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Blue Skies Music Festival – A Smaller, But Mighty Return

by Jeff Green he Blue Skies Music Festival brings over 2,000 people to Frontenac County each year for three days, making it one of, if not the, largest annual gathering in the Frontenac region. Yet, it has a deliberately low public profile. It has always been promoted strictly through word of mouth, and pulls its audience from across the province, with as many people coming from Toronto as from Kingston and Perth. One of the features of the annual gathering, which has been taking place in Clarendon since the summer of 1973, is its no vendor policy. The festival sells hats, t-shirts and food to festival goers, and performers sell merchandise as a way of supplementing their revenue, but there are no outside sponsors or other sales booths of any kind. All the money that comes in from ticket sales goes to the musicians and to the festival's community outreach arm, Blue Skies in the Community, which sponsors arts programming in the festival catchment area, which stretches to east-west to Perth and Tweed and south to Wolfe Island. Camping passes to the festival, which are sold through a draw system, as well as day passes for Saturday and Sunday programming, have provided steady funding to keep the volunteer run event thriving for decades, but COVID proved to be a significant challenge, as it did to many arts organisations. The physical festival was cancelled in 2020 and 2021, with a virtual version running instead, which cut into festival reserve funds that had been created over years, and curtailed but did not stop the activities of Blue Skies in the Community in local communities. Then came 2022. Planning for the festival takes at least 9 months, and the cut off date to decide whether to tentatively hold an in-person festival took place at the end of last year, just as the Omicron shut down was taking place, but a decision was taken to go ahead and plan for the outdoor gathering, on the August long weekend, nonetheless. While the festival's artistic director Margaret Sullivan was given the go-ahead to book the performers for evening concerts on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend, much of the rest of the festival, which is as important or more important to festival goers as the concerts, remained in flux. In December, it was hard to envision how the afternoon square dances, with a 40 piece band crammed onto a

small stage and hundreds of people weaving around each other, would be possible. And the choir that meets at the beginning of the festival, and rehearses for three days before performing, seemed impossible as well. Intimate workshops on musical and holistic topics, and kids programming, were also in doubt. As things opened up in the spring, and all COVID restrictions were lifted, the festival organisers decided to go ahead with all of the normal festival events, including the Sunday morning parade. While weekend passes all but sold out, the 7th COVID wave resulted in attendance being down at Blue Skies for the first time in at least 20 years, and some key organisers could not attend because of their own COVID sensitivities, or last minute exposure to the Washboard Hand and Lois Webster whoop it up at the Blue Skies Music Festival. virus. In spite of all, the 49 thrown off a bit, on Sunday night. year old institution managed to pull off its 47th on the ground The music was at a high level throughout the weekend, festival. however, and the mix of styles that have been a feature of Luckily, the weather co-operated. It was sunny and warm the festival made up for the loss of one act. all weekend, which is always a bonus in a three day outdoor Caption festival, where the only buildings on site are out-houses and a small kitchen. The most striking element to Dawn and Shawna RedBut there were some glitches. The Sunday night finale skye's powerful performance were the harmonies created band of the festival was the Swedish group Frander, who by the sisters, who shifted from folk based vocalisations to performed as part of the virtual festival last year. Frander more throaty Indigenous sounds seamlessly. were set to make their Blue Skies debut as part of a North Other highlights on Friday night included the performance American tour.Ten days before the festival, as the programs of Moskkito Bar. were being printed, Frander's flight to North America was A Toronto based band founded by Tangi Ropars, who is cancelled, and they were unable to re-book in time to make from Brittany and Ahmed Moneka from Baghdad, are the ulthe tour happen. A quick reshuffle filled out the schedule, timate Toronto band. The players come from all over Europe but the balance of intimate acts in the early and mid-eveContinued on page3 ning, followed by dance rhythms deeper into the night, was

Covid Numbers Continue To Climb In Region Death toll creeps up as well by Jeff Green It is not as easy to track the progress of the COVID-19 virus as it used to be. Early on in the pandemic, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) built a COVID tracking module on the KFLAPH.ca website. During the first phases of the pandemic, daily confirmed case counts, percentage of positive test results, the location and severity of outbreaks could all be found on the module. But as early as last fall, that all began to change. With case counts overwhelming the testing system, with symptomatic individuals from non-vulnerable groups no longer being eligible for testing, the daily case count number became an unreliable indicator. Other information, such as wastewater

concentration, hospitalisation and death rates, and percentage of positive tests among people still eligible for testing, became more relevant as KFL&A (Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington) residents consulted the module to help them decide what level of risk they are comfortable with. The module is only updated once a week at the present time, making it a less valuable tool for individuals to assess risk than it was in the past. The module still shows that COVID cases are on the rise in the region, however. As of Tuesday, (July 25) there were 11 patients in hospital with COVID complications, 2 of whom were in the Intensive Care Unit. There were 305 cases among the vulnerable population that are eligible for test-

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been 62 since that time. Still, the KFL&A death rate is about 10% of the rate in the United States, and 23% of the rate across all of Canada. The average community with a population of 200,000 in the United States has seen 675 deaths, and the average community in Canada, 275. The vaccination campaign, which has been more extensive than in other locations, has resulted in 95% of those 5 and older having at least one dose. Two thirds (67.2%) of people over 13 have received at least one booster shot, 56.1% of those over 60 have taken all four available doses. In a media call last month, Dr. Piotr Oglaza of KFLAPH, said that the vaccination rate in KFL&A is at or near the top of the province, and is likely one factor keeping the spread of the virus from being higher in KFL&A, further stressing the already overwhelmed health care system.. ■

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by Duncan Sinclair hose of us here in Frontenac's Townships have many blessings to count. I have lived in Southern Frontenac full-time for the past 22 years and before that as a seasonal resident since 1967. The peace, quiet, beauty, and diversity of the forests, lakes, and fields in which we live is, for me at least, impossible to beat, combined as it is with our easy proximity to Kingston's urban facilities. Southern Frontenac Community Services provides support where needed. For retired folks like me, specialized care referred to above - together what we the combination of the idyll of country life with the security commonly refer to as our "health care system". But I can of nearby Kingston's rich cultural and highly specialized speak also of the equally vital contributions of community healthcare services is about as good as it gets. support services to people's good health, services like But that country life idyll is not only about the physical those available in our region from Southern Frontenac environment. It is also about our rural communities and Community Services - services such as the food bank, the services they provide to reinforce our secure livability, respite day care, wholesome frozen meals and hot ones day-by-day. I think of both the benefits, convenience, and on wheels, drives to appointments, assistance with houspleasure of patronizing my neighbours, whether shop- ing, exercise classes, social events to facilitate interaction ping for groceries, eating out, or accessing other services with fellow community members, and others. Care and including those of Southern Frontenac Community Ser- support services are both essential to the good health vices. As a one-time Vice-Principal of Health Sciences of all people but especially those whose health is threatand Dean of Medicine at Queen's, I can speak to the ened, most often by poverty, age, and social isolation. importance to everybody's good health of both primary Over many years now Southern Frontenac Community care, that provided by family physicians, nurse practitio- Services has operated out of the facilities of what was ners, and increasingly others working in teams, and the once Grace United Church in Sydenham. Those facilities, supplemented in recent years by a couple of what were once old school portables, are no longer capable of safely accommodating the services provided. The historic limestone Church must be renovated and expanded to meet the needs the people it serves now and will serve into the future. I have given high priority to my contribution to the community campaign to raise the money needed to support this expansion and renovation of the Grace Centre and ask, indeed urge, you to do the same. Your doing so will enhance significantly the good physical and social health of our community here in the rural Frontenacs. ■

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here will be something for everyone at the 2022 Caboosefest in sunny Sharbot Lake on Saturday, August 6th. After Town Crier Paddy O’Connor opens things up at 10am, kids and adult games and crafts will get underway at Railway Heritage Park on Elizabeth Street (across from the township office. At 11am and again at 1:15pm, guided railway heritage walks will start up, with local historians pointing out the locations of infrastructure that was necessary for running a station at the junction of the K&P and the CP Rail lines that were the lifeblood of the community 100 years ago. A kids sing-along is set for 11am at the Caboose, with Gary Giller, Jim Macpherson and Dave Limber. A geocaching introduction is happening at 11:30am, and sometime after that newly minted MPP John Jordan, Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith, and Railway Heritage Society President will be on hand for the announcement of a Trillium Grant the Society has received. At 1pm, the house badn will be joined by Dennis Larocquwperform a set, followed by prize draws and a Silent Auction. Cota’s Mobile Catering will have pulled pork and fries available and the Kick and Push Brewery will have a selection in the beer tent. Admission to Caboosefest is $5 pp, and $20 for families DL-generic b-c ad.pdf 1 2022-03-28 12:14:00 PM of 4 or more. All proceeds will go to site improvements at the Railway Heritage Park. ■

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Frontenac Masonic Lodge Turns 100!

n May of this year, Frontenac Masonic Lodge was one hundred years old. In that hundred years, the membership has included doctors, farmers, business men, railroaders, teachers and policemen. The members, in addition to their Masonic duties have served the Lions, the Legion, school boards, municipal councils, community associations, church councils and, of course, our volunteer fire services. The membership role contains almost all the great family names of this region. The Grand Lodge of Canada issued a Warrant of Constitution for the formation of Frontenac Lodge on May 23, 1922. This followed a year of planning and organizing hosted by Bro. M. R. Reid who was later elected the first Master. The first meeting was held in a room over the store of Mr. E. B. Buell who was the first candidate initiated into the Lodge. A few months later, the group purchased the Presbyterian Church for use as a lodge room. A fire destroyed this building in April 1929 and the current structure was built on the same site later that year. The building has seen many changes over the years but it has endured and continues to serve us well. Freemasonry is the oldest organization of its type in the world. It is also the larg-

est. There are 3.2 million Masons worldwide, two hundred thousand in Canada of these, forty thousand in Ontario. There are approximately five hundred and seventy-five lodges in Ontario. Frontenac Lodge membership has gone down followed the path of church congregations, service clubs and Legions branches but these cycles have been seen before as demographics and community needs change so we hold to our purpose and, like these others, continue to serve. The roots of Freemasonry are believed to lie in the medieval trade guilds of Europe. When the great cathedrals were being built, stone masons were highly skilled and in wide demand. Lodge organizations were formed to provide training in the craft and support for the families of this highly mobile group of craftsmen. A central element of this appears to have been a code of conduct similar to what we see in professional societies today – a code which deals not only with craftsmanship but also with citizenship and ethics of employment. In seventeenth century England, there developed a practice of admitting members who were not operative masons but who valued aspects of this code. What is now called “speculative”, rather than “operative” masonry SINCE 1970

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and the Middle East. They met at a gathering in rural Ontario, and got their name when playing outdoors at dusk, when one of them said, “we are like a Mosquito Bar”. Their music is full of diverse rhythms, pulled together by collective musicality and drive. One of the Saturday night bands, The Fretless, is a string quartet (two violins, viola and cello) but instead of playing the classical repertoire, they lean towards Appalachian and Bluegrass and other traditions, often taking a simple theme from a traditional tune as a starting point to create their own, mesmerizing sound. Much later in the evening, the Peptides took the stage. Looking like a cross between the B52's and an episode of Glee, they made it seem like Blue Skies – the Musical, was being brought to life. “We're so kitschy, I love it” one of them said at the end of one of their numbers. The crowd loved it as well. On Sunday night, Lynne Hansen brought some Americana grit to her performance, carrying herself more like a hard luck Frontenac County Farmer than an Ottawa based singer-songwriter. She arrived at the

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evolved from this. In speculative Masonry, we use tales of ancient history as allegories and draw moral lessons from the use of traditional working tools. This has crept into our common language when we refer to a “square” deal or refer to someone as being “on the level”. Most Masonic Lodges do not admit women as members though this is changing. There are women only lodges in Ontario and co-ed lodges in Europe are fairly common. I visited a Masonic museum in Lisbon a few years ago and I’m sure the guide, a young woman in her late twenties, had a senior Scottish Rite degree. One of the things most commonly associated with Freeemasonry is the secrets. While Freemasonry as an institution tends to be reticent, there really are very few secrets. For instance, membership lists are not published but neither

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are they secret. If you ask someone if he is a Mason, he will probably tell you though he may pull your leg a little in the process. Masons consider it in bad taste to advertise their charity or good works but the Masons of North America raise 2.6 million dollars a day for charity. Most of this goes to Shriners hospitals which specialize in pediatric orthopedics and burn treatment but every district has an annual project which tends to support a local need. The only real secrets are the things Masons use to identify each other. This goes back to the days of operating Masons when a man was asked to prove he had the knowledge and skill required to hold a position of responsibility on a dangerous project. A core purpose of Freemasonry is to “make good men better”. It does not attempt to make good men from bad. Nor does it claim to be the only way to get better. But it is one way and good Mason work at it. ■

festival alone, on Saturday afternoon, with her guitarist back in Ottawa with COVID, hired Elphin based guitarist/mandolinist Joey Wright on the spot, and was ready to go when the curtain broke as she was being introduced. It was a perfect setup for a set of songs that were as defiant and joyful as they were world weary. Rae Kennedy's brought the audience a spoken word performance of her powerful poem that played with the images of a river and a human spine to encapsulate the fragile world we all find ourselves living in, both in her birth country of Canada and her adopted home, far away in Southwest Australia. She was followed on stage by Aussie David Ross Macdonald for a set of songs heavily influenced by his own poetic vision, It was a fitting way to sum up all of the stresses that went into putting on such a large event as the Blue Skies Festival in the midst of a pandemic that continues to bring its own twists and turns.■

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tornados when it starts to rain. I was always scared of thunderstorms but now I am scared they will turn into tornados ending up in my yard. • June Kerr and Bev Ladurantaye and I went to Chuck’s to pick up a birthday cake for Bev. It was the first time that June had ever been to Ompah or that either one of them had seen Palmerston Lake. They enjoyed the visit with Chuck and the beautiful scenery from the store’s back door. • So sorry to hear of the passing of Norman Riddell. Sympathy to his wife Dee and all their family and friends. I had a great visit with Dee a couple of weeks ago at the Medical Center and I did not know that Norman had passed away. • Sympathy to Vanessa Lemke (Rob) on the passing of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. • On August 7th, Mississippi Church will the opened up at 2:00 p.m. for a service. Pastor Jack Bradley will be speaking. There will be special music by the Abrams and Bob Burns and the Barton Believers. Lunch to follow at the Snow Road Community Center. Everyone is welcome. • Get well wishes to all those who have contacted Covid lately – there seems to be a lot of people around with it. • Belated happy 60th wedding anniversary to Denzil and Evelyn Killingbeck. Get well wishes to Evelyn. I know I am late getting this out but my body tells me when I can do things and when I can’t. Better late than never. • Happy birthday to Jasmin Clement, Noella Menard, Deb Morey, Lindsey Rollo, Kathi Zarfas, Mary Gemmill, Rick Cuomo, Stanley Snow, Delmar Sargeant, Bella Riddell, Lorna Sergeant and anyone else celebrating in August. Happy anniversary to Peter and Betty Crabtree – I think it will be 66 years on 18th August. • There was a lot of action at the Elf Inn Express on Saturday with lots of vendors with jewellery and other goodies as well as book selling and signing by author Rick Revell. Also there was a successful bake sale at McDonalds Corners Knox church on Friday the 29th - I heard everything sold out. • Elaine DeLisle, Tracey Laffin, Robert and Hanne Quigley, and Fred and Sarah Fowler attending the wedding celebration of Janice Ling and Garry Welsh at The Coach House at the historic Gothic stone church in Port Elmsley on Saturday evening. Janice wore a beautiful traditional Chinese cheongsam red dress and Garry a kilt. Janice had a special chair for Elaine to sit in to listen to the fantastic music by two guys called the Smokin Roosters who kept toes tapping and people dancing and having a wonderful time. It was so good for Elaine to see Janice’s girls Estelle and Chanel who she used to babysit. Congratulations to Janice and Garry. [Janice lived in “The Stone House” for a number of years]. • Sunday was Pastor Phillip Robillard’s last service for our church. Happy retirement.

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• It was a lovely sunny and breezy day for the House and Garden Tour last week. The tour began at Joe and Judy's home atop Wilson Hill with a million dollar view of Palmerston Lake. The gardens are edged with rocks and are full of a mix of perennial, annual and native wild flowers along with a veggie patch. The group was also interested in Joe's workshop and Judy's soap making studio. The tour then went to Liz and Jerry's home which nestles against a rock cliff overlooking Palmerston Lake. The architecture was unique as were the gardens which mixed non-invasive flowers with veggies. Liz showed her art studio and Jerry showed the house systems and workshop. A winding path led down to the dock where all enjoyed the lake view and the breeze. Many thanks to the hosts for sharing their homes. • There was a packed house at the Clar-Mill Hall last Tuesday to celebrate the retirement of Cheryl Robson, North Frontenac Township CEO. Cheryl was able to mingle with all attendees before the speeches and many gifts were given. Cheryl leaves behind a solid team of employees and a township in a strong position to go forward. Thank you to Cheryl for her vision and assistance to individuals and groups over the years. • Corey Klatt takes over as CEO with big shoes to fill but he is up for the task. • Ompah will be busier than usual on Saturday August 6. There is a Craft Show at Betty Hunter's home on 509 across from the Mosque Lake Road from 10 am to 4 pm. More than 10 crafters will be in attendance. All are welcome to drop by. • Also on Aug. 6 is the first annual Ompah Soul Festival from 10am to 11pm at 9055 Hwy 509. You are welcome to take part in the various activities: yoga, community drum circle, ecstatic dance, meditation, kids zone, vendor village and a performance by singer-songwriter Lynn Hansen at 8:00pm. Tickets and information at ompahsoul@gmail.com

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Happy 1st birthday to Crue Goodfellow this past Saturday! Hope you had a great day celebrating with the U13 Napanee Express team that big sister Amaya plays on as they were at a tournament in Port Perry!! • Congratulations to Andrew Hole and Liv Varcoe who had their first baby, Daxton Hole, on July 26th. I'm sure you will be spoiled!!! • Archie's Place was the spot to be last Saturday as a group of vendors set up shop both inside and out. Lots of amazing products were available, thanks to the locals in the area for making us feel special and welcoming us to your area. We have another vendor event planned for Sunday September 11 - same great location - so mark this down and be sure to pop in and say hi. If you haven't been to Archie's Place - you need to go!! Diana Meeks and helpers have done an amazing job at making a welcoming environment - so please watch for all the events that she has happening and stop by! • It's good to see Zelda Hannah out and about. Must be the TLC she's getting from her family. Keep on improving and gaining your strength back. • Happy Birthday wishes to Andy Robinson who will soon be a "Grandpa" also to his son Camden. • End of the season soccer tournaments were held late last week in Harrowsmith. Congratulations to all winners. Big Thank you to coaches, referees etc for all their time and effort. The ball season is also coming to a close here in Parham with the final games being played and the play offs are either over or coming up soon. Kudos to all who make these events happen for our young athletes. • August is here and plans for the Parham Fair are getting ready to put into effect. Check the website for happenings and their times. Support your local fair. • The storm last week was pretty scary. As the thunder rolled and lightning flashed creating a display like the first of July. The winds sure played havoc with a lot of peoples gardens especially the corn. Local corn growers, say corn will soon be ripe for the pickings. • Thanks to all who led our worship services while our minister Shelley Roberts was enjoying some time off. • Don't forget the Lions Clubs all You Can Eat Breakfast this Sat Aug 6 8 to 11 at the OSO Township Hall in Sharbot Lake. Remember you can still turn in your old eye glasses for recycling. • Here are the August birthday's - Andy Robinson, Carol Wisteard, Miranda Bird, Hallie & Hannah Hearns, Boyce Peters, Keegan Teal, Angie Newmann, Cory Lowery, Camden Robinson, Christopher Love, Anna Vinkle, Lisa Smith, Theresa Lowery, Karen MacGregor, Dan Mallette, Sophie LaFaso, the Nybom Twins, Bill Fox, Cassie Cox, Wayne Robinson, Brianna Drew, Cathy Goodfellow, Randy Kempe, Ryan Beattie, Janice Teeple, Michaela Hamilton, Amber Asselstine, Burt Hannah, Kris Stencell, Dwayne Meeks, Joelle Parr, Abby McKinnon, Laurie Love, Holli Millar, Cody McLellan, Becca LaFaso, Jessica Neadow, Scott Love, Jen Wolfe, Beth Lowery, Bob Fox, Lindsay Beattie, Arthur Thomas, Shyann Northmore, Bob Northmore, Aaron Keefe, Tracie Goodberry, Jorja Steele, Zelda Hannah, Pat Quinn, Karen Bertram, Jonathan Whan, and Kelli Bell. Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Bob & Christine Teal, Lisa & Donnie Smith, Dan & Cheryl Hole, Eric & Muriel Wagar, Shelley & Joe Welsh. • **Please let us know of any important birthdays, anniversaries or events so we can include them in our calendar.

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 $2.00. If you’re a first timer? Check us out for free, please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.

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• It was a tough decision to choose our Community Fish of the week. There were so many impressive pics!! I finally chose Tony Ventrella on Kashawakamak Lake with his 4 lb 19 inch Bass. His great smile was almost as Big as his fish!! Congrats Tony and Thank you for sharing!! • Members of St Kilian's Church would like to express a huge Thank you! They are very grateful for all of the Community Support at their Delicious Bake Sale last Saturday! Stay tuned for their next Chili and Bake Sale on Saturday September 24th! • Farm Lake in Ardoch was Rocking this past Sunday, Thanks to Steve and Brandy Richardson!! This is the third year that they have hosted a great time for friends and neighbours on the lake that included; live music by the Fabulously Awesome Ambush, great company and a delicious potluck supper after the concert! With over 100 neighbours and friends gathered it was a Fantastic afternoon!! • This weeks Friday night supper on August 5th at Shamrock Bakery is Rigatoni Chicken Florentine with cheesy herbed garlic bread! Remember to text Nuala at 416 834-0988 to reserve your meal!! • Don't forget to circle your calendars for the next Community Craft Show this Saturday August 6th at 9268 Rd 509 from 10am to 2pm! As always, there will be lots of beautiful treasures to see!!

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Dog & Cranberry Lake Association Floating Treatment Wetlands Platforms

by Jeff Green n 2021, South Frontenac Township launched the lake ecosystems community grant program, and one of those grants went to the Dog and Cranberry Lake Association, for an experimental citizen science program to both monitor and mitigate phosphorus levels in the lake. Since high phosphorus concentrations are an essential element in the periodic outbreak of toxic blue-green algae blooms that have been a major issue on both lakes, the association is keen to develop strategies. The plan, which was implemented this spring, was to launch platforms, the size of a small floating dock, in order to expose cattail roots to the water in Milburn Bay on Dog Lake. “We launched our first of three, experimental Floating Treatment Wetlands platforms (FTWs) on Friday, May 13th, then we launched another two a few weeks later. Each platform holds 120 phosphorus loving cattails which will be busy all summer absorbing excess nutrients from Milburn Bay. Nutrient levels in the plant tissues will be harvested and analyzed at specific points during the season and compared to those of plants from a lower nutrient location,” said Shirley French, a biologist and Milburn Bay resident who put this experimental project together. “The community grant in 2021 allowed us to purchase the materials for the platforms which we built that year. The more time-consuming aspect of the project was the time it took to get permits from both Transport Canada and Parks Canada,” she added

Volunteers from the Dog & Creanberry Lake Association set out one of two floating treatment wetlands platforms.

Dude, Where’s My TV – A Documentary by Jeff Green teven May is a Denbigh based researcher who has been looking at the question of how the digital transformation of television delivery has left an entire segment of the population behind. “7% of people still receive their tv services for free, using rabbit ears or antennas, but that is no longer possible in rural areas because the tv towers are being disabled,” he said. May was one of the few people to raise concerns about the disabling of the TVO tower, north of Cloyne, and about the pending cease of operations for the Vennachar based Global TV tower. “In 2009, there were plans to do a digital conversion of the Global tower. If that had happened it would be possible to receive those signals through the air, and use a converter to continue to access tv in homes across the region,” he said, “but that did not happen and the tower is closing at the end of September.” In order to explore the impact of these kinds of changes in areas where cell and internet coverage is still a work in progress, as well as other topics around cell, internet and television delivery, May has been making a series of videos, called “Dude, where’s my tv.” The first video in the series is up, and accessible to Kingston Frontenac Public

Library users for free on the Hoopla platform. It is called Ben vs. Bell, and is a classic David vs. Goliath story. Ben Klass was a graduate student, based in Manitoba, who petitioned the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications commission (CRTC) about a Bell Mobility promotion that was starting up at the time. Since Bell owns the largest cell network in Canada, and also is a major producer of content through CTV, it began to offer CTV and other programming over mobile networks without charging Bell Mobility customers a fee for downloading the data. Ben Klass argued to the CRTC that Bell was using its market position as a television provider to privilege its own content over other content that is available to mobile customers. His claim was that this ran counter to the concept of net neutrality, the idea that Internet and mobile providers should not make it easier, or cheaper, to access specific programming over other programming. The case was very straightforward because that is exactly when Bell was doing, and the CRTC ruled quickly and easily in favour of Ben Klass, just two days after the case was argued. Then, Bell appealed, and Ben Klass was facing legal bills, since the legal

proceedings brought the prospect of Bell seeking damages from Ben Klass for lost revenue due to the CRTC ruling. The video chronicles the fear that this brought to Ben, and to his parents. It also shows that the judge who was tasked with determined whether lawyers for Bell could make enough of a cases for the matter to proceed to trial. Luckily for Ben, the judge ruled that Bell had not made the case well enough to proceed. After that, Bell accepted the ruling and has not attempted to provide its own programming without data charges. This was good news for Ben and advocates for net neutrality. The next video in the series, which Steven May is working on now, is about the towers and the loss of analogue service. It will be posted on Hoopla when it is completed. ■

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She said that before embarking on the project, her and her small team looked at 20 years of data from the “Lake Partner Program'' that the Dog and Cranberry Association participates in, and saw a gradual increase in total phosphorus over time, especially in the south end of Dog Lake.” There have been two major blue green algae events on Milburn Bay over the last 6 years. “Phosphorus is a nutrient that is prominent in the production of cyanobacterial blooms (aka BGA, blue green algae). The goal with this pilot study is to determine if the cattails will perform the task of taking up phosphorus comparable to levels measured in the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) experiments. The cattail roots are the important uptake region of the plant. By keeping the roots suspended in the water and not rooted to the sediment, we can cut the roots and monitor phosphorus uptake over time. An important step in the FTW process is to remove the phosphorus by composting the cattails away from the wetland at the end of the growing season. We will report back next year with our results.” She said that the impact on phosphorus levels from two platforms, each with 120 cattails, will be modest and 1mcg/ litre of phosphorus per year in Milburn Bay, although the impacts will accumulate over time. The target upper limit for phosphorus in lake water is 20 mcg/litre. If the pilot project with two platforms is successful, she hopes that individual property owners may want to get involved, and a landscaping business might be able to use the cattails for shoreline naturalisation planning programs. ■

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OBITUARY CLARK, Shirley Ann (nee Barr)

On July 7, 2022 Shirley got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She passed away suddenly at her condo in Kingston, Ontario. Reunited with her loving husband Gilbert otherwise known as Gil when he was good or Bert when he was bad. Predeceased by parents Helen & Harold Barr and sister Carol Waller (George). Missing her are daughters Rhonda George (Neal), Debbie Toth (Rick), and beloved younger brother Charles Barr (Norma). Also mourning are grandchildren Marilyn McEwen (Allen), Jesse Vallier (Michelle), Cory Toth (Theresa), nieces Cheryl Waller (Jeff), Michelle Freeland (Dave), and nephew Brad Barr (Helga) and families. Shirley was blessed with six great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She will also be missed by many cousins as well as many good friends. I finally have the smoking hot body I have always wanted… having been cremated. A family graveside service will take place at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. In care of Simpler Times Cremation Service 613-389-7223 / 613-382-3683 Online condolences www.simplertimes.com

ENGLAND, Orvis “Victor”- peacefully at home with family by his side on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 91. He was the loving husband of the late Shirley England (nee VanAlstine). Dear father of the late Rick (Gwen), late Jean (Brian) Barrie, Gordon (Karen), Ethel (Steve) Barbary and Anita (Lynn) Cooper. Vic will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Greg (Jilene), Graham (Alyson), Amanda (Billy), Angela (Jonathan), Ashley (Jordan), Tyler (Chelsea), Travis (Jessie), Jordan (Hannah) and his great-grandchildren Mason, Dylan, Logan, Andrew, Lauren, Jackson, Herrick, Ellie, Reid, Ethan, Chase, Emery, Wesley, Miller, Emberly, Cowan and Briella. He was a brother to Merv (late Josephine), late Bob (Doreen), late Gwen (late Harry) Sinclair, late Garnet (late Claire), Jim (Barb) England, Dorothy (Gerald) Burke and Janice (Don) Peters. Vic is pre-deceased by his parents William & Edna England, his infant son Keith and infant sister Shirley. The family will receive friends at the Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Monday from 4pm to 8pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Zealand United Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Maberly Agricultural Society or the Canadian Cancer Society with appreciation. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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SFRC 38 Special by Sarah Hannon hen driving past the South Frontenac Rental Centre you cant miss the 38 Special Fries food truck located at the south end of the parking lot. With its bright colours and significant size, at 34 feet long it is one of the biggest food trailers in Ontario, it’s hard to miss! Owner Ryan Harriman opened the food truck in 2020 creating a mobile eatery that filled a void in the Harrowsmith food scene and quickly become a sought after destination. He has created a menu that has something for everyone and offers everything from what you would traditionally expect at a food truck like fries, burgers, poutine, alongside more specialty items like deep fried cheesecake, meatless burgers and 4 and 8 oz Haddock fillets. They have also created a small picnic area where customers can sit outside and enjoy their food. Recently they have introduced an online ordering system to help reduce wait times during the lunch time rush specifically aimed at customers on a lunch break with limited time. Everything on the menu is prepared by order, which keeps the ingre-

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• turn out and a good time was had by all! • Is your garden flourishing this year? The weather has been great and the crops hardy. If you have too much produce, don’t forget to share it with your neighbours. Everyone enjoys fresh veggies. • The Arden Untied Church will be gathering youth during the month of August on Tuesday evenings 5:00pm to 6:30pm. There will be arts and crafts starting August 16. Bring the kids out for some fun times. • The “All you Can Eat Breakfast” is back and will be held Saturday, August 6 at Oso Hall, 8:00am to 11:00am. Proceeds of the breakfast will support Youth Activities.

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Employment Opportunity Crown Land Stewardship Program - Staff Seasonal (May – October) The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Crown Land Stewardship Program – Staff. Working under the direction of the Facilities/Recreation Supervisor (FRS) the incumbent will perform required maintenance duties; and monitor and assist with the enforcement of the Crown Land Stewardship Program (CLSP) Roads and Campsites. The salary range is $22.11 – $26.01 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours (Seasonal position – approximately from May 3rd to October 31st). Hours may vary; weekend work and overtime will be required to meet the job requirements. A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office. For further information, please contact Brooke Hawley, Dipl.M.A,, Manager of Community Development at (613) 4792231 ext. 233 or email recreation@ northfrontenac.ca. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resume by Noon local time on August 12, 2022 clearly marked “Confidential – CLSP Staff” to Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A., CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca

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AUTOMOTIVE

ANYTHING METAL, FREE PICKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 613375-6377, leave message.

Drywall Service

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644

Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray

AUTOMOTIVE

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005

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

FLEA MARKET

FLEA MARKET Sat 10-4pm Vendors needed, tables available free for 4 weeks. Ukrainian Sanctuary Thrift Wed-Sun 10-6pm, 22668 Highway 41, Denbigh 613 333-2221 TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341

(Free Estimates)

HANDYMAN SERVICE 40 years experience. Repairs, home construction/renovation including window installation, tile, siding, plumbing etc. No job too small. Call Lloyd Hartwick 613-539-2544. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.

FOR SALE

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 HERD DISPERSAL: Registered Purebred Charolais Bull purchased Baker Farms, Madoc. Too young/good for slaughter. 5.5 years old, very docile, problem free. Asking $4.400.00. Text for pictures. Gerry Towns, Maberly area. 613-290-1362 HOMEMADE BARGE for sale. 12.5 feet long x 80 inches wide. Flotation to deck is 18 inches and railing is 8.5 inches. All screws, easily modifiable. Will take 15 H.P. motor and float over 3,000 pounds. $2,400.00 or reasonable offer. Text for pictures. Gerry Towns, 613-2901362, Maberly area. LARGE HEAVY-DUTY DUMP TRAILER. 16 foot, all metal, double axle dump trailer with three stage hoist, tarp and storage box in front. Box is 7 feet, 11 inches inside width. The undercarriage (3,000 pound axles) are from Morco Products Kingston. Split tailgate. Standalone wiring box attached to trailer. Brakes on all wheels. Hydraulic pressure from towing vehicle. Cost $16,000 to build. $7,000.00 or best offer. Gerry Towns, 613-290-1362 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 TWO GREAT PYRENEES male puppies, dewormed, all shots and vet checked. This breed is social, loyal, friendly, intelligent, good protective/herding dogs; good with all animals and pets. They need acreage and love snow/ cold. Call Rhonda at 613-885-8543, Maberly area.

HALL RENTAL

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

HELP WANTED

LOOKING FOR A PSW/equivalent to accompany a couple to St. John’s, Newfoundland, from September 7 – September 15. Airfare, private hotel room included. If interested, call 613-539-9959 for more details.

HUNTING

FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES – Call 613-335-2786 TWO 5 YEAR-OLD MALE BEAGLES for sale. Excellent deer dogs, call 613-561-8255

JUNK REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL and demolition, etc. 10, 15 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com

SERVICES

ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300. WELDING & FABRICATION All Types. Steel. Mobile Welding, 613-305-3775 613-336-0708

TOWING

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

WANTED TO BUY

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

WANTED TO RENT

STILL SEARCHING for a permanent home. Rent your space to this active, senior woman. Call 613-279-2833.

YARD SALE

YARD SALE Aug 6 & 13, 8am–2, Weather permitting. 4054 Perth RD, Inverary. Carvings, Sealers, Dishware. Downsizing to make room for Family Treasures.

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSES Respecting A Zoning By-Law Review For The Township Of Central Frontenac TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Central Frontenac will hold OPEN HOUSES on:

Saturday, August 13, 2022 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Soldier’s Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario The format of the open houses will include a formal presentation on proposed changes. The presentations will be made at 1:00 pm (August 13th) and 7 pm (August 18th) respectively and these presentations will be livestreamed on the township’s YouTube channel. The Open Houses are being held pursuant to the provisions of Sections 26 (9) and 34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. THE PURPOSE of the Open Houses is to invite comments from the public on proposed changes to the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law #2011-52. The proposed changes result from the requirement of Section 26 (9) of the Planning Act that a municipal council amend the zoning by-law within three years of the revision to an official plan to ensure that the zoning by-law conforms to the official plan. Proposed changes include but are not limited to: expanding the scope of permitted home-based businesses; permitting live/work units; regulating food vehicles; providing for additional residential units; permitting tiny houses; providing for storage containers and recreational vehicles; providing for the keeping of domestic livestock for local food production, and providing for the installation of alternative energy sources and systems (i.e., solar collectors, wind turbines, geothermal systems and electric vehicles recharge stations). The review also provides an opportunity to modernize the by-law with the addition of new definitions and uses such as cannabis, community gardens, private home day care, dog park, fitness centre, pet grooming establishment etc. The review includes updates to the zoning schedules, reflects changes in the Planning Act procedures, and updates names of government organizations. There are no proposed changes to the zone categories. A number of new permitted uses to several zones are proposed. Some changes to the zone standards are proposed to comply with the official plan and to introduce new standards such as development on narrow water channels and a floor space index. Changes are also proposed to all of the zoning schedules (mapping). The proposed changes will result in an amendment to By-law 2011- 52 rather than a new comprehensive zoning by-law. Since the by-law amendment affects all properties in the Township, a key map is not provided. IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township (see address below). IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY DOES NOT MAKE ORAL SUBMISSIONS AT A PUBLIC MEETING OR MAKE WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS TO the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MATTER, including information about your appeal rights, please contact the Clerk of the Township at the address below. The proposed amendment and zoning schedules may be inspected at the Municipal Office during regular business hours and is available for viewing on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com and on the township’s EngageFrontenac 2022 Zoning ByLaw Update project page at https://engagefrontenac.ca/hub-page/township-of-centralfrontenac Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 Email: zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227 www.centralfrontenac.com

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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 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 SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 ARDEN - YOUTH ART DAY 5:30pm-7:30am. Arden United Church. Various projects and adventures. Info 613-335-2474 or minister@ardenpastoralcharge.ca VERONA - MOVIE NIGHT 8pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Movie: Surf’s Up. Canteen open at 8 pm, movie at 8:45 pm. Style Revival will be open at 8:15 pm. In case of rain, movie indoors. SHARBOT

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BREAKFAST 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Hosted by the Sharbot Lake & District Lions in support of Youth Activities. OMPAH - FIRST ANNUAL OMPAH SOUL FESTIVAL 10am-11pm. Ompah Hall. Yoga, dance, drum circle, meditation, vendor village 10-5, kid zone, overnight camping and more! Live performance with Lynn Hansen. Info ompahsoul@gmail.com SHARBOT LAKE - CABOOSE FEST 10am-3pm. Sharbot Lake - Railway Heritage Park. Games, music, heritage activities, draws, silent auctions, food, drink and more. Check posters around town and FB for schedule. SHARBOT LAKE - FARMERS MARKET 9am-12pm Live music from Nighthawx 11-2 NORTHBROOK - VENDORS MARKET 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. VERONA - EWE CAN KNIT 7TH ANNIVERSARY 10am2pm. Verona. Joan of Purlin’ J’s with her yarn truck and All Dyed Up Fibres. Gift Basket Draw!

Sunday August 7

VERONA - THE 26TH ANNUAL VERONA CAR SHOW 8am-3pm. Verona Lions Hall. Rain or Shine! There will be 26 vehicle classes judged and awarded prizes.

Monday August 8

DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINER’S CLUB 12pm. Denbigh Community Hall. Deli cold plate and salad, $10.00. RSVP Shelby 613-336-8934 ext. 229 RAILTON - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO 7pm. St. Patrick’s Church. All profits go to local charities

Wednesday August 10

CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm. Barrie Hall. Speaker: Susan & Brian Nilsson - All About Monarch Butterflies.

Thursday August 11

SYDENHAM - SENIORS LUNCH & STROLL 12pm. Grace Hall. Explore the community gardens while listening to the tranquil music of harpist Kathryn McConnell. $10. Register 613-376-6477 x 303 or joanne.silver@sfcsc.ca

Friday August 12

SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 PLEVNA - PERSEID METEOR SHOWER 8pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Info recreation@northfrontenac.ca or 613-479-2231 x 223 Event begins at dusk.

Saturday August 13

PLEVNA - SAGITTARIUS: NEBULAE & STAR CLUSTERS GALORE 8pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Info recreation@northfrontenac.ca or 613-479-2231 x 233

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Market. If you have wares to sell, please send an email to nanmaggie@yahoo.com for further information. • Hurrah! It is always great to see the North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour being advertised. We have such talented artisans and artists in the community. The tour is on September 24 and 25, 2022 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. • Great news from the Dark Sky Preserve on Highway 506: “It's official!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS - The North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve is hosting the "North Frontenac Festival of Stars" Star Party September 23-25, 2022! Admission is FREE but please sign up with number of people who will be participating in your party. More details to follow shortly. There will be a registration page on the NFDSP Facebook page in a few days. Please Like and Share with all your as-

The Township of Central Frontenac ROAD #38 ROAD CLOSURE IN TICHBORNE AUGUST 22nd – 24th The Central Frontenac Public Works department has been notified by the Canadian Pacific Railway company of an emergency rail crossing surface project in Tichborne. CP Rail requires the township to close Road #38 in Tichborne from 6:00 am August 22ndto August 24th, 2022. The road at the crossing will be closed 24 hours per day during those dates. Weather events or equipment breakdowns could increase the length of the closure. The primary detour will use Long Lake Road from Parham to Mountain Grove. Residents are encouraged to use local detours such as Fish Creek Road and Bradshaw Road to commute east of Tichborne or Ducharme Road to commute West of Tichborne. Transport trucks looking to use Road #38 to access provincial highways # 401 and # 7 are to use County Road #41 or HWY #15. Detour signage will be posted, and emergency services are formalizing plans to minimize the interruption to the public. Please contact the public works hotline at 613-279-2935 ext. 5 if you have further inquiries and call 911 in the case of an emergency. Please visit our website to see a map of the detour. Thank you for your patience Sincerely, Tyson Myers Public Works Manager Township of Central Frontenac tmyers@centralfrontenac.com www.centralfrontenac.com 613-279-2935 ext. 262

Events being at dusk.

Monday August 15

GODFREY - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 9:30am. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. Kindergarten children to Grade 6 are welcome to attend for free. Laura-Anne Drake will be presenting the Bible story and singing. There will also be snacks, crafts, and games. For further information contact Jean @ 613 985 3968 or Dale @ 519 282 3338. The Cole Lake VBS runs from Monday August 15 -Friday August 19

Saturday August 20

SYDENHAM - BASS FISHING DERBY 10am. Sydenham Legion. Tickets $10 at Sydenham Legion & One-Stop. Weigh in 10am-11am. Lots of prizes ! Info 613-376-6808. Check FB for updates.

Saturday August 27

MABERLY - MABERLY FAIR Maberly Fairgrounds.

Wednesday September 14

CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm. Barrie Hall. Speaker: Master Gardener Astrid Mushalla - Recipe for a Great Herb Garden.

Wednesday October 12

CLOYNE - LAND O’ LAKES GARDEN CLUB MEETING 7pm. Barrie Hall. Speaker: Debb Poole from Connons Nursery in Trenton - Clematis and other plants that climb.

Saturday October 15

tronomy friends!” • The North Addington Soccer Association is looking for student volunteers on Thursdays between 5:30 and 6:30pm beginning August 18, 2022 to October 6, 2022

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• The weather over the long weekend was great. We couldn’t ask for anything nicer. I hope you took some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful area we live in. • The Denbigh Community Food Bank will be open August 9th and 23rd at 11am. Please call 613-333-2224. We will be happy to help in your time of need. • A reminder of the delivery of fresh peaches to our area. Local Pastor Jon is making his annual trip to Niagara to bring fresh peaches to our area as a fund raiser for The United Church Golden Lake Kids Camp. This year the peaches are $8.00 a basket or $42.00 for a 24 Litre box. We will be taking orders until Saturday, August 7. Pick up will be at Heritage Park in Denbigh on Friday, August 12 from 9:00am to 10:00am. That same morning, the Denbigh Recreation Committee will also be serving breakfast, drinks and treats for a donation to the camp. To order peaches, please call Gail 613-333-2224 (leave your name and phone message and phone number if no answer), or send an email tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca. You can drop by Glaeser’s General Store and place your order with Karen. • Sandy Downs in Griffith is also taking orders for the Griffith/ Matawatchan area and pick up is Friday, August 12 at The Denbigh Griffith Lions Hall. Please call Sandy at 613-3331932. • The Denbigh Recreation Committee is planning an ‘End of the Summer’ event for Saturday, September 3rd. Check next week for the details.

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Sink Your Favourite Politician T

he Ontario municipal election schedule provides an opportunity for candidates to ease their way into the campaign during the summer months. The deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers is August 19, and election day is October 24 (Because of electronic voting, in rural communities there is a 10-voting period commencing on October 15) While it is not yet clear how many actual council and mayoralty contests there will be in Frontenac County, Addington Highlands, and Tay Valley at this point, one position, the mayors’ job in South Frontenac will be at least a three-way race. Incumbent Mayor Ron Vandewal is seeking a third term, and two term Bedford District Councillor Alan Revill as well as for Loughborough Councillor Mark Schjerning are running for the position as well. The three of them will all be taking advan-

tage of an expected crowd at the Verona Car Show this Sunday (August 7) to meet with seasonal and full-time residents. Car show organisers decided to have a bit of fun with (or at the expense of) the three candidates. They will be featured targets of the car show dunk tank at 2:30. For a small fee, anyone who would like to will have the opportunity to toss a ball at a target and soak a local politician. All of the proceeds from the dunk tank will got towards the overall fundraising goal of the festival. Organisers are hoping to raise more than the $15,600 that they raised in 2021, when the car show came back in a COVID restricted form after being cancelled entirely in 2020 due to COVID. “This year we are full systems ahead,” said Car Show organiser John Nisman. “It helps that that it is an outdoor event, and of course we are following all of the advice

Mayor Ron Vendewal and Mayoral Candidates Mark Scherning and Alan Revill will lend themselves to the Verona Car Show dunk tank.

and recommendations of Public Health. The dunk tank is a new addition for the car show, which also includes a live band, beer tent, full canteen presented by the Verona Lions Club, as well as the Kids Zone and a high caliber car show. The dunk tank promises to be a popular spot throughout the afternoon. At noon,

Greg Fisher (Board Chair) and David Townsend (Executive Director) of Southern Frontenac Community Services will the targets. The Verona Car Show runs from 8am-3pm on Sunday, August 7. Admission is free (donations accepted. ■

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices Construction and Road Closures • Bellrock Road – Road reconstruction 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. • North Shore Road (East of Hewlett Packard) – Replacements for a major culvert crossing to begin on Monday, July 25, 2022 (anticipated four-week duration). No closure required. Work will be completed by Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. 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. 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/

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 #22-03-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.

LIVING HERE Changes to Garbage & Recycle Collection – August 1st Civic Holiday All garbage and recycle collection will move One (1) day later the week of August 1st due to the Civic Holiday. Mondays Collection moves to Tuesday Wednesdays Collection moves to Thursday Tuesdays Collection moves to Wednesday Thursdays Collection moves to Friday 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. 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 https://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 https://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.

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 bios and more information. Help is always appreciated! Call Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447 today to learn about volunteer opportunities. 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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by Kelli McRobert he weather was sunny and warm, but the humidity was down last Saturday (July 30). Perfect weather on Howes Lake as a setting for R Banned to play a live concert on Pond Tuned (their boat). Don Workman introduced me to the band and a few friends that were there to enjoy the front row seats. I settled into my dockside vantage point, as spectators continued to arrive, and parking became a game of Jenga as cars slid in between nooks and crannies so they could unload their vessels and take part in the annual Flotilla and concert. At 1 PM, the trumpet played O Canada. The captain had been signalled to boat across the lake so he could yield the helm and guide the vessel throughout its musical journey for land and sea spectators. Within minutes, docks came to life with boats, canoes, paddle boards, kayaks and blow-up swans as residents emerged and took to the waters to enjoy the free concert. Pond Tuned headed south and serenaded the entire lake as

rhythmic tunes echoed across the still waters. The occasional wake bumped the shore while keen tubers bobbed and laughed, as they were towed, refreshing spray cooling their travels and music setting the tone. I watched the gathering grow … a conga line of seafaring families each with their own unique dance move, wave, or the fancy footwork of a skilled barefoot skier, who wowed the crowd as they circled past. Neighbours shared a drink or two and the colourful flotilla ebbed and flowed with each new tune, classics from years gone by. At 4 o’clock, the Pond Tuned returned to shore and a few boats retreated to their docks to offload families and prepare for an evening of food, friends, and bonfires. (Ed’s not - This article was edited for space reasons. The complete version is available for readers at Frontenacnews. ca) ■

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discover there are also many more leafy greens that are safe to eat. I knew about beet tops, shoots/tops from Garlic, Leeks and onions, which are great in homemade soups or salads ect.. I did not know of the following additional edible greens. Leaf tops from: Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumbers, Peppers, Radishes, Squash, tomato and Turnips. If you want to save a little money with the high cost of food these day, and even more important eat some very healthy greens from your own garden that have not been sprayed with chemicals, or shipped half way around the world, test some of these greens, you just might like them. Who says an old dog can’t teach you new things. ■

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