with clean water is recommended if salted roads are regularly travelled. Note, many commercial car washes recycle a portion of their salty water. - Grant Feasby P.Eng.

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In today's society with the hustle of everyone's busy life It's so great to know people still have time to do an act of kindness. On July 12th, my daughter and family saw a cat in a tree on their property on Hinchinbrooke Road North Verona. They tried several times to encourage the cat down with no luck. They made several calls to places for help, and ideas. On Friday July 15, Matt from Eco Tree Service returned their call. Ironically, they had a crew on the road doing tree service for a customer. They stopped on their way out and rescued the cat from tree. At no charge! Just a true act of kindness. Thank you, Eco Tree Service. - Barbara Spafford

Someone Should Run Against Our Mayor

I read in your column on Central Frontenac Council meetings that someone stated that they tried to allow subdivision of large properties in C/F by farmers and land owners and it was rejected by government. I imagine that was a previous government to the Conservatives of Doug Ford, because I'm sure they would allow it.

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JuLy 21, 2022 down with pride on her Mom. Visitors as far away as North Bay to Ottawa and places in between came to honour this remarkable dedicated woman, as well as her son Corey and granddaughter Makala (daughter in law Angel was unable to come) all the way from Taiwan, enjoyed the bounteous Roast Beef dinner the Rebekahs from Harrowsmith are noted for serving. Brenda's project his year is the Almost Home "Kimmy Project" to honour her daughter, Almost Home is in Kingston and is a smaller version of the Ronald McDonald House a place where families whose children are receiving medical treatment in Kingston Hospital's can stay for a small fee of $10 a night but they are never turned down due to financial circumstances. It is located between Hotel Dieu and KGH at 118 William Street. What an honour to have someone from this area represent all of Ontario. I know that Brenda will do an outstanding job as President and we all wish her well and safe travels. • Zelda Hannah is back home from the hospital and being tenderly cared for by her close-knit family and thanks to everyone for their prayers and calls and cards. Bill Lowery too is feeling much better. • Our sincere condolences go out to the family of the late Jean Barrie who passed away recently Jean is the mother of Ashely bride to be of local resident Jordan Lowery. • Also thinking of the family of the late Rick Magie. • Friday night Bingos at Parham have been moved to the OSO township hall in Sharbot Lake. There was a bit of confusion printed in the Norther Happenings as to the date and location. The Oddfellows apologies for any inconvenience but please come out and enjoy an evening of fun and maybe have a little luck. • You will have to check out the many events happening at "Archie's Place" at Archie’s Place/Crow Lake School, 1867 Crow Lake Rd. Bible study, Tuesday July 26 at 130pm. In person, Vendor Show on July 30th, Euchre Thursday July 21 at 7pm, Exercise Classes - be sure to check these events our! Questions: drdiana19@gmail.com or 770-4023973. • If you are lucky to get mail or notes, the Parham United Church is still collecting cancelled stamps, just make sure when you cut them off envelopes that have a good-sized border on them. Lions Club and Legion are colling the pop can tabs too. What a great way to recycle.

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• Upcoming events - July 23 – Giant Pie Sale. Perth Road Sunday School Hall. 9am until all pies are sold. Come early, they go fast. August 14 – Perth Road United Church Anniversary Service, 10 am, followed by luncheon and social time in the Perth Road Sunday School Hall. • Happy Birthday to our neighbour and friend Wayne Green. Enjoy your special day, from Lucy and Family • The Leland Helping Hand. We are looking for new members, please contact Peggy Newport at 613-353-2635. • Perth Road Crafters continue to meet every Wednesday: 9:30 am – 11:30 am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. Come and learn how to braid rugs. Cost is $2. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.

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• On Saturday July 23rd between 10am and 2pm, the place to visit is the Clar-Mill Hall at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road for the Fabulous Plevna Craft Sale with so many talented vendors to enjoy!! They will also have BBQ hotdogs and drinks available for purchase, so go hungry!! • St. Kilian's Church would like to remind everybody that we are all invited to their next delicious bake sale on Saturday July 30th from 10am to 1pm at 5984 Ardoch Road. Don't forget that you can pre-order your favourite treats by July 22nd or get more information by calling 613 479-0070 or Facebook messaging St. Kilian's church. • In Softball tournament news; Big Congratulations to the Battersea B Champs and the Central Frontenac A Champs!! It sounds like it was a very fun rewarding season for all the players, coaches and parents!! • Healing prayers go out to Merle Lemke in the Napanee Hospital! We are thinking about you and hope your infection in your foot gets cleared up and you are feeling better soon! • Are the deerflies bugging you? My husband Lonnie has created a little relief that he wanted to share with the community. He took an old black motorcycle helmet and covered it with tanglefoot, he set it up on the tractor about two feet above his head and went mowing roads. It was amazing how many deerflies the helmet picked up and how they left Lonnie alone! Feel free to give it a try, we think you will be pleased! • Thank you very much to everybody that sent in their fishing pictures! It's great to see so many people out enjoying our lakes in the community!! • The Catch of the week goes to Ernie Lansing on Mississagagon Lake! Ernie caught and released his first Walleye, weighing in at 7 pounds on Saturday July 16 out front of Sucker Creek!! WOW!! Congrats Ernie and thank you for sharing. Please keep your pics coming in and stay tuned for next weeks Big Catch

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• Drive-In Movie Night this Friday, July 22. This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be “Spirit Untamed” and is generously sponsored by Revell Ford Mercury. Free admission. all welcome, donations accepted. The canteen will open at 8pm and the movie starts at 8:45 pm. Style Revival will be opening at 8:15pm during canteen time before the Drive-In Movies all summer long. In case of rain, the movie will be held indoors. • Art in the Saw Mill will be held in the Saw Mill on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and July 31 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Location is 6037B Verona St., Verona. • Sydenham Women's Institute are holding a Bake Sale Fundraiser on Saturday July 30. This fundraiser will be held at the Verona Vendor Village and Market. The Verona Vendor Village and Market will have lots of veggies ready for picking this Saturday and vegetable garden planters ready for your deck and patio plus the wares of 14 vendors. 4309 Maple Drive.

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• The Arden Pastoral Charge welcomes Rev. Harry Klassen to the pulpit Sunday July 24. Everyone is welcome. • Arden’s 3 Artisans welcome everyone to their Open studio Event, July 30 to August 1. Studios will be open Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 12noon to 4pm, and Monday 10am to 4pm. Guest artists will also be in studio with their works. There will be numerous door prizes drawn on August 1. This is the first Studio Tour in a few years, so go out there and see all of the new projects our Artisans have to offer!! • On August 5, the Arden United Church will host a Youth “Art Day”, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Church will offer various projects and adventures and a chance to various produces some exciting creations. Please get in touch with the Church at 613-335-2474 or minister@ardenpastoralcharge.ca. • Condolences are sent to the family of Rev. Rick Magie

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• Land of Lakes Lions fish fry July 22nd 4:30pm to 7pm $18 per person, pick up only. Contact Tammy eventslionscluboflandolakes@gmail.com • The Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and Eatery would like to invite everyone to an evening of celebration! On July 23rd the Eatery will be hosting a drop in and customer appreciation night from 5pm to 9pm. Come join us for a BBQ dinner and musical entertainment in recognition of 10 years in business. • Come and enjoy a great lasagna lunch with others from the community at the Northbrook Diner’s Club on July 26, 2022 at the Lions Community Hall for only $10. Land O’Lakes Community Services needs a minimum of 30 people to put on this event. Please reserve your spot by calling Shelby ay 613-336-8934 ext. 229. • The Flinton Public Library is hosting a Book and Bake sale on Saturday, July 30, from 9am to 12noon. There will be a lemonade stand as well as a few yard sale items. All proceeds from the sale will help support the library. • Members of St Kilian’s Church would like to express a huge “Thank you” to everyone who came out to support their bake sale. They are very grateful to everyone. Their next bake sale is July 30. • The Flinton Jamboree is back! Come out from July 29 to July 31. Everyone is invited to be a vendor at the Flinton Jamboree Vendors Market. July 29 & 30 12-4. You can do one or both days. Bring your own displays.it is being held in the covered rink and is open to the public. The cost is 10% of your sales to the Flinton Community Jamboree Committee. Contact Betty Hunter 613-483-3297 • The Denbigh Diner’s Club will be serving up a deli cold plate and salad on August 8, at the Denbigh Hall for a cost of $10. Please RSVP Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229 The next Flinton’s Diner’s Club is on August 16, 2022 from 12noon. to 1pm. You will be feasting on lasagna. Please RSVP by August 8; call Shelby at 613-336-8934 ext. 229 A minimum of 15 people is needed. • The North Addington Soccer Association is looking for student volunteers on Thursdays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm between August 18 to October 6, 2022. • Visiting Lennox & Addington to explore our beautiful outdoor experiences? Extend your stay at the Pine Grove Motel in Northbrook! Just south of Bon Echo Provincial Park and surrounded by so many lakes, trails and outdoor treasures, owners Marina, Nikita & the entire family welcome your stay. Pine Grove Motel is located at 12337 Highway 41 in Northbrook.

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• First of all, a special thanks to Angela Bright who has been our Denbigh writer for many years. Her dedication to our community is sincerely appreciated. So, we can continue to have some Denbigh and area news, I have decided to give it a try. I would love to hear from anyone who would like their news or event put in the paper. You can get in touch with me by email tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca or call 613 333 2224. • The Denbigh Library is hosting its TD Summer Club with stories, crafts and snacks every Wednesday in July and August from 5pm to 6pm. Drop by and join in all the fun. Also at the Library, you can sign out a 1-week Ontario Parks Day Pass and Nature Backpack to go exploring. Our Library Annual Book Sale is on Saturday July 23, from

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• My word it’s great to be home again with spouse at our farm home in the village of Henderson. • This Sunday July 24 church services are suspended at Henderson United Church in favour of one combined worship service at Arden United Church at 10 with guest leader the Rev. Harry Klassen. Our student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander is away representing our three churches at the General Council as an elected Commissioner- which is quite an honour. We look forward to Kaitlyn’s return to the pulpit in Henderson on Sun. July 31 at 8:45am. • Congratulations to Robert and Lisa Deline of Henderson who were married recently in Perth. • Deepest sympathy to the Rev. Micheline Montreuil on the death of her spouse the Rev. Dr. Rick Magie. Rick, who has led worship in our Henderson church, will be remembered for his compassion, love of spouse and family and wonderful service to God with interim ministry skills. • Bingo lovers can now play Bingo on Fri. Evenings at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake hosted by the IOOF in Parham. They changed their location but the fun filled times are still the same.

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Central Frontenac Council - July 12 By Jeff Green Mayor's Remarks In her remarks before the start of what was supposed to be the only Central Frontenac Council meeting this month (a special meeting was later called for this week to deal with the implications of CP Rail construction activity) Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith said that it was great for the township to have been able to put on Canada Day events after an enforced two year break. “It was excellent, so nice to see everybody out and about again. The Rec Committee did a great job. Thank goodness that we can meet together again in a more or less normal fashion,” she said. Building Boom Continues For the second month in a row, Chief Building Official Andy Dillon said that the reported building activity numbers that he prepared for Council did not reflect everything that is going on in the township. “I’m still behind getting permits out, with all of the site visits that have been required of me,” he said, noting that since a junior member of the department is in the midst of testing for certification as an inspector, he is hoping to be able to catch up sooner than later. the total construction value so far this year is $6.5 million, off from $7.4 million at this point in 2021, but well above the $4.3 million in 2020. (The 2020 total was impacted by the COVID lockdown.) Permits for 12 new permanent and 4 new seasonal residents were taken out in the first half of 2022. Halfway through 2021, 12 permanent and 8 seasonal permits had been issued. Although 46 permits have been issued, Dillon said the real number is over 100. Sixty six permits were issued in the first half of 2021. Custodial services at Oso Hall When the contract for custodial services at the Oso Hall came up for renewal in June, the contractor, Clean Sweep Cleaning Services, told the township that the amount they were paid for the contract in 2021, $27,980, was too low. The expectation in the contract was that the hall would be rented about 8 times a month, but in recent months the hall is being rented 26 times a month. The township decided to put the contract out to a request for quotation. Clean Sweep was the only company to put in a quote, for $39,400, and Council approved the contract. Clean Sweep also takes care of the Piccadilly Hall, and township staff report that they are “pleased with

the service that they have provided.” Clear Bag prices going up After over 10 years at $1 for a regular bag, and $2 for a large bag, the price of the clear bags is going up. The bags, which include the township logo, must be used in order to deposit bagged garbage at township waste sites. The new prices are $1.50 and $2.50. “How do these prices compare with other townships,” asked Councillor Philip Smith. “They are lower than other places, but the treasurer suggested that we limit the increase instead of doubling the price at this time,” said Public Works Manager Tyson Myers. Myers also reported that the department is working on a plan to establish a Central Frontenac Hazardous Waste Depot to be in place by the spring or summer of next year. The department also reports that work is underway on the Arden Rink. Sharbot Lake Rink Council approved a proposal to begin work on phase 1 of the Sharbot Lake Rink project. This phase included excavation, installation of a prefab foundation, a concrete pour and underslab insulation. The total cost is $137,500, of which $125,000 is to be funded by recreation reserves dedicated to the project, and $12,500 to be offset by fundraising. Phase 2 of the project will be covered by a Trillium grant, if a $150,000 application that is being prepared for the August intake proves to be successful. Otherwise “the Sharbot Lake Rink Committee will fundraise the remaining balance from the private and corporate sectors to cover phase 2 of the project,” according to a report that was prepared by Tyson Myers and the rink committee. “What’s the big rush,” asked Councillor Nicki Gowdy, “why not wait to see if the Trillium grant comes through.” “$125,000 is available for excavating,” said Myers “we wanted to get going.” “I believe they fundraised a lot of money for this,” said Mayor Smith. “And there was also $25,000 set aside in the budget for 3 or 4 years,” said Myers. Fire truck damaged after hitting deer Fire Chief Chris McDonough said that as the result of a deer collision, one of the trucks used by the fire department ended up in a ditch, causing $21,000 in damage

JuLy 21, 2022 and shaking up one of the members of the department. The truck was assigned to the Arden Station. “One of the trucks from Sharbot Lake is being used in Arden at the moment and we are waiting to hear back from our insurer on the $21,000 cost” said McDonough. “The operator is ok.” Mathew Street Road Project A letter to Council from Robert and Rhonda Young, who own the property at the southeast corner of Mathew Street, resulted in a meeting between the Youngs and Public Works Manager Myers. “They wanted the parking changed from parallel to perpendicular and it turned out we could make that change. The engineer gave the go ahead. It means we will need to use about half as much of their property as originally planned,” said Myers. Councillor Bill MacDonald said that he received a letter from another homeowner on Mathew street, the Moase family, expressing their concerns about the potential impact of the construction on their home, which has a heritage designation. This surprised Myers. “I spoke to them at their home for 45 minutes and they were supportive of the project,” he said, and asked that any letters be forwarded to him so he could respond. “How much public input do we want to allow to these plans before submitting the drawings to the contractor,” Myers asked Council. Mayor Smith said: “Normally we sort of present the information in advance and then have the public meeting to hear them out and then make the decision and go to tender. I think we are a little fast with this one and we are getting the input now, and you have been meeting with them which is great. I don’t see any reason to hold the project up.” “There was some lack of comfort among residents in that area. After the plans were explained to them, there was more comfort. They are not 100% happy but in general people are supportive of this,” said Councillor Sherry Whan. Forgotten Soldiers at Oso Hall Pam Giroux appeared as a delegation. She read out a letter that she had sent to Council about two photographs of WW1 veterans from the region, which she found laying about in the hall twice in recent year, while the township has been undertaking hall renovations. The first time, in 2019, she took it upon herself to rehang them on the wall.

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Council Mourns Death Of Fred Perry, Then Gets Down To Business by Jeff Green he regular meeting of North Frontenac Council last Friday (July 15) began on a sombre note. Mayor Ron Higgins asked his fellow councillors, staff and public in attendance to “take a moment to contemplate our colleague Fred Perry’s time on council and as a friend”. “Rest in Peace, Fred,” Higgin’s said afterwards. Land O’Lakes Community Services Shelby Rosenblath and Marlene Dacuk from Land O’Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) came to Council. They were on hand to talk about the possibility of extending the outdoor maintenance program for seniors, and those with physical disabilities, that they support in Addington Highlands and parts of Ward 1, to the rest of North Frontenac. Rosenblath explained that LOLCS acts as a broker, and provides subsidy money as needed, for workers who receive $18 per hour to cut grass and do other outdoor work. For the most part, Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS) provides supports for seniors in wards 1 and 2, and Land O’Lakes Community Services does the same for Ward 3, which has the greatest population. “We have identified that our senior residents would prefer home maintenance help to having us build a seniors’ residence,” said Councillor John Inglis. “Part of our effort was to engage RFCS in this but they were not interested. They have a program for support with indoor work, house cleaning, etc., but not outdoors.” “We use brokered workers, so they are not technically our workers and they may work differently,” said Marlene Dacuk. Councillor Vernon Hermer, who is responsible for social services under

the councillor portfolio system in North Frontenac, said he has talked to RFCS Executive Director Louise Moody. “She said it was a liability issue for them,” he said. The delegates from LOLCS said they will look at the geography and will work with township staff to see if a program can be set up. The township is willing to commit $20,000 per year for 4 years to help with admin. and subsidy costs. Kashwakamak Waste Site Heather Dzurko, a project manager with Cambium, the company that provides geotechnical services for waste sites throughout Frontenac County, appeared before Council via zoom to deliver a presentation about the Kashwakamak waste site. Based on monitoring of 17 test wells at locations throughout the footprint of the site, Cambium has been satisfied that there are no “offsite impacts in groundwater” from the site. There have been some elevated mineral levels in test wells nearer to the interior of the site, but “due to the uncertainty of the sources of the elevated concentrations and the general lack of impacts, at most wells adjacent to the southern property boundary, additional work was not previously recommended by Cambium,” she said. However, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) sees those results as noncompliant, and wants the township to do some further work to determine if there is any risk of impacts on groundwater offsite. Dzurko outlined a plan to put in two new wells and use other techniques to provide surety to the MECP that the site is safe, at a cost of $15,000 to $20,000 to the township. The alternative would be to close the

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Most recently she found them laying next to the hall’s piano in a storage room. “This hall was originally called Soldiers Memorial Hall when it was built in the 1920’s” she said. “It was built to commemorate the brave young men from Sharbot Lake and environs who went overseas to fight in the Great War. Some never returned from fighting in the trenches of Europe, while others were fortunate to make it back home.” She said that she wants to make sure that the photographs, which are encased in ornate round frames and dome glass, “are preserved in a box with Styrofoam or newspaper around them to protect them,” until they go

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site, which would cost $240,000 and the township would also forfeit the remaining life of the site, which is 87 years at the current fill rate. The township has about 40 years in overall dump capacity at its 6 sites. “Why is the ministry identifying these issues, when we pay Cambium to identify them first,” asked Councillor Inglis. “We did identify the issues, and if we can avoid additional wells we tend to do that. The ministry wants us to confirm some of our assumptions, so we need to do that in order to provide them with the comfort level they are asking for,” Dzurko. Inglis then said that the township needs to begin looking for alternative waste sites, since the capacity of existing townships sites will run out. “We have 40 years,” said Public Works manager Darwin Sproule. “That’s not a long time,” said Inglis. “With 6 active sites to manage, we have not been looking at new sites,” said Sproule. Radon at Clar/Mil Fire Hall The Clarendon/Miller Fire Hall, located at the township office complex, is the newest fire hall in the township, coming on stream in 2007. A test had determined that it had higher than acceptable levels of radon. Radon mitigation will cost $19,252. Council decided to go ahead with the mitigation, using money from the Infrastructure Sustainability Reserve fund. Truck Purchase Woes Once upon a time, townships would purchase a new tandem plow truck every few years for $250,000. But those days are long past. In February of this year, Council approved the purchase of a truck for $351,000 from the lowest bid to request for proposal that the township put out.

back up on the wall. “One of them has lost its name plate in all of the moving around,” she said. “These are priceless artifacts that need to be cared for.” “I think we need to have those pictures cleaned, spiffed up and hung up in the hall,” said Mayor Smith. I want to thank you for bringing it to our attention.” Long In Camera A one hour in camera meeting took place shortly after the beginning of the council meeting. It was held, with council, senior staff, and legal counsel Tony Fleming. The meeting was about the status of the heritage road/Oso Road. At the previous meeting, a public meeting on regarding the Oso Road and a proposal to allow for residential construction on properties abutting the K&P Trail in the vicinity of Bell Line Road, led to a deferral pending legal advice. At the end of the meeting, another in camera meeting was held, this one to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations. In both cases, Council rose from Closed session without reporting. ■

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That was over the limit set by Council and required Council approval. “The proponent subsequently withdrew their proposal” said Public Works Manager Sproule, “citing uncertainty regarding delivery dates. The best the township could do, by going back to the second lowest bidder, is $374,000. I went to neighbouring municipalities to see what they are doing, and some said they can’t get a price at all, or a delivery date. One of them said they are waiting on 4 trucks, one of which was ordered in March of 2021,” he said. Given market conditions, Sproule said he recommends that Council proceed with the purchase at the price of asking. Council agreed and approved spending the higher amount. No Support For Private Roads A proposal to look at a granting program to help road and lake associations maintain and upgrade their private laneways, was rejected by Council. A similar program has been up and running in South Frontenac, but North Frontenac seems less interested. “I’m personally not in favour of this,” said Mayor Higgins, “we have financial problems, reserve issues, etc. We also have a lot of private roads. I don’t see why we should even look at it at this time.” “There have always been requests for us to take on private lanes. I would prefer not to go ahead with this study,” said Councillor Wayne Good. “I’ll vote in favour,” said Councillor John Inglis, “we collect a lot of taxes from people on private laneways, it would be nice to look at giving some back.” Inglis’s sentiment did not sway the rest of council, as the proposal to study setting up the program was rejected by the majority of council. ■

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A heartfelt thanks goes out to all who assisted with the planning of Donald Greenslades Celebration of Life. Reverend Rob Bennett who helped make everyone at the Family gathering feel that Don was right there with them celebrating. Thank you Rod for your comforting words that will never be forgotten. We would also like to send a special thank you to the Westport Legion for a wonderful job with the venue. The food and drinks were amazing and the people volunteering went above and beyond. It was a wonderful celebration and one that Donald would have been proud to be in attendance. Thank you Zac for the entertainment it was enjoyed by everyone. Finally a special thanks goes out to everyone who helped us celebrate Dons life. He loved a good party and you all helped make that happen. Sincerely The Greenslade Family

Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life for Robert 'Bob' Lake will be held at the Storrington Lions Club in Sunbury on Saturday, July 23rd from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please join the family in celebrating Bob's incredibly full life, his contagious smile, and many fond memories. Bob passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 30th, 2020 in his 77th year.

Sandra “Sandy” Burgess loving wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 64. Sandy loved crafting and stained glass as she would work away in her craft shop making unique memorable pieces that touched so many lives. Loving wife of 45 years to Roy and proud mother of her 2 daughters Alison (Karl) and Angela (Melissa), as well as 4 grandchildren Lily, Hannah, Georgia and Xander. She will be sadly missed by her sister Marlene (late Robert) and her brother Jerry (Anne). Aunt Sandy will always be cherished by her niece and nephews. Following cremation, the family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 12 to 1pm. A Celebration of her Life Service will follow at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be contributed to the Canadian Cancer Society with appreciation. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

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• Lake Rd offers 'total body workouts' -30minute classes, $5 per person for all levels. Contact 770-402-3973 or email drdiana19@gmail.com for more details. • On July 23rd there will be a multi-family yard sale at 7588 Road 38 just north of Rivendell Golf Course from 8am - 3pm. • August 6th is the first annual Take Away & Recycle golf tournament fundraiser for the NICU at KGH in honour of Cale Gordon Cook. To be held at Rivendell Golf Club with 18 holes and lunch at the end of the 9th. For information takeawayrecycle@gmail.com *lunch, raffle tickets, and more • White Lake Pickleball Training has opened on White Lake Road. Grab a few friends or come and make new ones. Certified and insured instructors with lessons to suit your individual needs and schedule. Come see what all the excitement is about! Stay tuned for details on their Open House event! Call 613-374-5662 or email kattgrrrl@gmail.com

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• This Sunday July 24 church services are suspended at Henderson United Church in favour of one combined worship service at Arden United Church at 10 with guest leader the Rev. Harry Klassen. Our student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander is away representing our three churches at the General Council as

an elected Commissioner- which is quite an honour. We look forward to Kaitlyn’s return to the pulpit in Henderson on Sun. July 31 at 8:45am. • Congratulations to Robert and Lisa Deline of Henderson who were married recently in Perth. • Deepest sympathy to the Rev. Micheline Montreuil on the death of her spouse the Rev. Dr. Rick Magie. Rick, who has led worship in our Henderson church, will be remembered for his compassion, love of spouse and family and wonderful service to God with interim ministry skills. • Bingo lovers can now play Bingo on Fri. Evenings at the Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake hosted by the IOOF in Parham. They changed their location but the fun filled times are still the same.

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South Frontenac Council - July 12

by Wilma Kenny South Frontenac’s July Council meeting was a short one. Two public meetings to approve transfers of unopened road allowances, one on Dog Lake, the other on Bob’s Lake passed without any comments or questions from the public. Later in the meeting, 5 bylaws relating to previously discussed waterfront properties passed without comment. Climate Change Action Committee A motion to request a staff report to establish a Climate Change Action Committee passed without discussion. Firefighter Recruitment and Tanker Replacement In recognition of an average career span of 4 years for volunteer firefighters,

Chief Darcy Knott requested pre-budget approval to draw $137,000 from the SFFR wage stabilization reserve for volunteer recruitment and training in 2023. In order to maintain its compliment of 108 firefighters, Knott reported that it is necessary to plan for continual volunteer firefighter recruitment every 2 years to replace members that have resigned or retired from active duty. This is evidently not unusual in many Canadian volunteer fire services. It can also be assumed that due to election of a new Council this fall, the 2023 budget approvals will be delayed, which could, in turn, delay the recruitment and training process. Council granted approval for this and for the (planned and budgeted) 2024 replacement of a tanker. The cost of this

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corners and no ditches, with the addition of dust control we now have the ability to rot your vehicle away summer and winter. Please, someone run against our mayor who understands the need for good roads. I see we now need to hire someone to write applications to the people who have funds to distribute. Please no more bureaucrats. They propagate faster than chipmunks and just because they slipped a new building into your inventory, you don't need to fill it. - Robert Craigue

It is reasonable to allow subdivision in C/F because most of the land is rock farms and trees certainly most is not suited to farm as evidenced by it's abandonment by farmers years ago. Why not let these oldtimers make a little money for their old age by subdividing off some of their land? That would allow sites large enough for septic systems and water wells without endangering the environment and allow some growth in our population to pay taxes. Which brings me to the issue of Zealand Road being returned to gravel. We had a poorly paved road that had blind hills and corners and no ditches and now we have a gravel road with blind hills and

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equipment has been rising steadily: waiting additional months to order it could increase purchase costs due to further price adjustments and increases. The tender will include detailed cost guarantees despite the purchase and delivery being 2 years away. Council agreed. Timelines for New Official Plan Council agreed to postpone public consultation on the draft South Frontenac Official Plan until after the October 2022 municipal election. Meantime, the draft will be circulated to external agencies and First Nations Communities for review and comment. SF Records Retention Council approved an updated records retention bylaw. Councillor Comments Sleeth thanked the Fire Department for ships; Central and Northern Frontenac concerning the Air B&B problems at hand! So I will address the issue from a different perspective! Are your Municipal taxes going up? Are the roads not been upgraded yet? Well that is because the tax base is skewed, so illegal commercial operations (short term rentals) are not paying their fair share of the tax burden and/or fines to allow the Townships to increase their revenue! Also the potential environment damages to the lakes; as most dwelling's septic systems were approved for rural residential uses! I don't see how three or four families renting a dwellings (Air B&B) week after week, not but over stress the

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BISSELL SATIN PRO Carpet Cleaner, new still in box, asking $125 call 613-372-0821 CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca LIMO BULL, 16 months old, double polled, pure bred, papers, call 613-353-2460. NEW CROP HAY, 2022 - Alfalfa/Timothy, 4’ x 4.5’ round bales, no rain, $40 each. 613-5618255 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

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all their help on Canada Day, making particular mention of the popular waterslides. Sutherland asked what is being done to address the problem of goose droppings at the point: CAO Fragnito said staff was doing daily clean-up, but the goose-deterrent pellets which are on order are not currently available. Deputy Mayor Leonard thanked Amanda Pantrey for organizing the popular and well attended Music in the Park events. Council adjourned to closed session. ■

Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator

(Starts at: $42,169-$45,627) Southern Frontenac Community Services is a rural based organization focused on working with others in the provision of health and social services that meet the needs of our community. The Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator (HPCC) oversees a volunteer based program to deliver palliative and bereavement support throughout the communities of Frontenac County and Addington Highlands. The Coordinator provides outreach to clients, trains and supports a team of volunteers matched to provide in-home support. The HPCC works with partner organizations to provide support programs to clients and their caregivers. This is a full-time (35 hours weekly), ongoing position. Work location may be shared between the Sydenham, ON office and a northern township location. Primary Duties: • Provide recruitment, training and direction to a team of volunteers • Communicate with clients, provide listening support, match clients with volunteers, and make referrals to other professionals • Support all administrative aspects of the program, including maintenance of volunteer and client files • Collaborate with other organizations to establish Support Groups • Maintain and nurture community partnerships Please reference our website for a more detailed job description: https://www. sfcsc.ca/career-opportunities Requirements: • A clear understanding of hospice palliative care, grief and bereavement • Experience managing and mentoring volunteers • Post-secondary education relevant to the position • Successful completion of a Hospice Ontario or equivalent training program • Comfortable with difficult conversations, including topics related to death and dying • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs • Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently throughout program catchment area The successful applicant will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work with vulnerable persons by submitting a completed criminal record check with vulnerable sector check and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. To Apply: Send a resume and a cover letter clearly indicating how you meet the role requirements to Southern Frontenac Community Services via email to chantal.tyrell@sfcsc.ca with Hospice Palliative Care Coordinator in the subject line by July 29, 2022. We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – please notify Chantal Tyrell if you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants, however, only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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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.

Friday July 22

VERONA - DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Verona Free Methodist Church. Movie “Spirit Untamed” Sponsored by Revell Ford Mercury. Free admission. all welcome, donations accepted. The canteen open at 8pm, movie 8:45 pm. Indoors in event of rain. VERONA - SALT PRESENTATION & LUNCH 11:30am-1pm. Verona Lions Hall. Presenters Joan Black and Melissa Demer of Kingston Public Health. Reservations required before July 20. Register on-line or by calling Joanne 613-376-6477 ext 303. Dine-in event. If you prefer a take-out meal, please indicate at registration. INVERARY - FOOD DRIVE 1-5pm. Storrington Lions

Hall. In support of Battersea United Church food bank. E transfer donations to batterseaunited@outook.com. Need food? Call the church at 613-353-6609 NORTHBROOK FISH FRY 4:30-7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. $18 - Takeout only. First come, first served. For further information - email eventslionscluboflandolakes@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45

Saturday July 23

NORTHBROOK - VENDORS MARKET 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. SHAROT LAKE – FARMERS MARKET 9am-12pm Sharbot Lake Beach. PERTH ROAD - GIANT PIE SALE 9am. Perth Road United Church. Perth Road Sunday School Hall, until all pies are sold. Come early, they go fast! PLEVNA - PLEVNA CRAFT SALE 10am-2pm. Clar-Mill Hall. BBQ hotdogs and drinks available for purchase!

• 809 Square Inches • 18-pound hopper • 180° to 600°F temperature range • heavy-duty 14-gauge steel construction • high-temperature black sand powder coat finish • Solid steel folding front shelf • Solid steel bottom shelf • Four locking caster wheels • Black nickel-plated stainless-steel handles • Solid steel bottom shelf

ARDEN - ARDEN BBQ 11am-3pm. Kennebec Recreation Park. Free event for all ages, BBQ, Water Play for the kids so come dressed to get wet! Info brookechatwin@hotmail.com CLOYNE - EVENING OF CELEBRATION 5-9pm. Mazinaw Lakeside Resort. The Eatery is hosting a drop in and customer appreciation night. Join us for a BBQ dinner and musical entertainment. Door prizes, birthday cake and memories will be shared in recognition of 10 years in business!!!

Tuesday July 26

NORTHBROOK - NORTHBROOK DINERS CLUB Northbrook Lions Hall. Lasagna Lunch $10 RSVP Shelby 613-336-8934 x 229

Wednesday July 27

SHARBOT LAKE – VACCINATION CLINIC 9am -ongoing Oso Hall By Appt ONLY Pre-registration required. Info www.sharbotlakefht.com

Friday July 29

CLAREDON – BLUE SKIES MUSIC FESTIVAL Festival runs Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Info and tickets blueskiesmusicfestival.ca SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45

Saturday July 30 NORTHBROOK - VENDORS MARKET 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. SHAROT LAKE – FARMERS MARKET 9am-12pm Sharbot Lake Beach. FLINTON - BOOK AND BAKE SALE 9am-12pm. Flinton Recreation Centre. Lemonade stand and yard sale items! All proceeds to support library. DENBIGH - YARD SALE 10am-2pm. Griffith & Matawatchan Lion’s Club. Hosted by Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. 100% of proceeds to help area seniors! ARDOCH - BAKE SALE 10am-1pm. St. Kilians Church. Pre-order your favourite treats by July 22nd! Info 613 479-0070 or FB. SHARBOT LAKE - SEAN MCCANN LIVE! 8pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Tickets $45.00 + tax, limited availability. Book on line, info call 613-279-2198.

Friday August 5

ARDEN - ART DAY 5:30pm. Kennebec Hall. youth event. There will be a multitude of crafts and projects which will interest all who attend. Contact minister@ ardenpastoralcharge.ca or call 613-335-2474 to register or for more info

KFPL Seeks Feedback On Branch Hours, Draft Library Facilities Plan

o make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in Kingston-Frontenac, KFPL’s hours of operation must continue to meet the needs of our communities. The Library wants to offer equitable service across library branches. The new Library Facilities Plan for KFPL branches will ensure that quality library facilities are provided over the next 20 years to respond to the emerging needs of both the urban and rural communities. A preliminary draft will soon be available, and KFPL is seeking community feedback. The Library has also completed a Branch Hours Review for all Frontenac County branches. In fall 2021, KFPL gathered community feedback through a survey, which the Library has reviewed alongside the Draft Library Facilities Plan and KFPL’s visitor and borrowing data. KFPL is proposing changes or adjustments to hours at nine of the County’s 11 branches. Central Frontenac In Central Frontenac, the Draft Library Facilities Plan recommends maintaining all four Central Frontenac branches due to the wide geographic area to be served. The plan also recommends that the Sharbot Lake Branch be expanded to better serve the community.

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existing systems! I know of one Air B&B on Cranberry Lake near Arden that collected $61,000.00 the first year of operation, which was two years ago, just for three seasons! Now this Air B&B is operating four season and paying the same taxes as a regular cottage owner? I was there fishing and counted 12 individuals occupying this dwelling! The septic system was approved for a three bedroom cottage! No commercial zoning or fines have been enforced by the Township of Central Frontenac? Councils please stop this outrageous practice! - Ian Whillans

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“Each hour of library operations has a cost, and there is no funding available to increase hours of service in the Township,” explained Kimberly Sutherland Mills, Director, Service Design and Delivery. “KFPL wants to serve as many people as possible. To do this, we need to balance hours of operation across the branches to serve the most people possible with the same resources.” KFPL’s analysis of feedback and data shows the following in Central Frontenac: • The Sharbot Lake Branch is the busiest location, with 54.8 per cent (247) of Central Frontenac’s 2021 library users and per cent (7,487) of the year’s loans and renewals. 79.4 per cent of the branch’s active cardholders used the library in the past year. • The Arden and Mountain Grove Branches, despite equivalent hours of operation, showed a significant difference in usage. Arden served 18 per cent (82) of the Township’s borrowers compared to Mountain Grove’s 12 per cent (55). Loans and renewals at the Arden Branch were more than double those at Mountain Grove. • Despite the more limited hours at the Parham Branch, it welcomed 14.6 per cent (66) of the region’s borrowers and processed 18.9 per cent (3,337) of the loans and renewals in the Township. • When compared to Mountain Grove, Parham has been consistently busier for the past four years. In 2021, the branch welcomed 18 per cent more borrowers and had 42 per cent more loans and renewals, with 60 per cent of the hours of operation. “Looking at these numbers, the level of service KFPL offers is not balanced in Central Frontenac,” Sutherland Mills said. “While the Sharbot Lake Branch is not serving as many patrons as it could with increased resources, the Mountain

Grove Branch is underutilized. To serve the most people possible, and provide equitable service in the Township, the library will need to move hours between locations. The total hours of service offered in Central Frontenac will not change.” The Library proposes to: 1. Reduce hours at Mountain Grove by four hours per week. 2. Adjust hours at Mountain Grove to align with one school day per week at Land O'Lakes Public School to increase usage at the branch. 3. Increase hours at Sharbot Lake by four hours per week. The branch will have fewer hours than needed for its current level of usage, but access will improve. 4. Align Saturday hours across the Township to offer a range of weekend options. Community Consultation KFPL is seeking community feedback on this decision, including recommendations to help minimize the impact on the community in Mountain Grove. Please join us at one of these Open House events in Central Frontenac: Saturday, July 23 • 10 to 11 a.m. - Parham Branch. KFPL plans to adjust the hours of operation. • 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Mountain Grove Branch. KFPL plans to reduce hours of service at the Mountain Grove Branch and realign hours of operation. Thursday, August 11 • 6 to 8:00 p.m. - Sharbot Lake Branch. KFPL plans to increase hours of service and realign hours of operation. North and South Frontenac Frontenac and Frontenac Islands The Draft Library Facilities Plan recommends physical enhancements to branches in Cloyne, Storrington, Hartington

Festival

explore Sydenham and solve the mystery. As you looped your way through town each stop gave you a brief history of the location and then offered intrigue as you solved the puzzles and headed eagerly towards the next stop. Overall, it was a great family friendly event that highlighted some of the beautiful lakes and trails in the area. I look forward to seeing what next year has to offer. ■

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demonstration on the local courts and for those that like a bit of mystery there was a creative 1-hour (2KM) Historic Sydenham Outdoor Escape Adventure, where you could unravel clues and search historic locations. The well planned self-guided tour gave you a backpack of clues, a map, and the decoder tools you needed to

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Caboosefest 2022 T

he Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society is pleased to announce Caboosefest 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 6th at the Railway Heritage Park off Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake, from 10am to 3pm. “The event has something for the entire family,” says Derek Redmond, President of the CFRHS. “There will be an opportunity for the community to learn about railway history, take a guided tour of the Railway Heritage Walkway if they wish, learn about geocaching from a local expert or just take in the family fun with a variety of games and contests.” Caboosefest will offer great prizes and a silent auction. There will be games for kids, along with a craft area and a singalong for kids at 11am featuring Gary Giller,Jim MacPherson and Dave Limber. Dennis Larocque will be joining Gary,

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Jim and Dave for live music from 1pm – 2pm. To top all that off, Cota’s Mobile Catering will be onsite with pulled pork and french fries, and Sharbot Lake's new local brewer, Kick and Push Brewery, will host a beer tent. Registration at Caboosefest is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. With registration, there will be ticket(s) for prize draws included. People can buy extra tickets or they can “earn” extra tickets by participating in a variety of games and contests suitable for all ages. “While the event is a fundraiser for the Railway Society, we also think it is important to make the day a true family, community day as well," Redmond says. "It's a day of live music, great food and drink and fun and games. It’s something we can all enjoy outdoors in our beautiful Railway

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Park. “We are hoping for a great turnout, good weather and that everyone remembers a lawn chair so they can stay a while and enjoy all the day has to offer.”

For further information, contact: Rhonda Kimberley-Young, 279-3055 rkimberleyyoung@gmail.com or Derek Redmond redmond@queensu.ca ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices

LIVING HERE

Construction and Road Closures • Bellrock Road – Road reconstruction and paving beginning on Monday, July 18th until September 30th. Work will be completed by O Bettschen Construction Ltd. No closure required. More information can be found at www.EngageFrontenac.net. • Buck Bay Road Bridge – Bridge replacement beginning on Monday, July 18th until September 16th (with road closure). Work will be completed by Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd. • Hinchinbrooke Road – Completion of culvert and road repairs at the Spring Lake crossing beginning on Monday, July 18, 2022 (anticipated three-week duration). Work will be completed by Township Forces. The Township asks that drivers plan their routes accordingly and obey all signs and traffic controls in work zones to ensure the safety of local workers. For more information, please contact the Public Services Department at 613-376-3027 Ext 4331.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is now 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.

Temporary Closure of Township Offices – Thursday July 21, 2022 All Township offices and garages will be closed on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon. Proposed Closing of a Portion of an Unopened Road Allowance - RC-21-03 (5006755 Ontario Ltd.) 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: Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between the former Township of Loughborough and the Former Township of Portland, benefitting property 5356 New Morin Road. 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, August 9, 2022, 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 on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net/EventCalendar/ 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 August 9, 2022. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https:// www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/

THINGS TO DO Music in the Park – Summer Series Stemming from the success of the winter Music in the Park series, this series will take advantage of summer evenings on the beaches of South Frontenac with live, local acoustic music in a relaxed and picturesque waterfront setting. Join us one Saturday night per month through the summer from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: • August 20th – Sydenham Point Park – Featuring Mellow Lily • September 17th – Gilmour Point Park – Featuring Uncoded Visit www.southfrontenac.net/music for performer bio’s and more information. Help is always appreciated! Call Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 today to learn about volunteer opportunities. Swim & Day Camp Registration After a two year hiatus, we are thrilled to host our Swim & Day Camps once again in 2022! Children ages 4 - 12 are welcome to join our enthusiastic, energetic, caring staff members in a safe environment that encourages children to realize their potential and follow their dreams. Day Camp will be offered at The Point in Sydenham and Gilmour’s Point in Battersea starting on July 4th. Swim Lessons will be offered at The Point in Sydenham starting July 18th. Registration opens on May 9th! Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/SwimandDayCamps for dates, rates, and times, or email campcoordinator@ southfrontenac.net for more information.

Planning Applications & Public Meetings Council and the Committee of Adjustment hold regular public meetings to review planning applications and to invite public input. Please see our website under Open for Business>Current Planning Applications for a list of applications that are scheduled for a public meeting and/or in the public review period. 2022 Community Grants Program – 2nd Intake Now Open! Applications for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted for a second intake. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until August 12, 2022. For more information, visit ttps://www.southfrontenac.net/grants/. 2022 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program Now Open Developed by the Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee, the Township offers a grant program designed to support and encourage the preservation, restoration, monitoring and analysis of lake ecosystems within South Frontenac. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until September 30, 2022. For more information, visit ttps://www.southfrontenac.net/grants/. Temporary Entrance Change – Municipal Office at 4432 George St. Starting July 4, 2022, the Township will be removing and replacing the accessible ramp at the front door of the Municipal Offices located at 4432 George St. As such, residents and visitors looking to access the main floor (Treasury, Clerks Office), will be required to enter the building through the Council Chambers entrance on George St. It is anticipated that this project will take two months to complete. Those accessing the Building and Planning department should continue to enter at the lower level access door at the back of the building.

TOWN HALL Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting – August 9, 2022, at 6:00 pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @SouthFrontenacTwp. If you want to address Council or the Committee of Adjustment directly on an agenda item, you must register to participate in the Zoom meeting. Go to the Featured Items and/or Events Calendar on our website for the link to register before noon on the day of each meeting. Job Opportunities • Competition # 22-23-CS - Accounting Clerk (Temporary – Anticipated 12-month Contract) - Closes July 24, 2022 • Competition #22-03-RD - Day Camp Counsellor – Open • Competition #22-24–RD – Waterfront Guard – Open For more information on either position, 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 .

South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide Our previous recreation guide has transformed this year into the new 2022 Community Services & Activity Guide. Accessible in print or online on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ActivityGuide/

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Thursday, August 4 • 6 to 7 p.m. – Wolfe Island Branch Saturday, August 6 • 10 to 11 a.m. – Sydenham Branch Monday, August 8 • 6 to 7 p.m. – Hartington Branch The community feedback gathered through these events will be used to finalize the Library Facilities Plan and the hours of operation at KFPL branches across the County. Reports on both will be shared with the Library Board in fall 2022. Questions or additional comments can also be directed to Kimberly Sutherland Mills, Director, Service Design and Delivery, at kmills@kfpl.ca or (613) 549-8888 x3520.

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