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South Frontenac (1 mayor and 2 members of council perMayordistrict)-Alan Revill, Ron Vandewal*, Mark Schjern ingBedford - Steve Pegrum, Adam Turcotte, Nathan Hannah, Charlene Godfrey Loughborough - Randy Ruttan*, Mark Segsworth, ScottPortlandTrueman-Ray Leonard*, Doug Morey*, Shane Pe ters, Garry StorringtonMcColman-NormRoberts*, Phil Archambault, Ron Sleeth*, Mark Erdman, Suzanne Quenneville
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By Helen Parfitt T he Sydenham Lake Canoe Club (SLCC) Sprint Competitive Team had a very successful season this summer. Af ter remote and single boat events in 2020 and 2021, the athletes were thrilled to re turn to regular live regattas once again. This season, the athletes were able to compete in two and four-person kayaks, known as K2 and K4 as well as two and four-person canoes known as C2 and C4, respectively. It is SLCC’s goal to also compete in the mixed C-15 canoe event next season. The C15 is a slim 30 ft rac ing canoe, similar to a voyageur canoe, and crewed by 14 athletes and a coach. The club only needs three more competi tive athletes to be able to fill the C15 next summer. Interested in trying out this fun water sport and helping to fill the boat? Check SLCC’s website for information on joining our competitive team! Nine athletes qualified at the Eastern Ontario District regatta for the O-Cup On tario Championships which were held in Ottawa at the Rideau Canoe Club on Au gust 13-14th. These athletes were U14 paddlers, Honour McQuay and Neala Anger, U12 paddlers, Heidi Neff, Paige Bowes, Carmen Tryon, Declan Anger, and Eirnan McQuay and U10 paddlers, Danica Neff, and Hugo Stephens. In her first season in a sprint canoe, Carmen Tryon received a gold medal in the U12 C1 500 m B Final at O-Cup. She and her fellow teammates, Heidi Neff, Danica Neff and Paige Bowes received silver medals together in the U12 C4 and the K4 500m B Final. Despite having far few er athletes than most of the larger clubs, the SLCC paddlers did well by having the younger athletes race up in the older age categories to allow the older athletes to compete in team events. U12 athletes, Paige Bowes and Heidi Neff raced up a category with U14 Honour McQuay and Neala Anger and came a respectable 4th in C4 500m B Final. The paddlers were very pleased with their results consider ing the level of competition. Their suc cess in canoe has inspired the athletes to focus their efforts on improving their canoeing skills during fall training. Paddling a sprint canoe is no easy feat, requiring excellent strength, balance and steering ability only achievable through persistent training and resilience. There has been a renewed effort to encourage women to take up canoeing following the addition of women’s canoe sprint to the Olympics in 2020. (Men have been allowed to canoe at an Olympic level since 1936!)
By Jeff Green As the nomination period wound down to 2pm on Fri day afternoon (August 19), the few remaining dis tricts in the region, where it looked like there would be acclamations, began to fill up with last minute candidates. Township staff across the region were busy posting the names of candidates who arrived at township offices late on Thursday (August 18) and into the morning of August 19.As a result, when the candidates were certified on Monday (August 22), all four of the South Frontenac and Central Frontenac districts, the three North Frontenac districts, and the 2 Addington Highlands districts, are being contested. Voting will take place from October 17 to October 24 via telephone and internet, with results being tallied and posted shortly after 8pm on Monday, October 24. There is only one acclaimed position among the mu nicipal councils in the region, Frances Smith for a third term as Central Frontenac mayor. Henry Hogg was on the verge of acclamation for a 6th term as Addington Highlands reeve, until Marleen Mclean stepped forward on the final day of nominations. The situation for school board trustees is different, however. The Limestone School Board trustee in South Frontenac, Suzanne Ruttan, has been acclaimed, as has Karen McGregor in Central and North Frontenac and Addington Highlands. The Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board trustee, Wendy Procter, has also been acclaimed, as has Michel Charron (French Language Separate) and Rachel Laforest (French Language Public). Here is the official list of candidates, by township, as of 12 noon on August 19 (listed by the date they sub mitted nomination papers. (* refers to current members of Addingtoncouncil) Highlands (1 reeve and 2 members of council per ward) Reeve – Henry Hogg*, Marlean Mclean Ward 1 (Denbigh) Royce Rosenblath, Kirby Thomp son*, Tony Fritsch* Ward 2 (Kaladar) Kenneth Hook, David Miles*, Bill Cox, Helen Yanch* North Frontenac (1 mayor and 2 members of council perMayorward)– Ron Higgins*, Gerry Lichty Ward 1 (Barrie) Mike Hage, Stephanie Regent, Wayne Good* Ward 2 (Clarendon Miller) Rou Huetl, Gerry Martin*, Vernon Hermer* Ward 3 (Palmerston Canonto) John Inglis*, Fred Fowler*, Kevin McCann. Central Frontenac (1 mayor and 2 members of coun cil per Mayordistrict)Frances Smith* - acclaimed Kennebec – C. Lynne Klages, Cindy Kelsey*, Isaac Hale, Jordan Chatwin, Logan Murray Olden – Victor Heese*, Bill Everett, Danny Meeks Oso – Bill MacDonald*, Susan Irwin, Duncan McGregor, Craig Middleton Hinchinbrooke – Nicki Gowdy*, Phillip Smith, Brent Cameron*, Robert (Bob) Brooks
Among last minute changes as the nomination period wound down, in South Frontenac Suzanne Quenneville switched her nomination from Bedford to Storrington, and in North Frontenac Jeff Hewit withdrew his nomi nation in Ward 1. Councils keep meeting to conduct township business throughout the election period. There are rules restrict ing the financial powers of councils that are in what is called a lame duck period, when less than ¾ of the sit ting members could potentially remain on council after theBasedelection.ona preliminary look at the nominations, it ap pears that North Frontenac and Addington Highlands will not be in a lame duck situation during the election, and South Frontenac and Central Frontenac will likely be in a lame duck scenario.
The Canadian Sprint Canoe Team’s 1st place results at the World Cup in Halifax this August are a reminder that Canadians are excellent sprint canoers, inspiring young paddlers in their wake. The club’s recreational canoe program also had a successful summer allowing children age 5-12 to develop water con fidence and basic paddling skills. To this end, the physical club has had many im provements this year thanks to the help of club volunteers and the hard work of Steve Pritchard, who has employed his carpentry skills to build numerous muchneeded paddle and boat racks. ■
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While the space had great potential for programming, and the price was more than right at $50,000, it’s limited office space was a concern for Townsend. “I had issues with the space, which were and are very real, but it has enabled the agency to grow and establish a solid footprint in the commu nity,” said Townsend. “It has been a trade-off, but a good one. It has also led to the use of portable offices for the burgeoning staff comple ment and the South Frontenac Food Bank.
After seeking provincial government support for a major construction project on the Grace Centre site on a couple of occasions, without success, Townsend led SFCS in his final couple of years at the agency to de velop a more modest addition at the back of the Grace Centre. The addition will eliminate the portables, and create a suitable home for administration and the food bank, while maintaining the greenhouse and community garden at the site.
David Townsend Retires From South Frontenac Community Services
Executive Director David Townsend (standing) retires as head of Southern Frontenac Community Services thsi week.
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“We have solid fi nances, a dedicated and well-trained staff, and our facility will enable us to continue serving the com munity well into the future,” he said as he prepares to leave.One of the goals that he came to SFCS with back in 2010 that has not come about, however, is pair ing the agency with other health care providers or social service agencies to in order to streamline services for seniors and others and ensure long term funding for the agency.
“We tried to consolidate with a number of other agen cies, even with primary care, but none of that has hap pened. I still think it is important and will let my succes sor know my views,” said Townsend. “At least, the new Ontario Health Teams which will be our funder going forward, seem to be more aware of community support services for seniors than the former Local Health Integration Networks were,” he said, “that is one thing that I worked hard to accomplish, with my colleagues in other agencies that provide services thst help seniors age in place." Last fall, the SFCS Board of Directors developed a plan for Townsend to work part-time this year, and for the agencies Director of operations, Heather Rogers, to take over his job at the end of the year. When Heather Rogers decided she wanted to take on the Executivce Director role, a search was initiated for a new Executive Director. The new person is expected to be confirmed within the next week. Townsend will be available in mid-September “if the new Executive Director is interested in my perspective. Aside from that I’m looking in new directions for myself,” he said. ■
The project, which is set to begin construction later this year, with support from grant money and a com mitment of $750,000 from South Frontenac Town ship, is also the subject of an ongoing fundraising campaign.WhileTownsend will not be around for the construc tion phase, helping get the project to this point is a fit ting end to his tenure.
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While plans to improve the drainage cul vert at the bottom of the road, repave and improve Mathew Street were not controver sial, a proposal to make Mathew a one way street for motorised traffic, with a pedestrian cycle lane, was. Earlier in the June 28 meeting, Marlene Bertrim, who lives at the corner of Mathew Street and Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake, made a presentation to Council. In her pre sentation she talked about various factors af fecting traffic in front of her house throughout the summer each year, and told Council that making Mathew Street a one-way road go ing down the hill from her house to Medical Centre Road, the K&P Trail and the parking lot for Sharbot Lake Beach, was a bad idea. Council approved the proposal as pre sented, with the project slated to get under way in late August. Since the project was approved the town ship has received letters from members of the public and the Frontenac Railway Heri tage Society opposed to the one way traf fic plan, mostly referring to the implications of the bottom of the hill on Medical Centre Road.Now, as Crain’s construction begins work on the project, Marlene Bertrim is circulating a petition among community members, ask ing the township to keep Mathew a two way street.“Ihave no problem with the construction project,” said Bertrim, “as long as the road remains a two-way street. It will be a disaster otherwise.”Bertrimintends to present the petition to Council in September. For further informa tion about the petition, email marlene@ bertrim.com or by callingf 613-583-2979.The petition has also been posted to Change. org and can be accessed at chng.it/KHC gYHD ■
The 2022 proposal would create a Frontenac Lanark riding which includes all of Lanark County, and pieces of Frontenac, Renfrew, rural Ottawa and Leeds Grenville. The Gananoque-Brockville-Prescott rid ing would include parts of Frontenac, Leeds Grenville and Prescott counties. And the new Lennox and Addington Hastings Ty endinaga would extend into Peterborough County.Theproposed Eastern Ontario riding map can be viewed at aspxdistribution-2022.ca/com/on/prop/index_e.https://redecoupage-re■ by Jeff Green The controversy over one aspect of a road project in Sharbot Lake continues to de velop. The project, which was proposed by township staff after consulting an engineer ing firm with expertise in traffic flow, was ap proved by Central Frontenac Council at their meeting on June 28th, and a bid of $640,000 from Crain’s construction, in answer to a ten der from the township that was set out on June 6, was also approved at that meeting.
A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 to discuss the boundary changes in Eastern Ontario, Northern Ontario and Ottawa. Members of the public can register to speak to the hear ing by filling in an online form by Septem ber 25.
Commission to consider making changes to federal riding boundaries with a view to wards accommodating changes in popula tion.The commission takes place a year after census data is gathered, and seeks to cre ate ridings that have population levels within a narrow range. The target for the 2022 re distribution exercise is about 116,000 people per riding. In Ontario, there are plans for 122 ridings, out of 343 nationwide.. The process for making the changes in cludes the publication of a proposed redis tribution map, which occurred on August 19, followed by public hearings. The new ridings will be finalised after the public hearings and will take effect the next time a federal election is called. The Province of Ontario matches its provincial ridings to federal rid ings once federal changes have been incor porated.Inalllikelihood the new ridings will take effect in the next federal election in 2025, if the current minority Liberal government re mains in power for its full four-year mandate, and will then take effect in the next sched uled Ontario provincial election in 2026. In 2012, the riding boundaries that re sulted in he creation of Lanark-FrontenacKingston were changed after the public hearing. Lanark Frontenac Kingston MP Scott Reid, who represented the riding of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington at that time, , argued at the hearing that when possible, respecting the integrity of county boundaries would make for more cohesive federal and provincial riding boundaries. A main goal of his was to ensure that Lanark County was contained in a single riding.
Petition To Keep Sharbot Lake's Mathew Street Two Way Road Redistribution Proposal Would See Frontenac County Split In Two Ridings
The resulting ridings of Lanark-Fronte nac Kingston and Hastings-Lennox and Addington accomplished that goal for La nark, Frontenac County (with the exception of Frontenac Islands which have been part of the Kingston and the Islands riding for de cades) and Lennox and Addington.
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wide variety of clients and athletes, addressing acute and chronic muscle, joint and nervous system issues. Move Bet ter is hosting the North of 7 Challenge on Saturday, Septem ber 10, 2022. Set among the backdrop of Canadian Shield wilderness just north of Cloyne, the 3km loop offers up a series of natural and man-made obstacles designed to push your physical limits. Included in this challenge is a log chop, tire trek, spear throw, cargo climb, multi-rig, and more! This is a fun challenge for ALL fitness levels. (competitive & funrun.) Completing the challenge is rewarding enough, but all finishers will also receive an under armour finisher t-shirt and a wooden branded token. There is also $1500 in cash prizes and giveaways. Milligan Meats will also be on-site. Want to check it out but don't want to race? They could always use more helping hands, if you are interested in volunteering, send them a message https://northof7challenge.com/ The Garden Club invites you to their meeting• on September 14, 2022 to hear Master Garden er Astrid Mushalla speak about “Recipe for a Great Herb Garden.” This meeting will include some special tea sampling. This meeting will take place at the Barrie Com munity Hall in Cloyne at 6:30pm instead of the usual time of 7:00pm. All are welcome. St. Kilian’s next bake sale is on September 24, 2022. This will also include take-out Chili. WOW dinner and dessert at one stop!
The community sends our heartfelt condolences to thefamily• of Dale Rosenblath. Dale was well known in the com munity and will be missed by all. Summer is coming to an end and the children will be returning• to school on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Please keep an eye out for the School Bus and remember to drive safely.The Denbigh Recreation Committee is planning an ‘Endof• the Summer Celebration’ at Heritage Park on Saturday September 3rd from 4:00 to 6:30pm. The Canteen will be open all the time selling hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream and drinks. There will be games for the Children. There will be live music from 4:00 to 5:00pm with the New Pickled Chicken band. Play a friendly game of horseshoes. There will be Fireworks at dusk (8:30pm). Your support is required to host this event. We will be walking around that evening collecting donations.
The Open Farms Community Hub is partnering with theFrontenac• County Plowmen’s Association (FCPA) annual Plowing Match, both of which will take place on Sunday, September 11th from 10:00am – 3:00pm at 3118 Sunbury Road. Join us for the live music, food by Otter Creek Farms food truck, kids activities and the vendors market. Visit Open Farms.ca for all there is too do for this weekend-long event. Mark your calendar for the last Music in the Park eventfor• the summer season. Join us at Gilmour’s Point Beach in Battersea on September 17th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for live music by Uncoded. Visit www.SouthFrontenac.net/music for moreHowinfo.did the farmer find his wife? He tractor down.
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• The Land O’Lakes Community Services is gearing up fortheir• annual yard sale. If you have stuff, they want it! Please drop off your donated yard sale items at the Land O'Lakes Community Services building. They appreciate all your help! The yard sale will be on September 2, 2022. Bethel Pentecostal Church in Kaladar will be showing theirlast• Narnia Movie on Friday, September 9, 2022. It is free to attend. Please bring your own snacks and invite a few friends. The movie begins at 7:00pm. Move Better Health & Performance in Addington Highlands• owners Mitch Broser & Sylvie Manaigre work with a
The next Denbigh Diners will be Monday September 12,2022.• Volunteers will be serving a ‘home recipe’ Meat Loaf.
It was very nice to meet the volunteers and vendors atthe• Fair and get to know a little more about Parham and Tichborne and the history of the area. Check out Vintage Tichborne and Vintage Parham for photos, history, and an cestry on Facebook, and check your nostalgia albums to see if you have any to submit! Thanks to CF Roads for grading White Lake to help withdamage• being done by the increased road traffic. Buck Bay remains closed until September so remember to add a bit of time to make the loop from 38 or Westport Road.
The Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes is holding their golf tournament• on August 27, 2022 at Hunters Creek Golf Club. Included in the $35.00 fee, you will play 18 holes, enjoy a lunch, and take part in a silent auction. There will be prizes asRegisterwell. at the club or call Chuck at 613 336-1822.
What a fun weekend of activities including the HarrowsmithFarmers• Market, the 130th Parham Fair, and the Sharbot Lake BBQ Beach Bash!
Thanks to everyone who donated to the Food Bank jarat• Gilmour's on Hwy38. We collected $149.55 for the two weeks ending August 20. Probably the highest amount col lected since last Christmas!!!
The North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve is hosting the"North• Frontenac Festival of Stars" Star Party September 2325, 2022! Admission is FREE but please sign up with num ber of people who will be participating in your party. There is a registration page on the NFDSP Facebook page. The AGM for Land O’ Lakes Community Services will beheld• on Monday September 26th from Noon to 2:00pm at the Flinton Hall, 72 Edward St. Dr Kim Morrison will be our guest speaker. She will be speaking about how our area might be affected by the newly formed FLAOHT, Frontenac Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team. This will be fol lowed by a time-limited question period. Refreshments will be served at 12:00. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Richelle Lessard at LOLCS 613-336-8934. Terri Woods (community member extraordinaire!) is organizing• a Costume Drive! Donate your outgrown or unwanted Halloween costumes. Drop off Locations: Cloyne - Finnegan's General Store & Greco Pizza Express, Northbrook - 59 Pe terson Road (on the front porch) Flinton - 207 Deer Rock Lake Road. PM - for pick up. Teri can do an online shop or a day shop somewhere for anyone can come get a costume.
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Our BMO in Northbrook is up and running again offeringsuper• duper customer service as always, in spite of the re cent robbery. All roads lead to Harlowe Hall- home of the ever fantasticfood,• fiddling, fun. On Fri. Sept. 16- the fiddlers gather in the afternoon from 1:00- 5:00 and all are welcome to rock on with these folks. There is an admission of $5.00, and snacks available, but no lunch or supper. Then the next open mike will happen there on Sat. Sept. 24- with the same timely terms and fun promised. Come out and rock on at Harlowehave a blast even! On Mon. Aug. 29 folks are invited to gather at HendersonUnited• at 11:00am outside the Henderson United Church to a celebratory parking lot party- event to honour student min ister Kaitlyn Ostrander serving lemonade and snacks. Kait lyn celebrates one full year of service as a student clergy in training at our three United Churches- so come out and set for a spell- and chairs will be provided- at the Henderson site. All faiths and folks are welcome to join for a time of com munity and conversation. Then on Sun. Sept. 4 the three churches will host a Covenanting• service with Kaitlyn at 3:00 at the Arden United Church worship site and all are welcome. A covenant is a Biblical based commitment between God, the churches, the Region, and the person entering into service- student min ister Kaitlyn. Morning worship will still happen at all three worship sites that day as well.
The Inverary Fall Market is taking place on September10th• at Ken Gerrett Memorial Park in Sunbury.
INVERARY Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net Team Work – Community Spirit! Fantastic combination!Thank• you to the donors. Thank you to all of the hard work ers! AND Thank you to all of the shoppers! $1387.15 was raised for Inverary United Church last weekend. Also a big thanks for the donations for the food bank – you have defi nitely brightened some days for others! Thank you!
Vendors Wanted - Register now for the Inverary Fall Market• to be held on September 10th in Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email mac.wilkins@ outlook.com . Open Farms on Sunday, September 11th from 10 am to 3pm• at 3118 Sunbury Road. Save Your Pop Tabs - Drop them off at the Lions ClubHall• in Sunbury. Your donation will help the Lions support the training of guide dogs for Canadians in need. Light Up Our Diamonds - The LED lights are in at KenGarrett• Memorial Park. Thanks to all who donate LCBO Re turnables at Mrs. Garrett's Bake Shop and the donations in the jug at the Beer Store and the Canteen Tip Jar. We also have 50/50 Raffle Tickets now on sale. The lucky winner will be drawn on September 10th at 5pm. at the Inverary Fall Market. Tickets are 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. Tickets
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The Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church is having theirFood• Fair on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 from 10:00am un til 14:00pm at 3876 Harrowsmith Road. There will be ven dors, a bake sale, lunch and a bouncy castle. The B&B Memorial Show 'n' Shine is scheduled for Saturday,• August 27th, 2022 from 10:00 am to 16:00pm at Cen tennial Park. Register via donation of a non-perishable food item. There will be vendors, raffle draws and food trucks. All proceeds will be going to the South and Central Frontenac FireMunicipalDepartments.Council and School Board elections are scheduled• for Monday, October 24, 2022. The Voter's List is being prepared on September 1, 2022. If you want to add, remove or change your listed information you must do so by Septem ber 1, 2022 by contacting your Municipal Clerk.
Open Farms is planned for Sept 10-11 and details are nowavailable• on their Facebook page. August 24-28, there is an online auction for Katie Cat'sRescue• that helps pay for medical bills for Colony cats. You can find items up for bid on their Facebook page.
H ARROWS m I t H Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665 ghamelin3585@gmail.com
Seniors' Hot Lunch on September 8th at 12 noon in Verona• at the Lion’s Hall. Cost is $10. Stay and enjoy the Barry Yuen Trio performing nostalgic hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Call 613-376-6477 ext. 303 to reserve your seats.
Augu S t 25, 2022tHE FRONtENAC NEWSPAgE 4 COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden Wanda Harrison 335-3186 Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey 353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook Nancy Skipper Denbigh Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224 Godfrey Kelli McRobert Harrowsmith Gregg Hamelin 613-376-6665 Henderson Jean Brown 336-2516 Inverary Judy Borovskis 353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke Karen Prytula 325-1354 Mississippi Pearl Killingbeck 278-2127 Ompah Linda Rush 479-2570 Marily Seitz 479-2855 Parham-Tichborne ........Colleen Steele 375-6219 Christine Teal 375-6525 Perth Road Peter Bird 353-7303 Plevna Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325 Sydenham Karen Brawley 376-9848 Verona Debbie Lingen B Att ERSEA /StORRIN gtON Amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com We’re having a Pumpkin Festival organizing meeting thiscoming• Monday, August 31st at 7:00pm. New faces wanted and welcome! Call or email me for details at amandapant rey@outlook.com or 613-353-6653.
The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Show and Shine ClassicCar• Show is August 27, 2022 (rain day August 28) at the Lions Hall on Hwy 41 in Griffith Ont. Admission is by a dona tion. The first 100 cars will receive a Dash plaque. People choice awards for your favorite cars. There will be refresh ments all day and lots of vendors and a yard sale for your enjoyment. Come out and support the Lions.
Brenda Martin would like you to please save Sunday,September• 11th at 1pm. You are cordially invited by North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives to come to Clar-Mill Hall in Plevna. Local songwriters and poets will be sharing their musical and poetic talents. Musicians such as: Neville Wells, The White Family, 2022's Township song-writing con Appointments & purchases at back entrance. Pre-paid pick up at front entrance. 14 Bosley RD (at Hwy 41) Northbrook, (613) 336-1608
lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855 The Ompah
CPHC Seniors’ Exercise Program at the ABC Hall - Registration:• Monday, August 29th 9:30 to 10:00am - bring your OHIP card. Classes will run every Monday (except Stat Holi days) starting September 12th through to May 29th, 2023. One hour classes - 1/2 hour moderate to high tempo aerobic exercise followed by 1/2 hour of strength training and bal ance exercises. For more information call Margaret at 613273-9244.Sept.3 – 5 - Sundance Artisan Show will be held in itsusual• location at the intersection of Hwy 7 and country road 36 in Maberly (Maberly-Elphin Rd), Labour Day weekend. Celebrating its 16th year, Sundance will be open all 3 days of the September long weekend. Hours: Sat., Sept. 3, 10 am-5 pm; Sun., Sept. 4, 10am-5pm; Mon., Sept. 5, 10am-2 pm. And as always, parking and admission is FREE. Further details can be found on the website: www.sundancestudio. ca.Condolences to the Lewis family on the death of ErvinLewis.• He will be sorely missed by friends, and neighbours in Bolingbroke and the Bob’s Lake community. Rush Coffee Group takes place at the Community
awesome cars will be on hand. The Parham Agricultural Society would like to thank our entire• community for their support of the Fair last week. In par ticular, our young people - Tristan Cowen, Lexie Mccullough, Ella Barr, Hallie and Hannah Hearns, Haylee Barker, Izzy Desa, Rianna Harrington, Maddy Tryon and Tavish Pollock. These young folks showed up from Tuesday to Sunday for our fair and we couldn't have done it without them.
OmPAH Linda
Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525
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That's a wrap! Parham Fair was a huge success on allaccounts...• The weather cooperated, there was something for everyone from the petting zoo, vendor village, the beaver tails, Chubby's mobile unit, the Covid pop up vaccine clin ic, the Parham United Church Booth, the Rec Committee's canteen, Good's Ice Cream Shop, the palace, the derby, the Horse Pull, the beer tent and the Lowery Mills band rock ing out the stage and on and on. Thank you to the many volunteers who continue to show up to make this a success - this year was amazing after having a "Covid Break" so it was great to see so many people come out to show that this weekend is important for our Small Community. It was great to connect with some family and friends that we haven't seen in years, Leslie Leafloor and daughters, Tony Lowery to name a few... It was great to see Ricky Hickey out and about after some health issues. See you next year at the Fair! Sunday, August 28, Sharbot Lake and Parham United Churches will be having a Hymn Sing Service. Sharbot Lake will begin at 10:00 and will have some fiddle music also. Parham will begin at 11:30 and will have some guitar music as well. All are welcome to come and join in. Baseball is wrapping up this week for the Junior Men -come• out tonight (Thursday) to watch the final play off game and cheer loud and proud for them. First game starts at 6:30 with a second game at 8:30 - let's fill the stands and show our support for Baseball at the Parham Ball field... See you there!Parham Happy Travellers enjoyed a potluck bbq at thehome• of Gord Crawford and Dorothy Verbeek last Wednes day.Don't forget the B and B Memorial Car Show this weekendat• Harrowsmith Park from 10 to 4. Lots of vendors on site, a raffle table with some amazing prizes and lots and lots of
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Perth Road United Church: Tuesday Lunches return tothe• Perth Road Sunday School Hall on Tuesday, October, 4. Charge is $6 per person. Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, Sept 24 (details to follow). Community Pot Luck Supper Oct. 14 (details to follow). Craft Sale Nov. 19 (details to follow)
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Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 or so. Over coffee and treats, a wide range of local news get cov ered each day and many of the worlds issues are solved!?!
It's a lovely relaxed morning of chat with friends new and old. Cost is $2.00. The Beach Party was a great success last Saturday. Itwas• a hot day, perfect for spending at Waites' Beach. At 2:00 Fiddlers and Friends began to play a selection of old timey Ottawa Valley fiddle tunes, waltzes and an Ukrainian lament. Boaters, swimmers, picnickers and music lovers stopped their activities to enjoy the music. Thanks to the Palmerston Lake Association for sponsoring the Beach Party. 'Come Together' was the theme of the August BirthdayBash• last Wednesday. The sound of many folks getting caught up with each other filled the hall. A feast of homemade dishes were shared. Birthday candles were blown out by Debbie, Marily and Dave. Then visitor 16 year old Isa bella Kroll sang a couple of familiar songs. Isabella blew everyone away with her deep and powerful voice when she sang here at age 13 and she has become even more power ful. The audience all joined in as she sang 'Come Together' by the Beatles. Everyone is invited to the next Birthday Bash on Wednesday, September 21. If you like to sing, come on out to the Campfire Sing-a-long• outside behind the hall on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00. Bring your instrument and a chair to an evening of song. Sat. Sept.3 there will be another Craft Show at Betty Hunter's• home on Road 509 across from Mosque Lake Road. Betty has invited many local crafters and artisans. The show will be open from 10:00 to 2:00. The North Frontenac Historical Society and Archive isholding• an afternoon of poetry and song on Sat., Sept. 11 starting at 1:00. Local musicians and poets will share their talents. Historical artifacts will be on display along with some of the research done by the Society along with the historical books that they have produced. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Colleen Steele 613-375-6219
mABERLY- B OLIN g BRO k E Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com
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:9:30am• – 11:30am at Harris Park Hall, 5612 Perth Road Cres. If you’re a first timer, check us out for free. Please contact Cheryl Bird 613-353-7303.
PLEVNA Rhonda Watkins 613-264-5325 rhonda139@gmail.com
Augu S t 25, 2022 tHE FRONtENAC NEWS PAgE 5 by e-transfer to include your name and phone number in the message box. Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church on Wednesdaysat• Joint6:00pm.Worship Services Inverary United and BatterseaUnited• Churches are worshipping together at Inverary Unit ed Church at 11:15am. Looking ahead: Battersea Pumpkin Festival on Saturday,October• 1.
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The Maberly Agricultural Society is hosting a Euchre CardParty• on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Maberly Hall, 180 Maberly Elphin Road. $5 per per son. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Sue Munro at 613-268-2507. Proceeds go towards the Maberly Fair which will be on August 27, at the fairgrounds in Maberly. See further down in this column for more info on the Fair. Cluck’n Corn Jazz Night at the ABC Hall Friday, Aug. 26,2022,• 6pm – 11pm. Come out for a BBQ chicken dinner and live entertainment by the “Perth Jazz Project”. Doors open at 6pm, dinner is at 7pm, music begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are $32 and are only available on-line at the ABC Hall website abchall.ca, click on the chicken and a page will open up, scroll down, click on the link that says ‘Tickets are $32.00 and are only available on line. Dinner consists of 1/2 BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce, 2 cobs of corn, Caesar salad, roll and dessert. Cash Bar available and 50/50 tickets will be for sale at the event. For more info, please email Lynn Lang lynne.lang1410@gmail.com or call 613-273-8834. Saturday - Aug 27 – 140th Annual Maberly Fair – Cometo• the 2022 Maberly Fall Fair. Admission to the best one-day Fair is: $5.00 per adult, ages 7 to 17 years $3.00 a person and kids aged 6 and under are admitted for Free. 9am –South Lanark 4-H Sheep Achievement Day, 11 am Open ing Dignitary Speeches and Presentations at the stage, 1pm Heavy Horse Draw, 1:30pm Zucchini Races, Children’s Games begin between 2 and 2:30pm, 3pm Adult Games (Ladies Nail Driving, Ladies Log Sawing, Men’s Log Saw ing). Prizes will be awarded to the oldest person at the fair, the youngest person at the fair, the person who travelled the farthest, the longest married couple, and the most recently married couple. Archives Lanark will be there as well as La nark County Genealogical Society, just to name a couple of the many other displays for you to visit. Reminder, there is no bank machine on the site.
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How Do You know If You Have Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is characterized by sharp stabbing pain in the bottom of the foot near the heel. The pain worsens by bearing weight after long periods of rest. The plantar fascia is the flat bed of tissue (ligament) connecting the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the foot. If the plantar fascia is strained, it gets weak, swollen and Usually,inflamed. no tests are necessary to diagnose plantar fasciitis. The diagnosis is made based on history and physical examination. Your health care provider should check your feet and watch how you stand and walk. They will also ask questions about your past health, including illnesses or injuries, your symptoms, such as where the pain is and what time of day your foot hurts most and how active you are and what types of activities you do. Plantar fasciitis often occurs because of injuries that happen over time. With treatment, pain will reduce in a few weeks, but it may take a few months to a year for it to resolve completely. Start by giving your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your feet hurt and try not to walk or run on hard surfaces. Your health care provider may give you a series of lower limb stretching and strengthening exercises and they may also recommend the use of an athletic tape to support the bottom of your feet. They may also prescribe orthotics or recommend adequate footwear to help distribute pressure to your feet more evenly.
The Fish of the week goesto• 10 year old Morgan Skeaff on Palmerston Lake! This beautiful 19 inch large-mouth bass was caught off the dock and it was Morgan's first ever fish! She caught it with her lucky fishing rod bought from Palmerston Lake Marina! Congrats Morgan!! In 1996 Laurie Lemke created• the Sand Lake Swim Program and for 26 years it has been a branch of The Red Cross Swim. Although they have stepped down from their involvement in swim & lifeguard training, the SLSP will continue to run with support & direction from The Lifesaving Society.ArtBy The Baileys (Brian and Leane) are showcasingtheir• work in Dean Hall for the month of September. You can join them for a Meet the Artist event at MERA on September 4th from 2-4pm. These talented local artists resumed their passions later in life when they retired from their careers in 2016 and settled in their Ompah home here in our lovely Township! Brian started back up again first by drawing using pastel pencils in early 2017 and then encouraged his lovely Leane to do some drawing and she began to create some beautiful landscapes and animal portraits using coloured pencils. This art show is the perfect opportunity to visit with these artists and purchase your "Must Have Piece"!
AAFN members occupied a provincial boat launch at Pine Lake, on Ardoch Road, in 2006, with the intention of establishing a community centre. In 2008, the AAFN took a leading role, with the Shabot Obaadjiwan, in the occupation of the former Robertsville mine site in North Frontenac, which was the access point for uranium explo ration by Frontenac Ventures Mining Corporation. The occupation led to a court injunction, resulting in charges being laid against AAFN and Shabot Obaadji wan leaders in the spring of 2009, after the occupation was over. The court case came down to a court order that individuals named in the case accept an undertaking to stay away from the mine site, with the threat of an indefi nite jail term, until they agreed to the undertaking. Shabot Obaadjiwan Chief Doreen Davis accepted the undertak ing, as did Harold Perry and Paula Sherman from AAFN.
Under the membership tab on AAFNA.ca, it says that the “business of the AAFN is conducted by a “Family Head Council, which is formed by representatives of core AAFN Families.”
“This paper entitled “Investigation into false claims to Indigenous identity at Queen’s University” will be referred to as ‘the document’.”
AAFN leadership was involved with the Algonquin Land Claim in the early 1990’s. AAFN left the land claim table in 1994, citing political differences. Leadership from AAFN remained involved, in an informal way, with the land claim process until at least 2004, when the current formal ne gotiation table was established. Randy Malcom, who had been representing AAFN at the land claim table, became the representative of an alternate Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, which included former members of AAFN who wished to remain involved in the land claim and be repre sented by Malcolm. They decided to change their name to the Snimikobe (Beaver Creek) First Nation to avoid confusion, and Randy Malcolm remains the Algonquin Nation Representative of the Snimikobe to the Algonquin land claim negotiations to this day.
The AFFN response says that the “report au thors also make the bi zarre and completely un substantiated claim that only Indian Act bands can be First Nations.” The re sponse goes on to say that FPG ignored “the fact that there are actually nonstatus Indigenous commu nities recognised as First Nations in Canada,” including at least seven other non-status Algonquin First Nation communities that are recognised by the governments of Ontario and Canada, and by other Algonquin Communi ties.”Later the AAFN response names the Shabot Obaadji wan First Nation, based near Sharbot Lake, and the other communities that have been part of the negotiating table of the Ontario Algonquin Land Claim, along with the coun cil of Pikwakanagan First Nation, for the past 20 years.
“GII-IKIDONAANIWAN’ • ‘IT HAS BEEN SAID’” is the title of a report that was prepared by First Peo ples Group, an Indigenous advisory group for Queen’s University.Thereport was submitted to Queen’s on July 8 and was subsequently accepted in principle by Queen’s.
The AAFN response calls the First People’s Group re port “grievously ill-informed and inaccurate” and says it is a “vicious and libelous attack on a small Indigenous community which does not have the resources to defend itself. It is troubling that the Queen's administration has apparently already processed and accepted this report”.
In order to be an AAFN member, a person must be “of Algonquin descent and a member of a recognised family and has by consensus been accepted by Family Heads Council” or the person is a recognised spouse of an AAFN or a recognised adopted child of an AAFN member, with the consent of Family Heads Council”.
Ardoch Algonquins Respond The Queen’s Report Into Indigenous Identity
“It does need to be recognized that any singular First Nation, or citizens of these nations do not speak for all. Regarding this particular issue, we have suggested that Queen’s University begin a dialogue with the following four First Nations on whose territory overlaps the geographi cal location upon which Queen’s is located; Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Alderville First Nation, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. We make this suggestion knowing full well that these nations do not speak for all Haudenosaunee nor all Anishinaabe.”
In their response to the FPG report, released on July 26, the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation “AAFN” challenged the characterization of their community in the FPG report, and the assertion that only the communities that are rec ognised in the Indian Act should be consulted about In digenous identity.
The report also says that in the future, Queen’s should look to the four Indian Act Status communities in the re gion surrounding Kingston for guidance about claims to Indigenous ancestry.
“The authors of the report ignored the actual Ardoch AlgonquinFN community and instead, focussed their at tack on an entity called the “Ardoch Community Ser vices Corporation”, which is merely a now dormant corporation set up de cades ago for fundraising purposes and which has never been in any sense a governance representa tion of the community.”
AAFN has been less active politically in recent years than it was before the Robertsville occupation, but they do harvest rice and conduct a Manomin Keesis (Wild Rice) ceremony in the late summer/early fall each year, at Ardoch Lake. ■
Bob Lovelace, the third member of the AAFN who was charged, refused the undertaking, and was incarcerated for several months until he was released after his convic tion was appealed. The Frontenac Ventures mining claims have since lapsed and the land is no longer eligible for staking, and is part of a proposed provincial park that is centred on Crotch Lake in North Frontenac.
Ardoch Algonquin founder Harold Perry and his brother Neil at the plaque commemnorating the wild rice war of 1979.
Among other things, the report says that the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation is “not a first nation” but is instead a not-for-profit corporation registered in Ontario. This assertion is relevant to the report because the report was commissioned on the basis of a controversy within Queen’s stemming from the fact that 7 members of its In digenous Studies department are members of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation.
“Our work is directly related to the individuals named in the document, several who claim to be members of this group. Ardoch is not a First Nation despite it positioning itself as such. It is a legally incorporated, not for profit, registered in Ontario as Ardoch First Nation Community Services Corporation and this is also its legal name … It should be understood that members of any Indigenous community living in a place they do not traditionally come from may choose to call themselves by any name or title. But we heard passionately that unless they come from the nation on which the territory they are living and fur ther, unless they have been granted the authority by their nation to speak on behalf of and enact and conduct any protocols, ceremonies and laws, they simply are and re main an urban Indigenous organization and cannot grant or imply citizenship equals Indigenous identity or assume any roles including Elders, Councils and related terms.”
After the AAFN response to “‘GII-IKIDONAANIWAN’ • ‘IT HAS BEEN SAID’” was submitted to Queen’s Univer sity on July 26, Chris Reid, lawyer for AAFN, received an email from Lisa Newton, University Counsel for Queen’s.
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At the beginning of the report, First Peoples Group (FPG) says that it was “contracted in the fall of 2021 to help guide conversations concerning Indigenous iden tity in light of recent public discussions and information released surrounding the identity of several individuals teaching at Queen’s.”
In the email, Newton says that “Queen’s University ac knowledges its long standing relationship with the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation and its faculty from Ardoch. The university’s statement that it accepted the FPG Report “in principle” was not intended to disrupt those relation ships. Rather, the intention was to generally accept the report for what it is. That is, a qualitative report reflecting feedback received through an extensive consultation pro cess, and recommendations for Queen’s, based on that feedback.”Newton’s letter goes on to say that Queen’s will soon be establishing an Indigenous Oversight Council to study the FPG report and provide recommendations for a “re spectful path forward”. She said the AAFN response will be provided to the council to inform their work.
The Ardoch Algonquin First Nation is so named because of its formation in the 1980’s in the wake of a successful effort by the Perry family of Ardoch to prevent commercial harvesting of a wild rice stand on Ardoch Lake. The Perry family, led by the late Harold Perry, claim that the rice was brought to the lake by members of the Alderville First Nation early in the 20th century, and had been cultivated and harvested annually by the Perry family from that time forward. The plan to harvest the rice commercially, which was supported by the Ontario government through the Ministry of Natural Resources at the time, was thwarted by the Perrys with support from the local community after a stand-off with police, the MNR, and company officials who were attempting to launch a rice harvesting boat on the lake. The incident, nicknamed the Rice War, is com memorated in a plaque that was installed by the Township of North Frontenac, in consultation with AAFN elders, on the bridge at the hamlet of Ardoch, near the junction of Ardoch Road and Hwy. 506.
AAFN spokesperson Mireille Lapointe told the Frontenac News, in a telephone interview, that First Peoples’ Group did not contact them directly during the research phase of their work that lead to the preparation of the report they prepared for Queen’s, and referred to the community website, aafna.ca, for information about how they oper ate as a community.
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By Kelli McRobert The sun is shining and it is HOT. Families are loung ing at Sharbot Lake beach with towels and umbrellas scattered across the soft grass as the children splash in the cool knee-deep water that seems to go on for miles. White tents align the background as a mini-backstage community is being established. The main Gazebo, cen tre stage, to what will be the focal point of the Beach Bash BBQ festivities. As afternoon eases into early evening, an energy starts to build as volunteers re-direct traffic and spectators start to arrive at the main gate. CMA Ontario is the host of this country music extravaganza and they were ready to showcase some of Ontario’s finest rising artists. VIP guests began to arrive and the sound check was com plete. The smell of chicken and ribs on the BBQ wafted across the quiet waterfront community and tempted res idents and visitors alike, to stroll down and take in the views and acoustic sounds.
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Let’s hope this will be the start of an annual country music celebration! #SharbotLake fortunate have Aydan Demers as again appreciate his high standard of ing his commitment to little program. A big thank Lookout Hardware for the use of their shade tent. Swimmers were also treated to freezies each day thanks to Greg & Beata. In 1996, Laurie Lemke created the Sand Lake Swim Program. For 26 years, the SLSP has been a branch of The Red Cross Swim; although they have stepped down from their involvement in continue to run Society.
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While patrons mingled and enjoyed tasty beverages from Kick & Push Brewing Company (that Cream Soda was AWESOME!), others established their evening camps. Blankets, chairs, coolers, and more lined the hillside as eager guests vied for shady corners and set themselves up for an evening of food, friends, family, and music. Many chose to dine on the tender chicken and zesty ribs that Seed to Sausage served up. I was given a sample of the zippy sauce, savouring the extra squeeze I was offered for my ribs-YUM. The meal was “delish” with a BBQ chicken nestled amongst a tangy coleslaw and creamy potato salad, topped off with a grilled corn on the cob! Filling and flavourful -all for a reasonable price. Oth ers in our group sampled the churros from the Cardinal Café stand and the burgers from Frenchie’s Chip Hut. At 7 PM, the sun began to set and the stage came to life with Lesley Smith-Merrigan belting out 20 minutes of tunes to get the crowd fired up with the help of her hus band and son. The crowd continued to fill in and the gentle glow from the vendor stalls set the mood for a night of fun, and for some, romance. Kelsi Mayne was next up and the fiery red head did not disappoint as she performed songs that kept you toe tapping from start to finish. Her quick wit between songs was fun and refreshing as were the lyrics from her collection of tunes from the As I Go album. After a quick gear swap, and time for everyone to grab a snack or drink, Gabrielle Goulet lit up the stage and gave a bi lingual performance (‘Cliché Heartache’ and ‘J’aimerais te Dire’) that was filled with honesty, angst, and renewed passion as she returned to the stage with news of a new album release after a brief 3-year hiatus. As the evening cooled, the crowd was still fired up, with couples dancing in their cowboy boots and sandals to the tunes of Brian John Harwood. His story, told through mu sic, drew you in as he lives his ‘Firsts’ with his wife and newborn twins. It’s a quick glimpse into his creative pro cess as he shares that ‘All That I Was Missing’ was about his wife, and his proposal, as he belts out his country rock melody with ease. Three hours passed quickly and the darkness sur rounded us, boats lit up the lake, like floating jewels. It was a star-lit night both figuratively and literally. We got one more chance for a quick bite and we opted for a hot dog and a drink, as we awaited the final act. The stage was set and Kelly Prescott stepped out with an energy that was contagious. Her thigh-high pink boots didn’t miss a beat as she belted out her tunes sporting cropped shorts and one of her infamous Hawaiian shirts. A few of her male followers proposed from the shadows as she sang an emotional song ‘Common Ground’, and she took it in stride. Named this months Artist of the Month by the Country Music Association of Ontario, Kelly made the per formance seem effortless as she interacted with her audi ence and had a rebellious cheekiness throughout. Her hectic schedule has had her booked throughout the sum mer, but if she was growing weary, it did not show. Near the end of her set, she stole a dad’s shirt, as is the current tradition (#letsgettropical, #hideyourdads), and launched into ‘Convertible’ that had the crowd enthusiastically sing ing along. Her EP Cloud 9 is now out and you can find out more on Facebook or kellyprescottmusic.com. As we departed and the music drifted over us, a lo cal resident was on his back porch dancing with his sig nificant other, it was lovely, romantic, tender. Music can evoke emotion, it can bring people together, bridge bar riers, transcend language, and strengthen a community one note at a time. Thanks to all the sponsors and organizers of this event!
Beach Bash Brings Country to Sharbot Lake
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Augu S t 25, 2022tHE FRONtENAC NEWSPAgE 8 FuneralTrousdalehomeProudlyservingallFaiThsPre-arrangedFuneralPlanssydenham,on613-376-3022www.trousdalefuneralhome.com Fresh Flowers for all Occasions • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn • Special Holidays • Boutonnieres & Corsages We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & Now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook. 613-279-6446 Open 7 Days a Week - 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake Ontario, inside Ram’s Esso www.goodfellowsflorist.com Terry Thake MonuMenTs Quality “Rock of Ages” Granite -----ADDED FEATURE----Special Pricing On Black Monuments Full Written Warranty Monthly Payment Plan – No Interest “I MAKE HOUSE CALLS” Call or Email Terry doristhake@xplornet.ca613-353-2460Thake Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Bill & Wendy Hermer please join their family to wish them well on saturday, september 3rd from 1:00-4:00pm at the clar-Mill community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake rd, plevna, oN Best wishes only please. L EWIS , Ervin peacefully at his residence in his 89th year with his daughter Julia by his side. ervin Lewis spent all his life on and loved Bobs Lake. predeceased by his loving wife June, brother Keith and parents Lizzie and Hugh Lewis. survived by his sister Joan Bedore and nieces Linda and Judy. He will always be remembered for his love of guiding, fishing, and farming on Bobs Lake. friends will be received at the Lyons funeral Home, westport saturday august 20 from 11aM to 2pM when funeral service will be conducted. interment: Bolingbroke cemetery. donations to the Bolingbroke cemetery would be appreciated by Julia.
“We laid it all out for Minister Clark who said he is impressed with the range of our proposed projects in Marysville, Ve rona, and Sharbot Lake,” says Frontenac County Warden Denis Doyle.
HOWARD FELLOWS on september 4, 2022; Howard fellows’ family would like to invite you to come and help him celebrate being 90 years young. this milestone event will take place between the hours of 2 to 4 at the Golden Links Hall, 4186 colebrook rd. Harrowsmith, oN. Hope to see numerous family and friends!
Beautiful Art in Beautiful Westport!
Dory, by Fred Fowler
The discussion centered around how a plan for communal services in Frontenac could help to make housing more af fordable here and in other rural areas of Ontario that are not served by municipal water and sewer systems.
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Speaking of Westport, after two long years, one of eastern Ontario’s premier art shows, Paint the Summer, is back in a new venue, the Westport Community Arena on the 4th weekend in August. Pre sented by the Rideau Lakes Artists’ As sociation (RLAA), this show and sale will feature fine art across a wide spectrum of styles from landscape to abstract, from still life to whimsical illustration. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy new work by more than 30 experi enced artists working in acrylics, oils, wa tercolour, pencil, fibre, multimedia and ba tik. All exhibiting artists will be on site and available to chat with guests, answering questions about techniques and sharing their inspirations and creative challenges. Come for the beauty and variety and stay for some stimulating conversation. Who knows, you just might fall in love with a stunning original and decide to take it home!Paint the Summer 2022 happens on Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, Au gust 28th between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Westport Arena, 37 Spring Street (at Concession). Admission and parking are free. For more information on RLAA, visit rideaulakesartists.com or find them on Facebook @rideaulakesartists ■
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R OSENBLATH , Dale Levi september 26, 1950 ~ august 17, 2022 passed away peacefully at Madawaska valley Hospice palliative care on wednesday august 17, 2022 at the age of 71. Beloved husband and best friend of denise rosenblath (nee deschamps). Loving father of steven (tanya) and Joseph (Jenelle). proud grandpa of paige (dalton), Brittany (Nathan), terri-Lynn (cody), caleb and addison and great grandfather to Hunter, Maci, Layla, Bentley, Myles and colt. pre-deceased by his parents Lawrence and Helen and loving brother Mark (tammy). dear brother of floyd (Kathy), ralph (frances), rodger (sharon), sharon (cecil), ronnie (pamela). He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and a multitude of friends. dale will be greatly missed by the community of denbigh. He was actively involved with his family and loved by so many friends. He worked in the forestry and construction industry and when he wasn’t working he was enjoying the outdoors. visitation will be held at vennachar free Methodist church on saturday, september 24, 2022 from 1:00-2:00p.m., until the celebration of life service at 2:00pm internment to follow. if so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Madawaska valley Hospice palliative care or canadian cancer society. tributes, condolences and donations may be made online at www.heubnerfuneralhome.ca.
“We’ve been working on this idea for four years now and we’re confident that it is a game-changer for new development in Frontenac and across rural Ontario. We’re hopeful that Minister Clark and the Government of Ontario will support the idea in Frontenac and champion it at Queen’s Park for other rural municipali ties.”“With the government’s support, the communal services approach could quickly make way for more than 300 mixed-use and affordable housing units in Sharbot Lake, Verona, and Marysville,” says Township of South Frontenac Mayor Ron“OnlyVandewal.afraction of that number of homes could be built without commu nal services and government support. We are confident that this initiative will change our ability to meet the need for affordable housing in South Frontenac and the Frontenacs.” To Ask For Funding
August has been described as ‘the kind est month’ – soft days, sunshine and a time for slowing down after the frantic rush of a typical Canadian summer and before the inevitable arrival of cooler weather. August is a perfect month for day trips to charm ing destinations, like beautiful Westport, Ontario, with its thriving art community, unique shops, restaurants, and accessible waterfront on Upper Rideau Lake.
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KARAGIOZOV, Sam august 21, 1953 to august 21, 2022 it is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of sam. His wife ingrid of 38 years and son’s evan and Mark were with him at the time of his passing. sam defected from Bulgaria at the young age of 17 and made a home for himself in canada. He met ingrid in Toronto and they started his roofing business S.K. Roofing Contractors in 1984. He worked for many years in toronto and in 2004 the family moved to arden where he hoped to retire. sam was in big demand here and his retirement was postponed until 2019. sam was an active member of the arden community. He played euchre, horseshoes and darts. He excelled at all he did. in his retirement years sam became an avid vegetable gardner. He planted hundreds of bulbs of garlic, acres of potatoes and he often had a fresh tomato in the middle of the winter from his “indoor garden”. He also had many a conversation with the wildlife that looked on from the other side of the fence.sam also had a fondness for moving rocks.sam was a strong man and a gentle and kind husband and father. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, children and family. our thanks to the sharbot Lake Medical Office who were respectful and kind and the nurses and doctors at KGH.
Submitted by Frontenac County F rontenac County Warden Denis Doyle and Township of South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal met with Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clark in Ottawa, Wednesday.
Communal services are shared drink ing water and wastewater systems that service clusters of residences and busi nesses. As it stands now, residences either need to be on municipal systems, which are cost prohibitive for most rural municipalities, or on private septic and well which limits development. Since 2018, the County and Township have taken a leadership role in Eastern Ontario to promote the use of communal services to support broader, more af fordable housing choices in rural regions to meet critical needs, such as seniors’ housing.Thedelegation asked for funding to es tablish a municipally owned regional utili ties corporation that would oversee com munal water and sewage systems.
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Jack's Jam returns to Clar-Mill Hall at6825• Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna on Sat urday, September 17th. You are invited to come on out and enjoy an afternoon of mu sic with friends! Music will be playing from 1-5pm. Although there will not be a potluck, you are invited to bring snacks and a friend! For more information, you can contact Ed at 613 479-9909. S YDENHA m Karen Brawley 613-376-9848 Gardens are in full swing… Nice to seepeople• sharing their produce. And canning. People of all ages are canning. So nice to see people getting back to the basics and enjoying simple things in life. Share your favourite recipes. Elections are coming up in a few weeks. Take this time to think of some concerns and thoughts on things and educate yourself for our upcoming elec tion. The 2022 Municipal Election to elect a mayor, councillors and school board trustees will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. List of candidates is on the township of South Frontenac website. If anyone sees my hus band Corey Brawley around on Friday the 26th, he’s turning half a century old. Happy 50th, Corey. Open Farms is back! Farms across Frontenac County and rural Kings ton are opening their doors and welcoming visitors to their farms. Visit local farms, enjoy culinary delights and purchase goods and produce. There are many free drop-in family friendly events as well. To buy tickets for the on-farm experiences and to see the full lineup of events, go to openfarms.ca. Keep Sept 10th open and enjoy some local goodness. Join us for a senior’s hot lunch on September• 8th in Verona at the Lion’s Hall. The cost is $10.00 and the meal is served at noon. After lunch, The Barry Yuen Trio will perform some nostalgic hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Call 613 376 6477 ext. 303 to reserve your seats today! Great way to get out and enjoy some company, lunch and music. Gardens are in full swing… Nice to see people sharing their produce. And can ning. People of all ages are canning. So nice to see people getting back to the ba sics and enjoying simple things in life. Share your favourite recipes. Elections are coming up in a few weeks. Take this time to think of some concerns and thoughts on things and educate yourself for our upcoming elec tion. The 2022 Municipal Election to elect a mayor, councillors and school board trustees will be held on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. List of candidates is on the township of South Frontenac website. If anyone sees my hus band Corey Brawley around on Friday the 26th, he’s turning half a century old. Happy 50th, Corey. Open Farms is back! Farms across Frontenac County and rural Kings ton are opening their doors and welcoming visitors to their farms. Visit local farms, enjoy culinary delights and purchase goods and produce. There are many free drop-in family friendly events as well. To buy tickets for the on-farm experiences and to see the full lineup of events, go to openfarms.ca. Keep Sept 10th open and enjoy some local goodness. Join us for a senior’s hot lunch on September• 8th in Verona at the Lion’s Hall. The cost is $10.00 and the meal is served at noon.
Pease don’t forget the “Backpack Program”• offered through RFCS. They will offer assistance to those families who are having some difficulties with the purchase of school supplies for their children. Call 613-2793151 x 305 or e mail youth@rfcs.ca to reg ister.On August 28, 2:00pm there will be an Arden• Cemetery Service. The next day, the Church will be hosting a Lemonade and Treats Day. Gathering in Henderson at 11:00am, Arden at 1:00pm and Mountain Grove at 3:00pm, those in attendance will participate in community conversations. On September 3, 10:00am to 11:00am everyone is invited to join Tawny for a family event, learning the full story of the indigenous wis dom and exploring the relationship to the old ways of the Arden United Church. The group will also read On the Trapline. Snacks will follow the workshop. The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is holding an 8 week Zoom program entitled “Deep in the Bones”. The program will in clude weight bearing aerobic activities, pro gressive resistance training, balance train ing and movements to increase muscular endurance. This workshop is recommended for mature individuals who wish to maintain good functions in their daily lives. To register or for information please call 613-279-2100 or w mail programs.slfht@gmail.com. Hope everyone enjoyed the AnnualParham• Fair. Many hands make this event possible and it’s important that the Commu nity supports their hard work. Please remember to share your gardenabundance• with your friends and neigh bours.
Augu S t 25, 2022 tHE FRONtENAC NEWS PAgE 9 Photocopy, Lamination & Fax Booklets, Brochures, Business Cards, Flyers, Forms the frontenac News, 1095 Garrett st. (rear Bldg) sharbot Lake oN T 613-279-3150 F 613-279-3172 info@frontenacnews.ca AutOmOtIVE 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 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272. FLEA mARkEt UKRAINIAN SANCTUARY THRIFT Wed-Sat 10-6pm Lots to See Inside! Vendors needed, tables available free for 4 weeks outside. Located on corner of Hwy 28 & 41 at the Old Swiss Inn, 22668 Highway 41, Denbigh 613 333-2221 Donations Accepted TONI & JP’S FLEA MARKET – 6107 Road 506 at Ardoch Road. Lots of new stuff. Open until Labour Day weekend. 613-479- 0341 FOR SALE 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Wheelchair Van. Good running condition, as is - $3,000 obo. 613-336-1304. 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 FOR SALE NEW CROP HAY, 2022 - Alfalfa/Timothy, 4’ x 4.5’ round bales, no rain, $40 each. 1st and 2nd crop 613-561-8255 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com STANDING TIMBER for firewood, etc. Crow Lake area, Take away, clean up and its free. 416-693-9085 USED-NEWMAC WOOD/OIL Combination Furnace, plus 31 fire bricks & 2 New Duststop Air Filters, (Needs Oil Burner Gasket, & Pulley for Blower Motor) Asking $575.00, contact: Roy/Joan Shepherd, 613.374.5477 USED: OFF THE GRID, Consul Safe-T-Vent Propane Gas Operated Refrigerator – Model: QE22A used 2 summers in a trailer, has been in the barn covered since. Asking: $400.00 –Contact: Roy /Joan Shepherd @613.374.5477 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 SYDENHAM LEGION is looking to hire a parttime bartender, SMART serve necessary. No drop offs, mail resume to Sydenham legionAttention Cindy, PO Box 222, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0. HuNtINg FIREARMS & HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES – Call 613-335-2786 WANTED TO BUY: Older Winchester or Marlin Rifle in good condition. Contact: Roy Shepherd, 613.374.5477. JuNk REmOVAL JUNK REMOVAL and demolition, 10, 15 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. Free scrap metal drop off, 613-336-0708, 613305-3775, synwin06@gmail.com SERVICES ANYTHING METAL, FREE PICKUP or drop off just south of 1364 Fish Creek RD: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, ‘anything metal’. 613375-6377, leave message. SERVICES GUTTER/EAVESTROUGH CLEANING SERVICE Insured, before/after pictures. CustomFitContracting@hotmail.com 905-2130550 LASER ENGRAVING on wood, stone/slate, glass, acrylic, leather, powder coated metal and more. Call MacLazer at 289-200-0106 or e-mail maclazerca@gmail.com PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. 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. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300. tOWINg B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca WANtED tO BuY WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo.ca 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 AUGUST 27, 9am-4pm. Antiques and Collectibles: milk cans, crocks, trunks, cistern pump, organ stool, old books, cheese box, dishes, linens, crafts, household items, tools, 14’ boat and trailer, etc. 4918 North Shore Crescent – Perth Road, corner of Rutledge and County Road 10. tHE C LASSIFIEDS Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca NEW AND APPLIANCESuSED USED REFRIGERATORS Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up. NEW APPLIANCES At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators PAYS CASH $$$ For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices. 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We deliver Smitty’s“KINGofAPPLIANCES” Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287 The Township is seeking proposals from qualified Contractor / Firm(s), for the following request: Request for Tender (RFT) RFT No. 2022-11 Winter Sand Supply, Deliver and Stockpile at Various Locations Proposal documents and the prescribed Submission forms, which include the Minimum Requirements and Specifications, may be obtained from Biddingo.com or by email request to theasundersigned,SubmissionsthetheThenotLowestcaManagerDarwynPleaseTendercoverageWSIBContractorfinancialsupport@northfrontenac.ca/Firm(s)musthavecurrentandappropriateliabilityinsuranceasindicatedbytheRequestfordocuments.directanyspecificinquiriestoSproule,P.Eng.PublicWorkspublicworks@northfrontenac.or(613)479-2231Extension230.oranyproposalsubmissionmaynecessarilybeaccepted.TownshipreservestherighttocancelRequestforTenderatanytimeuptonotificationofAward.shallbesubmittedtotheontheprescribedform,pertheSubmissioninstructionsinRFTDocument:
The last Drive-In Movie Night for this sum mer will be this Friday, August 26. Where has the summer gone?! This event is hosted by the Verona Free Methodist Church and will be held in the parking lot. The movie will be Miracles from Heaven. Free admission. All welcome, donations accepted. The canteen will open at 7:45pm and the movie starts at 8:15pm. Style Revival will be opening during canteen time before the Drive-In Movie. In case of rain, the movie will be held indoors. The B & B Memorial Show and Shine willbe• held this Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 4pm in Centennial Park, Harrowsmith. The Show and Shine is in memory of Bailey Green and Blake Young . Full day of family fun. Food trucks, kids games and market on site. All Classic and Tuner vehicles welcome. Non perishable food donation to register, All proceeds go to the South Frontenac Fire De partment.Verona Vendor Village and Market will beheld• this Saturday, August 27. The Market will have lots of veggies ready for picking and vegetable garden planters, plus the wares of 14 vendors. Wares from a new vendor, Tom's Chainsaw Carvings plus 8 yard sale partici pants will also be there. 4309 Maple Dr. The Verona Lions Garlic Festival will beheld• on Saturday, September 3 at the Ve rona Lions Club from 9am to 2pm. This is a rain or shine event. Entry is by donation, with free parking on site. All money raised helps the Club support local and international fo cuses such as: The Canadian Diabetes So ciety, the CNIB; and The Canadian Hearing Society to name a few causes that the Lions' efforts support to make life better for others lessJoinfortunate.SouthFrontenac Community Services• for a senior’s hot lunch on September 8 in Verona at the Lion’s Hall. The cost is $10.00 and the meal is served at noon. After lunch, The Barry Yuen Trio will perform some nos talgic hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Call 613 376 6477 ext. 303 to reserve your seats today!.
“RFT No. 202211 Winter Sand and Stockpile at Various Locations” on or before 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, September 8, 2022 Corey Klatt, Dipl.M.A Chief Administrative Officer 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 test winners; The Bishops, the Cloggers;poetry• from long ago and poems by Skip Moyst, Gail Hermer, Eileen Flieler and oth ers. Believe it or not; All this talent and it's free admission with great door prizes! Pickleball, anyone? Plevna's pickleball courts are opened and looking for players! If you are interested in joining the Plevna Picklers you can contact Evelyn Wilshire for more information at 613 447-9458 and she can send you a link to join the group!
After lunch, The Barry Yuen Trio will perform some nostalgic hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Call 613 376 6477 ext. 303 to reserve your seats today! Great way to get out and enjoy some company, lunch and music.
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Acelebratory BBQ at Frontenac Provin cial Park visitors centre last Saturday (August 20) was the culmi-nation of a se ries of events this summer to mark the 30th anniversary of the Friends of Frontenac Park.“The Friends of Frontenac Park (FOF) have had the same basic goal for 30 years,” said FOF webmaster, “to enhance programming, help promote the park and provide extras to make the park experi ence better, while working closely with park staff.”Tomake sure things run smoothly, the Park superintendent, currently Ben Chabot, is an ex-officio member of the Friends of Frontenac board.
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SHaRBOT laKe – FaRMeR’S MaRKeT 9am-12 noon Repair Café at the Market! veROna - gaRlic FeSTival 9am-2pm. Verona Lions Hall. SunDance aRTiSan SHOW 10am-5pm. Parking and admission is FREE. Info www.sundancestudio.ca aRDen - cOMMuniTY BBQ 11am-3pm. Kennebec Recreation Park. Last BBQ of the season. All wel come, fun for the whole family. Free event. DenBigH - enD OF THe SuMMeR celeBRaTiOn 4-6:30pm. Denbigh Heritage Park. Canteen, live mu sic, kids games, fireworks at dusk. Community sup ported event. Plevna - MOOnS; OuRS, JuPiTeR'S & SaT uRn'S 8-9pm. Dark Sky Preserve. Info recreation@ northfrontenac.ca or 613-479-2231 x 233. Event be gins at dusk Sat & Sunday evening. Sunday September 4 SunDance aRTiSan SHOW 10am-5pm. Parking and admission is FREE. Info www.sundancestudio.ca aRDen - cOvenanTing SeRvice OF WORSHiP 3pm. Arden United Church. Formal recognition of the ministry of Student Clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander. Monday September 5 SunDance aRTiSan SHOW 10am-2pm. Parking and admission is FREE. Info www.sundancestudio.ca
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Friday August 26 SHaRBOT laKe - BingO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 BOlingBROKe - clucK’n cORn JaZZ nigHT 6-11pm. ABC Hall. Doors at 6 pm, dinner 7pm, music 7:30pm. Tickets $32 available abchall.ca. Info lynne. lang1410@gmail.com or 613-273-8834.
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Pow Wow Gathering set for Saturday at Silver Lake Provincial Park
After two years of COVID and continuing concerns about planning events dur ing pandemic outbreaks, the organisers of the Silver Lake Pow Wow met earlier this year to see if they could bring the Pow Wow back, after a two-year hiatus. Trudy Knapp, a founding organiser of the Pow Wow, who still has a central role, said that another concern was the number of volunteers needed to put on a two day Pow Wow.Inthe end, the decision was taken to seek a middle ground. Organising a full Pow Wow was too much, but going a third year without a late summer community gathering was notSoacceptable.aone-day Pow Wow gathering, for one year only, taking place from 12 noon to 5pm at Silver Lake Provincial Park was the way to “Oncego.we had made that decision, ev erything has fallen into place. Some grant money was made available from the Algon quins of Ontario to cover park rental costs, and other costs are lower, so we are able to offer admission for free, with a request for donations,” she said. There will be drumming, speakers, and vendors on hand, and the elder for the gathering will be Larry McDermott, who has been the elder at the Pow Wow for a num ber of years. At 5pm there will be a cold feast. “We have had a great response from peo ple who have enjoyed the Pow Wow over the years, and we are hoping to see many of the friends we have not seen since 2019, to re-connect with each other. As a group, we are looking for, and starting to see, some new, younger volunteers, and we also hope this gathering will help us rejuvenate as a group, and be able to put on the Pow Wow next year and in years to come. Those are our two goals this year, to bring everyone together and pave the way for the future. Since the gathering was announced, ven dors have expressed interest in attending and a vendor market will be a feature of the gathering.“Wedid not expect to see vendors for a one-day event as they are usually follow ing the Pow Wow Trail to two-day events or more, but we have been approached by people wanting to come for the day, and we are happy to offer them space,” said Knapp.Lastminute preparations are now under way, and the Pow Wow gathering will be ready, late on Saturday, for the Pow Wow grounds at Silver Lake Park to fill up. The gathering is accessed through the park gates. A fee to enter the Park will be charged by park staff. The fee is $12.25 including tax for one person in a vehicle, rising to $20 for four adults in one vehicle. Prices are lower forForseniors.further information, contact Trudy Knapp at 613-375-6356 ■
HaRROWSMiTH - B & B MeMORial SHOW n SHIne 10am-4pm. Centennial Park. Honouring the memory of two wonderful young men taken from us too soon. Vendors, draws, food trucks & more! All pro ceeds to local fire depts. Chick FB for more info. MaBeRlY - SilveR laKe POW WOW gaTHeRing 12-5pm. Silver Lake Provincial Park. Community gath ering, drum, vendors, cold feast at 5pm. Admission by donation, pay what you can SHaRBOT laKe – FaRMeR’S MaRKeT 9am-12 noon nORTHBROOK - FaRMeRS MaRKeT 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sunday August 28 MaBeRlY - ZealanD anglican ceMeTeRY Me MORial SeRvice 1pm. Bell Line Road. Bring a lawn chair, Father Blair Peever officiating. gODFReY - BeDFORD JaM 1-5pm. Glendower Hall. Afternoon of country, bluegrass, gospel, rock & roll. Info Roy 613-374-5477 aRDen - ceMeTeRY SeRvice 2pm. Arden Cem etery. Please bring lawn chair. SHaRBOT laKe On - OcOnTO ceMeTeRY Me MORial SeRvice 3pm. Oconto Cemetery. Ecu menical Service, bring your own lawn chair. Free will offering, proceeds to the upkeep of the cemetery. In case of rain, service will be held at the Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church Monday August 29 HenDeRSOn - leMOnaDe anD TReaTS 11am. Henderson United Church. Kaitlyn celebrates one full year of service as a student clergy! All welcome. Friday September 2 SHaRBOT laKe - BingO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 Saturday September 3 nORTHBROOK - FaRMeRS MaRKeT 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall.
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“The park has seen a big influx in traffic since COVID, and while that is passing, it is still busier than it was before,” said Peters. The onset of COVID, and closing of the Visitors Centre building to the public, sparked the FOF to begin work on an out door classroom, to be used for a variety of purposes, including for the classroom with-out walls initiative at nearby Lough borough Public School in Sydenham and for students from other schools as well. The classroom will also be used for park programming and FOF events. The classroom is located neat the Visi tors Centre. A concrete pad is being put in as part of the project, which is slated for completion this November. Already plans for three sided soft walls, electricity and even space heaters, are being looked at. The FOF has also put in a pollinator gar den, and a barn swallows nest location near the visitors centre. Earlier this summer, the FOF sponsored a 30th anniversary paddle challenge, and the Frontenac Chal-lenge is coming up next week. ■
Friends of Frontenac Park turns 30 Park Superintant Ben Chabot and FOF Vice President Simon Smith breaking ground for the outdoor classroom.
Saturday August 27 DenBigH - SHOW anD SHine claSSic caR SHOW Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Hosted by the The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club Admission by donation. Awards, refreshments, vendors & .yard sale. clOYne - liOnS cluB OF lanD O'laKeS an nual gOlF TOuRnaMenT Hunter's Creek Golf Course. $35 fee, 18 holes, lunch, silent auction. Reg ister at club or Chuck 613-336-1822. MaBeRlY - MaBeRlY FaiR 9am. Maberly Fair grounds. $5 entry adults, $3 kids. Events all day & prizes!
Free Open Farms community drop-in events
Job Opportunities • Arena Attendant (seasonal, call-in position). See the full job posting on our website at https://www.southfrontenac. net/careers/. Send resumes and cover letters to Tim Laprade, Arena Manager at Frontenac.arena@bellnet.ca.
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Life: A community wide celebration of how trees contribute to the web of life. A tree planting and art show will take place on Oc tober 15th from 10am to 4pm. You can also view the art show is in Dean Hall for the en tire month of October. Moms and Tots can enjoy a morning working with clay and making beautiful art in our upcoming pottery workshop. Moms and Tots Paint a Pottery Picture workshop will be lead by Elaine Wilson on October 22nd from 9:30am to 11:30am. MERA will host a Halloween Ball on Octo ber 29th for children and adults of all ages. Join us for a costume parade, spooky crafts, cupcake decorating and loads of fun. MERA is committed to facilitating and promoting activities and programs for all ages and to promoting awareness and un derstanding of the arts and well-being. For more information, please visit out website www.meraschoolhouse.org. ■
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. N EWS & P U b LI c N OTI c ES
The fall municipal election is Monday, October 24, 2022. We’ve posted the final list of candidates running in the election on the Elections page on our website under Town Hall. Not sure if your name is on the voter’s list? Before September 1, 2022 go to www.voterlookup.ca to see if you are on the list, update your information, add a new voter name or change school information. After September 1, you must come into the Township Offices and show ID to have your name added to the list. See our Elections page for full details or email elections@southfrontenac.net. Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting September 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm Electronic Participation Only Public meetings take place on Zoom (computer and telephone) and are streamed live on our Facebook page @South FrontenacTwp. 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.
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• Bellrock Road Road reconstruction and resurfacing remain on schedule and will continue through to September 30. Work will be completed by O Bettschen Construction Ltd. No closure required. More information can be found at www. EngageFrontenac.net.
• Lower Round Lake Road Road reconstruction and resurfacing remain on schedule and will continue through to the end of August. Major road works are being carried out by Township Forces. No closure required. More information can be found at www.EngageFrontenac.net.
Saturday, September 10, 1-4 pm: Visit the South Frontenac Museum, 5595 Road 38 in Hartington to learn about agricul tural practices in the Frontenacs. Sunday, September 11, 10 am 3 pm: Community Hub at the Frontenac County Plowing Match, 3118 Sunbury Road featuring a vendor’s market, kid’s activities, live music, and food from Otter Creek Kitchen Food Truck. To get involved in the Community Hub, contact Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447. For details on all events, see openfarms.ca.
Tenders CS-RFP-2022-05 – Request for Proposal (RFP) – Wayfinding Strategy and Signage Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on August 31, 2022. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.
South Frontenac Community Services & Activity Guide Looking for new activities this fall? Our 2022 Community Services & Activity Guide lists sports and fitness organizations, clubs, cultural and arts groups, along with local farmers markets, museums and more. Look for the guide on our website at www.southfrontenac.net/ActivityGuide/.
By Lyn Obourne Welcome to our col umn. Here you will be invited to know more about our club and the events that are coming up. The Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes was formed in 1969. Currently, we have 60 ac tiveAtmembers.ourHall, which is lo cated in Northbrook, we have a variety of activi ties such as darts, euchre, and bingo. Our facility also houses Dr. Mitch’s chiro practic practice, the Al zheimers Society, a yoga space, and a preschool playgroup. Private events can also be booked.
Land Lakes Lions Roar Join in on the fun this Fall at MERA!
TOWN HALL 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/.
The MERA Art Circle presents Trees 4
Stay in the know Visit engagefrontenac.ca and register to get updates on construction projects and key projects and initiatives like the Township Official Plan, Verona Master Plan and more.
Temporary Entrance Change – Municipal Office at 4432 George St. The Township is removing and replacing the accessible ramp at the front door of the Municipal Offices located at 4432 George St. Residents and visitors looking to access the main floor (Reception, Treasury, Clerks Office), must enter the building through the Council Chambers entrance on George St. Those accessing the Building and Planning department can continue to enter at the lower-level access door at the back of the building.
Construction and Road Closures
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Augu S t 25, 2022 tHE FRONtENAC NEWS PAgE 11 4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net
The Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham is open every Thursday from 3-8 pm. See the full list of accepted materials 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.
The Lions Club will be hosting a Golf Tournament at Hunters Creek on Sat urday, August 27th, start ing at 9 am. Also on the 27th, we are winding down on our Saturday Farmers’ Market (10am-1pm)). Our last one this year will be on Labour Day Weekend. John Gunning from Tweed has kindly donated his de licious peaches n’ cream corn. Come see our other vendors and get some yummy honey, a variety of jams and jellies, or freerange chickens. You can also order your Thanksgiv ing turkey. Additionally, the Saturday Farmers’ Market is a great place to learn about the Cloyne Historic Society, see some beauti ful quilts, and stock up on handmade dish cloths and other crocheted items, all the while enjoying a fresh coffee, homemade baked goodies, and fun-to-eat Eggers! ■
• Westport Road Road reconstruction and resurfacing are now complete. Line painting will follow in the coming weeks. More information can be found at www.EngageFrontenac.net.
This fall, MERA (McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Recreation and Arts) will have the Schoolhouse bustling with all sorts of activi ties for people of all ages. Join us at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A in McDonald’s Corners to discover how we can bring more arts into your life! You are invited to MERA’s Fall Open House at the Schoolhouse on Sunday, September 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. Come and learn about all the activities MERA has to offer and how to join in! The Open House will be a great opportunity to discover what programs happen regularly at MERA and to meet members of the MERA community. With displays, demonstrations, great conver sations and presentations, you can find out more about MERA’s diverse arts programs, exhibits, concert series, camps, events, his tory, workshops and more. Enjoy a wonder ful afternoon with refreshments and fun.
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Open Farms is back! Open Farms 2022 is taking place September 10-11 in Frontenac and Kingston. Tickets for the farm experiences must be bought in advance and are on sale now at openfarms.ca. This is your chance to visit local farms, enjoy culinary delights and purchase goods and produce.
Music in the Park Our last Music in the Park concert is Saturday, September 17 from 6-8 pm at Gilmour Point Park featuring Uncoded. Bring a lawn chair and hope to see you there!
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• Buck Bay Road Bridge Bridge replacement will be continuing until September 16 with road closure and detours in place. Contracted works are being completed by Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd.
Sail Mazinaw
Three Mazinaw boats sail in close company with a backdrop of broken trees. Photo by Lynda Dunal.
■ 613-389-3999 Cottage • Residential • Business insects • Rodents • Wildlife • Bats Spider Control Home & protection Cottage plans 24 Hours 7 Days a Week, Same Day Service, Written guarantee, Fully insured, Senior Discounts www.greenshieldpestcontrol.com Bx23 series for0%72Months hArtington 5474 Hwy 38 613-372-2744 Perth 6253 Hwy 613-264-048543 www.hartingtonequipment.com hartington equipment Stephen & Jen Trussell of The Local Brewery, Haley Rose and Richard Benn at the '22 Parham Fair WaterAppliancesFireplacesFurnacesgPropaneasHeaters 2408 PERtH RD., gLENBuRNIE, ON. 613.542.8574 www.cfpetropro.ca • cfpetropro@hotmail.com Metal Roofing & Siding Bring in your drawings or measurements and we can order your metal products. www.asselstinehardwareandservice.com Asselstine Hardware 6826 Road 38, verona On Open613-374-34007DaysaWeek Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: Sun:8am-5pm.9am-4pm The 130th Parham Fair -Celebrating Agricultural History
Adozen sailboats took to the water on Saturday August 20 for the 8th annu al Sail Mazinaw. The boats sailed against a horizon of broken and upended trees just 3 months after the derecho swept through Addington Highlands. A power boat loaded with disappointed sailors flew the yellow quarantine flag after a family member tested positive for COVID. The wind was light and variable in the morn ing, but a southerly filled in and skippers reported that their keels were humming in the afternoon. The day had started with a crew breakfast at Mazinaw Lakeside Resort and ended with a potluck dinner in the evening. Fun times! Check the Sail Mazinaw Facebook page for photos. ■
tHE FRONtENAC NEWSPAgE 12 by Kelli McRobert With a quick check on Wikipedia, you can find out that the first known ag ricultural show was held by Salford Agri cultural Society in Lancashire (a county in Northwest England) in 1768. Jump ahead to approximately 1890 in Parham, Ontar io, and a fair was started in this small rural community. By the end of the 19th cen tury almost every state and province were having some type of fair or exhibition. One local story being told is that handmade quilts were draped over caskets at the Goodfellow Funeral Home, as residents celebrated ‘Agricola’ Latin for Farmer, and ‘Feria’ Latin for ‘free day’ or Agricultural Fair as it is come to be known. This past week, 7 -13-year-olds and a host of adults spent their days helping set up for the 130th Parham Fair. Tents, tables, chairs, and a variety of other sup porting equipment was pertinent for the event to run smoothly. After a brief pan demic hiatus, the fair was opening it’s doors with a full event scheduled over two days to celebrate the long standing tradition. Thanks to a Trillium Grant of $20,000.00 and generous local donations of $9000.00, the fair was off to a good start for 2022. All proceeds from this non-profit event are returned to the community and allocated for future events. As opening day approached, tents and fencing began to form the vendor village and would help to set up the flow of 750 visitors on day one, and 1500 on the sec ond, an impressive turnout by all counts. Parking was filled to overflowing on day 2 and with the assistance of the local OPP, visitors were able to easily navigate a quick walk through the field to enjoy the festivities. 25 volunteers were on hand to direct and work behind the scenes, some returning for multiple shifts in the summer heat, proudly donning their fair tees. Vin tage Parham and Vintage Tichborne were on-site to share the rich history of the towns and re-tell stories of days gone by with vintage photos, clippings, and docu ments, steeped with the roots of genera tionsYoungpast.children eagerly showed off their frogs as they registered for the ‘frog jump ing contest’ and headed to centre stage to await the much-anticipated race. Families came and went and enjoyed a ‘member ship’ that would allow them free access for day two so they could enjoy the musical talent in the evening or shop in the vendor village with over 30 booths offering up ar tisanal crafts and goodies. The Demolition Derby is always a town favourite and this year did not disappoint with the satisfying crunch of metal for spectators to enjoy while snacking on a hot dog and enjoying a cold beer (475 sold) or soda. *it is in teresting to note that Parham has NEVER sold alcohol in it’s town EVER until now… Food trucks were lined up as children, and adults alike, enjoyed a fresh beaver tail, ice cream, and Chubby Baby speci alities. The Recreation Committee ran the canteen while the Parham United Church manned another food booth to sustain the crowds through the Horse Draw, Cattle Show, Best Dressed, and Pet Show. The rivalry was steep as judges spent the morning reviewing competitors’ entries in a variety of categories. Some were ed ible like pies, veggies, and eggs, while others were beautifully stitched quilts that hung in geometric patterns, floral arrange ments, photography, and children’s crafts, to name but a few. Each one, a winner in my books, as the rustic setting was burst ing with colours, textures, and creativity proudly displayed for all to see. Outside the buzz of activity continued from early morning until late in the evening with the Lowery Mills Band closing out the show and ‘Striking Like Thunder’ as the crowd was on their feet dancing and mov ing to the hard rock country beat with this Kingston based group. The band features Jordan Lowery and Jay Mills, hence the name, and they have been making music together for the past 10 years with the ad dition of Chris Melanson on drums. Add to all this a 3500lb bull named Leroy, and you have the makings of a perfect fair at mosphere, that is fun for everyone!
Congratulations on a successful event and looking forward to the next one! For more information on the Parham Agricultural Society, you can contact parhamfair@gmail.com or you can meet them at the Farmers Market in Sharbot Lake on August 27th, where they will be looking to sign up volunteers for next year’s event.
