“Other Commercial tourist establishments in the town ship are required to meet numerous hospitality service standards. Larger STRs should also be required to meet these standards. This is a cost of doing business and would level the playing field between other tourist estab lishments and commercial STR operators.”
John Campbell of the North Frontenac Lake Associa tion Alliance, and John Inglis and Gerry Martin from North Frontenac Council, are listed as the main authors of the report.The report quoted a McGill University study that found STRs are growing twice as fast in rural areas as they are in large cities. Also, the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations (FOCA) is tracking 26 Ontario municipalities that have, or are currently developing, policies to address STRs in their own municipalities. The most prevalent complaint about STRs, according to the report, are infractions of municipal noise bylaws.
“Category 2 STR owners often treat the facility as a business and are not cottagers in the same neighbour hood sense. It is interesting to note that the insurance industry requires STR operators that engage in STR for more than 4 weeks per year to pay a commercial rate.
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Category 2 is for the kinds of STRs that are of concern in cottage country around Ontario, the commercial opera tions.“Those STR operators that wish to rent for more than 4 weeks per year, must rent on land that is zoned commer cial. Such rental activity is considered a business activity” the report says. They would need to be licensed, subject to inspections by the township, and subject to a special municipal tax totalling up to 4% of the revenue they generate.
Short Term Rentals (STR) are a growing business in rural Ontario.
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The report also recommends that the four municipali ties (North, Central, and South Frontenac and Addington Highlands) should work to ensure their bylaws are con sistent with each other’s and that the four townships also explore the possibility of sharing enforcement resources.
“Most infractions occur late at night, usually on a week end, and a Bylaw Officer is not available,” the report said, “and the OPP are not quick to respond.” The report also mentioned other concerns that “are greater than noise”, including “parking outside designat ed areas, trespassing, fireworks, burning during fire bans, aggressive boat behaviour, over crowded rental spaces, and potential liability on private lanes.” Before discussing the rules that will apply to the kinds of STRs that have caused concerns across Ontario in recent years, the reports’ authors drew a distinction be tween the kinds of rentals that will be subject to a new bylaw and those that, they say, should be excluded from the bylaw Supervisedentirely.rentals, where the property owner resides on the same or an adjoining property and is on site during the rental period, and rentals that occur less than 3 times a year, for a total of 14 days or less. It then goes on to define two categories of STRs. Cat egory 1 is for those who rent their property for less than 4 weeks per year. The property owners in Category 1 would not be required to pay a fee or be subject to periodic in spection, but would need to register with the municipality, abide by municipally defined best practices, provide con tact information during rental periods to both the munici pality and their neighbours, among other requirements.
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It would be difficult for municipalities, who take full ad vantage of waterfront tax rates to help fund their munici palities all year long, to take away the largest opportunity for those waterfront property owners to help cover the cost of municipal taxes. These taxes are often equal or greater than the municipal taxes these property owners pay for their year-round dwellings in urban municipalities with greater levels of service.
The groups also requested that the CAOs of each township present the report as the basis for a new bylaw to be brought to their council before October. That way, STRs can officially be on the work program of each town ship when new councils take office, after the municipal election process is complete. . ■
Johnathan competed in a 2020 Local Powerlifting event called the Western Strength Open, where he placed first. In November 2021 he went to the Central Canadian Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Hamilton Ontario and placed 3rd. Then in May of this year, he went to St John's Newfoundland to com pete in the Canadian Nationals, where he placed 2nd, that gave him the opportu nity to try out in Istanbul Turkey, at the World'sJohnathanchampionship.didwellhe broke two of his own personal bests in Squat and Bench, and deadlifted 280 KG that placed him 9th in his 92kg weight class group of 16 world competitors. He had another Canadian Powerlifter that also went to Istanbul, Curtis Nelson to represent Canada, he placed 15th in the same weight class. it just goes to show anything is possi ble when you set you mind to it and have dreams to follow. ■
Given the timing of the report, at the August 19 meeting, the working group decided to request that the report be sent to the Chief Administrative officers of each township for further study of financial and implementation issues.
Category 1 is intended to maintain the status quo, with a few extra rules, mostly for waterfront seasonal property owners who rent their cottage out for a few weeks each summer to help defray costs.
STR Bylaw Groundwork Done By NF Council Members
Date Ward Location Sep. 14 NF Ward 3 Ompah Hall Sep. 15 CF Hinchinbrooke Piccadilly Hall Sep. 20 CF Oso Sharbot Lake Hall Sep. 21 SF Portland Verona Sep. 22 NF ward 1 Barrie Hall (Cloyne) Sep. 27 CF Olden Olden Hall (Mtn Grove) Sep. 28 SF Loughborough Sydenham Legion Sep. 29 SF Storrington Battersea United Church Oct. 4 AH Ward 2 Flinton Rec Centre Oct. 5 SF Kennebec Kennebec Hall (Arden) Oct. 6 SF Bedrod Glendower Hall Oct. 12 AH Ward 1 Denbigh Hall Oct. 13 NF Ward 2 Clar Mil Hall* (Plevna)
J ohnathan Asselstine is a from Verona, Ontario is 22 years old. Johnathan started weight lifting at Sydenham High School under the direc tion of some of the coaches there, and some close friends, plus weight lifting at some local gyms in the area. It became a passion for Johnathan, buying equip ment for home, making routine workout times, and taking his equipment to Lon don, Ontario where he attended Western University.Johnathan has completed the 4-year program and graduated from Western this spring, with a Bachelor's degree in Busi ness Management and Organizational Studies specialized in Commercial Avia tion Management. He is hoping to pursue his dream of becoming a Commercial Air line Pilot and is still completing his flying time, and has been flying since he was 15 out of the Kingston Flying Club.
Areport on Short Term Rentals (STR), prepared by politicians from North Frontenac, was presented to a working group comprising politicians from North and Central Frontenac and Addington Highlands, with South Frontenac observing with interest, on August 19.
“Council will be provided an opportunity to review and provide final approval on these agreements which will provide information such as required municipal financial commitment, shareholders, community benefits and asset transfer policy.” ■
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In presenting the proposal to Council, South Frontenac staff are recommending that Council support the business case.Ina report attributed to the office of Chief Administrator Louise Fragnito, staff recommends “that Council provide support for the Communal Governance - Business Case Study”.Thestaff report points out that “the only municipal con tribution to the fund, be start-up funding” and that “no funding will be raised by taxation.”
Communal Services Facing Its Next Hurdle This Week
Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule said the ma jority of cleanup work left to do is trees. “Most of the trees left to clean up are beyond the crews we have and we’re having difficulty retaining crews to do the work,” he said. “It will probably be into October by the time we get it all cleaned up.”
Next North Frontenac Council Will Have To Address Boat Launch Parking by Jeff Green Joe Gallivan, Director of Development Services for Frontenac County, will know soon whether his yearslong effort to create favourable conditions, for residential and commercial developments with communal water and sewage systems, will progress to the implementation stage.Abusiness case for the establishment of a municipal ser vice corporation, operating at arms length from Frontenac Municipalities, to manage and operate privately built wa ter and sewage systems, is up for consideration in South Frontenac this week. It is expected to be on the agenda in Central Frontenac and Frontenac Islands at their meet ings next week. North Frontenac decided to opt out of the Municipal Service Corporation at their meeting in August. But the proposal will likely receive a more favourable hearing at the other three council tables, because each township has a project in mind that would be greatly en hanced in scope if communal servicing is available. In South Frontenac, that project is a senior focussed housing development in Verona.
However, a delegation from Frontenac County met with Ontario Minister of Housing Steve Clark, at the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ot tawa, with communal servicing on the agenda.
The load restriction posting has been removed from the Shiner Road Bridge and Coun. Fred Fowler was quick to complement those responsible for the replace ment“It’sbridge.avery nice bridge and it went in quick with good access,” Fowler said.
The projected start-up cost of the corporation is $700,000, and costs will be allocated to the three re maining townships, should they all opt in, on the basis of their share property assessment. As the largest, South Frontenac is looking at costs in the range of $500,000.
Frontenac Islands Mayor, and Frontenac County War den, Dennis Doyle said that “the minister was impressed with the range of proposed projects in Frontenac County” that would be made possible with communal servicing un der a municipal services corporation. At that meeting, the Frontenac County delegation, which included South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal in addi tion to Warden Doyle, also requested provincial funding support for the project, which could diminish or eliminate the $700,000 setup cost to the Frontenac townships.
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By Craig Bakay W ith no business introductions, presentations, del egations or business arising from the minutes, the agenda for the Sept. 2 North Frontenac Council meeting was rather However,light.like any Council meeting, there were items that needed to be dealt with, one of which will likely have implications for the next Council after the upcoming mu nicipal elections. In this case, parking at boat launches appear to be a growing concern. In particular, Council heard, in a letter from resident Christine MacTavish about parking at the Mackie Lake public access. “On a normal summer weekend, the parking lot is full — often with cars parallel parked along the ‘driveway,’” MacTavish wrote. “Cottagers and visitors leave boat trailers in the parking lot, and while an effort is made to park them out of the way, they do infringe on the parking space.“Aweek or so ago, Hydro One indicated to a cottager that it was difficult turning around in the lot and that their trucks/boats need expanded access.” Public Works Manager Darwyn Sproule acknowledged that there is more usage of boat launches. “We thought a lot of things were related to covid but we’re finding more use.
CAO Corey Klatt said that there isn’t much room to expand the Mackie Lake launches but it’s not the only one experiencing the extra usage. “In the long term, we will have to prioritize all boat launches,” Klatt said. “In the short term, we could do some“We’vebrushing.donethat in the past.” Coun. Wayne Good acknowledged the turnaround is sues Hydro One might be having, noting that the same problem exists for emer gency vehicles. But, he said, with the Labour Day long weekend being the last one of the season, perhaps things will quiet down for awhile. “Maybe we can have a report ready for the next Council,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. Land O’Lakes Garden Club Council thanked the Land O’Lakes Garden Club for its donation of a projector screen for the Barrie Community Hall. Disaster Assistance Council authorized staff to sign a Municipal Disas ter Recovery Assistance Claim in order to pay some of the estimated $290,450 in damages caused by the May 21, 2022, Derecho wind event. If successful, the Township could receive 75 per cent of the expenses up to $186,350 and 95 per cent of any amount spent over $186,350.
South Frontenac staff envision that, if Council supports the proposal, “the next step in the process is for a commit tee to be formed that would include both county and other Frontenac municipalities, who supported the business case, to work on drafting agreements and documents in relation to the creation of the Municipal Service Corpora tion for the governance of communal services.
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- Derek Redmond, Chair, Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society Littering Perhaps it is necessary to yet again re mind those traveling through Frontenac County and the surrounding area that there are many other ways to dispose of garbage, besides tossing it out a window. Please refrain from dumping it into our bushes, ditches, and streams. I am uncer tain why there is still a littering problem in Frontenac as we have many opportunities to drop the garbage and recyclables into a bin or take it to the local dump for dis posal.Tothe person who saves their used Depends in a Dollarama bag and then tosses it out the window, you know who you are, welcome back, you were NOT missed! Shame on you for disrespecting not only the environment but your fellow neighbours who have to see and smell the oozing bags of filth roadside. Hwy 38 is littered with cans, bottles, and cups and it certainly is not the impres sion we would like to give to visitors but it seems that common courtesy and caring are a thing of the past.
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Last week’s editorial was a pretty good recounting of the Mathew Street contro versy. However, it summarized the traffic flow issue as a choice between the exist ing two-way street, and the Township’s one-way-downhill plan with a lane for pedestrians. It failed to mention the solu tion which the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society has been proposing for two months, and was included in the letter "Traffic Chaos at the Beach" in your issue of July 14. That solution would be mak ing Mathew Street one-way uphill, to allow both a way for cars to exit the beach area, and room for pedestrians and cyclists. The only objection the Railway Soci ety has heard to this option is the Public Works Manager's assertion that the inter section at the top of the hill is dangerous. All the villagers we have spoken to, how ever, agree that this intersection is not a problem in summer or winter, and there has never been an accident there. A oneway-uphill street would even allow having separate turn lanes at the top. The Railway Society sent the Public Works Manager a letter on July 7 detailing our concerns about the traffic congestion a one-way-downhill street would cause along the historic waterfront and the K&P Trail. This was five days before the July Council meeting at which he told Council he had received no negative feedback re garding the plan. We then sent the same letter to the Mayor and all members of Council, and after receiving no response, followed it up with another letter explicitly signed by all members of our Board, just in case it wasn't clear how bad we thought the idea was. It's unfortunate that our letters could only be sent after Council had already made the one-way-downhill decision, since that decision had been taken on June 28 with no prior notice to the com munity. Still, we were disappointed that our well-reasoned argument was met with silence from Council. We then accepted that social media posts, petitions, and let ters to the editor must be the proper ways to lobby our politicians. We hope that Councillors and staff have been looking for a reason to reverse the decision, but the lack of transparency ap parently means we will have to wait and see whether a one-way-uphill Mathew Street is one option on the table.
- Barb Vincent
Colonization Roads North Frontenac has an inventory of old roads, referred to as Colonization Roads. In a report to Council, Clerk/Planning Manager Tara Mieske said that Coloniza tion Roads were constructed by settlers in the 1850s –“Colonization1900s.Roads have been as sumed or opened by municipalities, while others have fallen out of use and may be ‘bush roads’ that can be travelled by snowmobiles or ATVs only,” she said. “They are often not shown on any maps, including Registry Office Block Maps. “But until they’re closed by bylaw, they’re roads.”
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Short term Rentals CAO Corey Klatt suggested that any bylaw regulating Short Term Rentals be deferred to the next Council to give staff and the working group addressing the sit uation (which includes North, Central and South Frontenac, Addington Highlands and the North Frontenac Lake Associa tion Alliance) more time to study it. “There’s a ton of work to be done and we need to make sure this is what Coun cil“There’swants.” a lot to be discussed before we decide anything here,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. AtV Run Cancelled Coun. Fred Fowler announced that the fall ATV run has been cancelled because of storm damage. ■
Page 1 – In the article “COVID Numbers Steady” in paragraph 2, the article says that the death toll from COVID in Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington has ris en to 701 since the onset of the pandemic. The true number is 71. Page 2 – In the article “Why a one-way street in Sharbot Lake?” on paragraph 6, it says that the Sharbot Lake Business Group has come out against the plan for Mathew Street. The Sharbot Lake Busi ness Group has not made any public statements regarding the matter. Page 12 In the article “Second Annual B&B Show and Shine …” in paragraph 2, there were errors. Blake Young died in a motor vehicle rollover, and Bailey Green in a car Thereaccident.were43 trophies at the event, not 33 as reported. The News regrets the errors
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The New Pickled Chicken Band played music in the after noon which was enjoyed by everyone. They even shared the spot light with the kids helping play some of the instruments.
Frontenac SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together),• alongside Addition Mental Health- KFLA (AMHS-KFLA) wish to invite you to a free lunch and presentation about can nabis at the Battersea United Church on September 16th from 11:30am – 1:00pm. Reservations are required by going to www.frontenacsalt.ca or by calling Southern Frontenac Community Services at 613-376-6477. Please support the next Community Food Drive on Friday,• Sept 16 from 1–5pm at Storrington Lions Hall. Wish list includes: kids lunch snacks, bags of frozen veg, blocks of cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, macaroni, rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit, carrots, onions, peanut butter, bread, but ter and cereal, mac and cheese, salad dressings, crackers. ManyMarkthanks!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 moreWe’reinfo.looking for volunteers for the 28th Annual PumpkinFestival• happening on October 1st. There is lots to do, all are welcome! If you are able to lend a few hours, contact Mi chelle at 613-572-6213 or email michelle.pantrey@outlook. com. We’re offering a $5 coupon to the canteen as our show of Whatthanks.do librarians bring with them when they go fishing?Bookworms.•
Free Methodist Church presents Gospel Music• Festival on Saturday, September 24th at 11am. Food will be available. Free will offering. Congratulations to the B&B Memorial Show n' Shine onanother• successful event held on August 27th, we look for ward to next year's gathering. Mark your calendars for the Fish Fry, Live Music & Fun•
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mornings 10:00am at the Church. The Sharbot Lake and District Lions are still working hardhosting• another of those yummy “All You Can Eat Break fasts” that are extremely popular. The proceeds from this breakfast will go to the Food Bank. You can indulge Satur day, September 10, 8:00am to 11:00am at the Oso Hall. There are still tickets available for the Kennebec Recreation’s• Trivia Night Saturday, September 17. Th Rec Com mittee sponsors various Community events, year-round like the Annual Victoria Day Fireworks, Children’s parties for Easter, Halloween and Christmas and was the leader in fundraising for the Arden Rink. Get in touch with me for tick ets, or any other Rec Committee member and be a part of a funTheevening.ArdenUnited Church is hosting a “Movie Night” Friday,• September 30. The featured movie is Brother Bear. If you wish to attend, please e mail minister@ardenpastoral charge.ca or call 613-335-2474.
A Youth Choir will be starting on September 20th, Tuesday• evenings from 4:30 -5:30pm at the Trinity United Church -Hwy 28 in Verona. The cost is $2.00, email rachaeland shaw@gmail.com for more information.
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Women's Hockey 18+ at Westport Arena Sunday at 6:30pm, open to all players and goalies, of all skill levels.
The Land O’Lakes Garden Club is sorry to announce thatthe• planned speaker for this month’s meeting, on Septem ber 14, Astrid Muschalla, will not be available. The members meeting will go ahead, 6:30pm at the Barrie Hall DENbIGH & VENNACHAr Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224 tonygailfritsch@sympatico.ca
The Cloyne & District Historical Society will meet in theBarrie• Community Hall on Monday September 12 at 1pm.
The Hinchinbrooke District All Candidates Meeting isplanned• for Thursday, September 15th at 7pm at the Pic cadillyHarrowsmithHall.
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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.
President Shirley Sedore will speak on how the volunteer ambulance service was first established in our area. Every one is welcome at our monthly meetings. The newly release booklet “Looking Back will be availableat• the door. For information call, 613 336-6858
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bAtt E r SEA /StO rr ING tON Amanda Pantrey 613-353-6653 amandapantrey@outlook.com
The Denbigh Community Food Bank is open Tuesday,September• 13 and 27 at 11:00am. Please remember to call before the dates if you are need; Gail 613-333-2224.
White Lake Road needs shoulder repairs done due to ex tensive erosion from the past few rainfalls. Use caution when entering from Hwy 38 as the roadway width has been greatly reduced at the first blind hill and again at the second hill past the hydro substation. Buck Bay is still closed due to bridge repairs. The formsare• in for the bridge, but it could be another few weeks for the final project to be completed. Best of luck to all the students heading back to school thisweek!• The Tri-Board Bus Service is reminding families to be at the school bus at least 5 minutes ahead of time. Thanks to the Verona Medical Centre for being open onthe• weekend (Sunday) to support non-life-threatening inju ries and illnesses. The Sharbot Lake Farmers Market is on every Saturdayfrom• 9am -12noon until the end of September. Save the dates:September 10 - Open Farms & Live music by Blue SkyFiddle• Orchestra; and September 24 -end of season BBQ with special guests! #Sharbotlakefarmersmarket
Verona Vendor Village and Market will have lots of veggiesthis• Saturday, September 10 including fresh corn, beets, to matoes, 7 herbs, squash and more. Plus the wares of 15 vendors and 8 yard sale participants. Tom's Chainsaw Carv ings will have a carving demo from 9am to 2pm. 4309 Maple Dr.Verona Lions are having an eat in Anchors Away fish fry on Saturday, September 17. Adult Tickets are $20 each. Fish, fries, beans, coleslaw, dessert with coffee, tea, water or juice included. Tickets available at Asselstine Hardware and Verona Rona Hardware. Style Revival will be open Saturday, September 24 from10am• to 1pm. It will also be open as usual Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Style Revival, which is located in the Verona Free Methodist Church at 6804 Hwy 38, offers free gently used clothing and footwear for all ages. The Twisted Knitters Group will be starting next Wednesday,• September 14 in the Trinity United Church upper hall from 10am to 12pm. All knitters and crocheters are welcome to attend. A small donation will be accepted to cover operational costs. Coffee and Tea Available. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church presents their Gospel Music Festival on Saturday, September 24 at 11am. Artists include Surrendered, Our Journey Calls, The Proverbs, Vo cal Legacy, Wayne and Mary Abrams, Risen, Linda King and the Warrens, and Children’s Ministry artist Bonnie Wallace. There will be hot dogs, chips, hamburgers, pop and funnel cake available. Free will offering.
At dusk, the Denbigh Fire Department lit up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display. We would not be able to have the fireworks if it was not for the dedicated volunteers that come and set up and light the display. We can’t thank them enough. We hope everyone enjoyed the display as it was probably the nicest fireworks we have had. We would also like to thank everyone who joined in the fun at Heritage Park and a special thank you to the Community for helping us pay for the fireworks. The Community of Denbigh sends condolences to thefamily• of Myrtle Keller. Myrtle passed away peacefully last week at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. She was 99 years old, a lifelong community member, and will be missed by her large family and many friends. The next Denbigh Diners will be Monday, September 12,2022.• Volunteers will be serving a ‘home recipe’ meat loaf. We look forward to seeing everyone.
Battersea / Storrington Amanda Pantrey 353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook Stepanie Regent Denbigh Gail Fritsch 613-333-2224
What a great summer! Hopefully you all had some timeto• relax. The children have returned to school this week and summer holidays are over. The weather was lovely on the long weekend, although it was seasonally a little cooler starting Sunday. The Denbigh Recreation Committee celebrated the endof• summer at Heritage Park on Saturday, September 3rd.
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ArDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 wmharrison070@gmail.com Well, the last long weekend of the summer is in the books.Folks• are back to work and the kiddos are back to school with anticipation and some sadness. Look out for those big yellow buses and take care. Our future generation is riding on those busses. Coffee hour continues at the Arden Church, Thursday•
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Sharbot Lake Chiropractic & Wellness
Fall prevention: A leading cause of morbidity and mortality among seniors is accidental falls. In fact, 1/3 Canadians over age 65 will fall at least once in a year. This is due, in large part, to poor balance and limited mobility brought on by age-related changes to the MSK system.
This week we will discuss ways in which you can optimize your MSK health, a follow up from last week’s article.
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Jean Brown 613-336-2516
Perth Road Crafters Craft Sale: Sat, Oct 29 in the HarrisPark• Hall. Time to be arranged.
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• As you send your students (younger or older) off to schoolthis• week, remember... "To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives TODAY!!”
Stretching: Regular stretching exercises such as yoga, can help maintain joint flexibility and slow age-related stiffening and shortening of the muscle fibers. It also helps to relieve depression and isolation.
Posture: As your body ages you can expect gradual changes, such as flattened foot arches and decreased vertebrae height, which can have an impact on how we walk or how we stand. Conditioning your body now can minimize these changes and your ability to perform certain tasks later in life.
Joan LeClair is looking for someone to do some yard workfor• her. If you can help her, please contact me at mrstea l2u@hotmail.com and I will pass along her information. Congratulations to Brandon Hole and Savannah Dee ontheir• wedding on Saturday. All the best in the next chapter!
Benefit being held at Ken Garrett Memorial Park on Sep tember 24th from 2 - 6pm. $15.00 donation, first come, first served.There will be a vendor sale on Sunday, September 11thfrom• 10am - 2pm at Archie's Place/Crow Lake Schoolhouse, 1867 Crow Lake Road... Contact Diana Meeks on FB for details.
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Remember, they're all trying to catch up on what happened over the summer with their friends and class mates so they aren't paying as much attention to vehicles as they TAKEshould.OUTturkey dinner, Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith,on• Sunday, September 18, 2022. PICK UP between 4:30 and 6:00. Advance tickets only with a cut off date of Thurs day, September 15. Tickets are available at the Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith CENTEX gas station, Hartington gas station, and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. For infor mation call Municipal613-372-2410.CouncilandSchool Board elections are scheduled• for Monday, October 24, 2022. The Voter's List was prepared on September 1, 2022. Learn who your candidates are and check out their experience and qualifications.
Congratulations to the Parham Junior Men's team on a great season. In the play off games we tied for 1st with Kingston. It was super great to have all the players in at tendance for our last 2 home games and be able to win both games!!! With work schedules and other commitments, it was tough at times to field a full team... So we thank the Bantam players who were more than willing to help out! See you next year! Happy birthday to our September folks... Chad Dunham,Doug• Teal, Michael Sproule, Marie Bertram, Natasha Whan, Dylan McKinnon, Jake Neadow, Jade Robinson, Warner An toine, Brad Bertrim, Lucas Steele, Robert Wisteard, Damon Pickard, Dean Gray, Collin Green, Caleb Cox, David Pickard, Judy Bertrim, Dave Hansen, Della Dunham, Mary Howes, Julia McKinnon, Donna Thompson, Donnie Lowery, Ashley Desrosiers, Tommy Hicks, Adam Neadow, Roger Whan, Brenda Whan, Darrell Hannah, Bob Teal, Mary Joy Neadow, Joanne Godfrey, Kristy Babcock, Joan Crea, Carol Napier,
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Deepest sympathy to the family of the late Joan (Huffman) Flieler of our area who died this past week. Joan, at one time an area Health nurse, spent her entire life in our area until needing care a few years ago. Joan and spouse John oper ated Flielers Store in our area at one time. Many folks from our area attended Ivanhoe Church Campthis• past week- enjoying great preaching, Bible studies, songs, plays, concerts, studies and experiencing super spiri tualOurgrowth.Pine Meadow People are cozily wrapped in lap blankets• and twiddle muffs thanks to the kind knitting by the Car ing Volunteers of the Alzheimer Society of the Northbrook site and to Pam Lemke, First Link Care Coordinator. Our own batik artist and spiritual leader Sarah Hale ledworship• at Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook on Sunday Aug. 28. As well, Sarah is hosting a Spirituality and Art presentation on Saturday, September 24, 2022, 2pm at Grace United Church, Napanee, corner of Bridge St W. and Robert St and there is no charge to get in. Sarah, a batik artist, employs the “wax resist” method on cotton, silk, hemp and wool, and can be viewed at her Arden studio by appointment or at Cornerstone Gallery in Kingston, and of course at the Sept. 24 free event in Napanee. She has her Masters of Theological Studies from Regent College in Vancouver- a Canadian graduate school of Christian stud ies, that is part of the University of British Columbia. The three United Churches hosted a family communityevent• at the Arden worship site with student clergy Kaitlyn Ostrander and Metis leader Tawny. Ages 4- 10 enjoyed In digenous wisdom, exploring relationships and old ways of life and reading the book "On The Trapline". Leader Tawny is the mom of a five year old boy with a passion for encour aging other families to join her family in nature to celebrate its wonder. Although Metis, Tawny shared her knowledge of plants and animals using the Anishinaabemowin tongue.
There's a nip in the air as fall weather is approaching, butthankful• to live in this area as so many places are experienc ing such disasters like wildfires and flooding. We have reported in past columns how the folks in Parhamhave• been so kind, generous, sharing, caring and helpful to their neighbours. It is, however, with mixed emotions and heavy hearts that we have to report that some individuals are being malefic and are "egging" peoples homes in Parham. My sister, who has just turned 90 and has had her home egged twice, does not need this, as do the other folks in the village. Seems to me that you should be helping these folks by doing odd jobs for them like cutting their grass, garden ing, raking leaves, cleaning gutter etc. Your help would be more appreciated. If you have ever washed eggs from your siding, you will know that this is no easy task and has to be done more than once. Some are not able to do this so it is an added expense for them to have to hire someone to clean this mess. Another thought is if you have money to waste doing this, think of donating it to the local food bank as there are folks who could use these eggs in their meal planning.
Thinking of you to John Parks, June Crawford, Barb Garrison• and Dave Hansen. Also get well thoughts to Melanie Anderson getting some TLC from her parents while she re coups from "Long Term Covid". Keep on getting stronger. Sorry to hear of the passing of Elgin Young from LongLake•Reminderarea. of the Lion's Breakfast on September 10. Check out the time and locations for the "All Candidates"meeting...• Voice your concerns, listen to their responses, then you will be all set to cast your votes for the best candi dates to represent you. Congratulations to Taylor Meeks and Madyson O'Coinwho• got engaged awhile ago but due to COVID were finally able to celebrate at the home of Duane and Judy Meeks with family and friends. Let the planning begin for April 2023!!
Judy Borovskis borovskis@kingston.net Inverary Fall Market on September 10th , 9 to 5pm in KenGarrett• Memorial Park. Mark the date to visit the park and over 100 vendors. For info re being a vendor, call Marie at 613-449-4744 or email mac.wilkins@outlook.com. 50/50 Raffle to pay for new LED lighting which have been installed at Ken Garrett Memorial Park. We need your sup port! Buy your tickets from any member of the group or etransfer to iyagarrettpark@gmail.com (include your name and phone number in the message box). Tickets are 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. Ticket sales end at 4:00pm on September 10th and the winning ticket will be drawn at 5:00pm at the Fall Market. Thank you to all who have purchased tickets. The lottery trust account has reached $1140 so far. M635239 Open Farms on Sunday, September 11th from 10am to3pm• at 3118 Sunbury Road. =Food Drive: September 16th 1-5pm. Storrington LionsHall.• Wish list includes : kids lunch snacks, bags of frozen veg, blocks of cheese, frozen meat, eggs, milk, canned veg etables, canned fruit, macaroni, rice or pasta sides, pancake mix, maple syrup, fruit, carrots, onions, peanut butter, bread, butter and cereal, mac and cheese, salad dressings, crack ers.Dave Carroll in Concert! at Inverary United Church onSeptember• 18th at 7:30pm. Dave is a singer/songwriter and a founding member of Sons of Maxwell. Tickets in advance are $25 or $30 at the door. For info or tickets contact Chris Murphy at info@chrismurphy.ca 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. Yoga Classes at Inverary United Church on Wednesdaysat• 6:00pm.
Wow, what's up with the weather? Stepped outside in themorning• to go for a walk and came back in for a light coat!!
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You are invited to enjoy grab and go chili and a bun for just$6• per person at St. Kilian's Church's next fabulous Bake Sale! They are located at 5984 Ardoch Road and this deli cious chili and Bake Sale is on Sat, Sept 24th from 10am1pm. Don't forget: you can pre-order your favourite treats for pick-up by calling 613-479-0070, texting 613-267-0745, or messaging St. Kilian's Facebook page before Fri, Sept 16th.Jim and Marilyn invite you to visit their awesome Something• for Everybody Sale at 1142 Overton Road from 9-4pm! This sale is filled with lots of new and previously loved items! Don't wait to go check out their deals, though, because they will only be opened on Saturdays and Sundays until Thanks giving weekend in October! Are you looking to shed some pounds and feel better? OurWeight• Loss Challenge may be just what you need for incen tive! This Sun, Sept 11th, we are weighing in and paying a $25 entry fee. 8 weeks later on Sun, Nov 6th, we meet to weigh out and the person or people with the highest weight loss percentage will win! If this sounds like something that might interest you, please feel free to contact me for more info.Ifyou enjoy online auctions, visit Maxsold because thereis• local one on there now from Sand Lake in Plevna and I think it closes tomorrow, Fri Sept 9th, so don't wait to check it out.Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to Wendy and BillHermer• this month!!
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Bruce Theriault, Boyd Tryon, Savannah Cronk, Carter Barr, Keyana Whan, Gavin McCullough, Keegan Love, Rebecca Neadow, Violet Johnny Skuce, Tom Commodore, Carol Val lier, Art Teal and Margaret Thompson. Happy anniversary to Lois & Richard Webster.
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Perth Road United Church: Perth Rd. Sunday School hallTuesday• Lunches return on Tuesday, October, 4. Charge is $8 per person. Great value for home-made soup, sand wiches and desert. Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, Oct 1. 5pm – 7pm. Cost $22 (12 yrs. and under: $10) No booking required. Comes with coffee/tea & desert. Community Pot Luck Supper Friday, October 16. (Details to follow). Craft Sale November (details to follow) THE Leland Helping Hand. We are looking for new members,• please contact Peggy Newport at 613-353-2635.
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Diet: A diet rich in micronutrients helps decrease the risks of developing bone defects and muscular weakness. Obtaining adequate amounts of vitamins C, D and calcium throughout your lifetime is essential to promote healthy functional growth of muscles, bones and in the prevention of osteoporosis.
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Strength Training: Weight training for the elderly may not sound like a good idea, but a 2007 study showed that strength training for 6 months can improve cell function, help preserve muscle strength and even reverse age-related cell impairment. Weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or weight training, has also been shown to help maintain bone mass, and twisting or rotational movements are beneficial for flexibility and balance.
Don't forget to come to Archie's Place (Crow Lake Village)on• Sunday, Sept 11 from 10 to 2 for their 2nd Vendor Fairit's going to be bigger than the first!
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The forecast looks like a roller coaster over the next couple of weeks, so pay attention to your outerwear. With the kids all back in school, please be careful if you'redriving.•
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.
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by Jeff Green Mathew street has existed in obscurity for decades. Dwarfed in size and stature by the two other streets in down town Sharbot Lake, the bustling Elizabeth street, home to two churches, a pharmacy, a post office, grocery store, and the local township office, and the crosstown Gar rett street with the township hall, employ ment office, and pickleball courts on an abandoned public school site . Even lowly Robert Street boasts access to the public library in Mathewtown.has only a few homes, and is a mostly ignored access road to the beach, whose only claim to fame is that people use it on Canada Day to get to the store for pop and ice cream sandwiches, and it is the site of the annual traffic jam after the fireworksNotably,display.when every other street in the village was rebuilt two years ago in a $3 million project that cemented Sharbot Lake’s status as the New York of Central Frontenac, Mathew was left out. Now, thanks mainly to the drain at the foot of Mathew that is failing, it is getting some attention and is ‘in the news’ around the village.Butcontroversy surrounding a decision to turn Mathew into a one-way street has dogged the project, which is now under way.It is another humiliation for a street whose very name was misspelled in the first place. According to local legend, the street is named after Matthew Garrett, as is Garrett Street for that matter, and Eliza beth Street is named after Elizabeth Gar rett.In 1875, the Garretts purchased the 95 acres that comprises most of what is now downtown Sharbot Lake for what was then the princely sum of $75. They also bought the boarding house that is located where the Sharbot Lake Country Inn is located, and were poised for prosperity when the K&P railway was coming through in the mid-1970s.Asoutlined in the article below, it all went badly when Matthew Garrett was murdered in a mishap with 4 drunken cus tomers on November 18, 1876. Elizabeth moved back to the farm on Bass Lake in Olden Township, where she died 12 years later, and the family eventually dispersed, leaving only the street names behind. Somehow, over the years, Matthew Street lost its second ‘t’ and became Mathew Street.
Public Notice - Pesticide Use Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. & the Township of South Frontenac intend to control weeds along guiderails, posts and roadsides within the Township. The applications will take place along selected roadsides in an area encompassing the Township’s boundaries: North-South Boundaries Road 38 starting at Murton Road North to Westport Road including the Tichborne area Road 9 (Sydenham Rd) starting at Horning Road North to Rutledge Road Road 10 (Perth Rd) starting at Spooner Road North to Bedford Mills Road Road 11 (Battersea Rd) starting at Mount Chesney Road N to Simpson Road(Keelerville) Road 8 (Westport Rd) from Road 38 East to Salem (Devil lake Road) Burridge Road North to the Township boundary Anderson Road from Bradshaw Road North to Township boundary East Boundaries Washburn Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Burnt Hills Road from Road 11 (Battersea Rd) to the Rideau Canal Opinicon Road from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Rideau Lakes boundary Road 12 (Sunbury Road) from Road 10 (Perth Rd) to Highway 15 West Boundaries Road 4 (Yarker Rd) from Road 38 West to the Camden Portland Boundary Road Road 18 (Wilton Rd) from Road 38 South to Florida Road Road 7 (Bellrock Rd} West to Church Road Colebrook Road from Road 38 to the Camden Portland Boundary Road
For more information: Contact Wagar & Corput Weed Control Inc. at 613 938-2117 or Jamie Brash, Manager of Facilities and Waste Management for the Township of South Frontenac at 613 376-3027 x 3350. Collect calls will be accepted from individuals calling long distance. www.southfrontenac.net
Now, with Mathew Street having a ‘mo ment’, including a social media presence on Change.org no less, that spelling error could be the branding opportunity of the decade, because of an athlete who is the world’s best, who lived in Sharbot Lake as a child and maintains a strong family con nection to the hamlet to this day. Mat Fraser won the Crossfit Games in 2020, for the 5th time in a row, and sur passed the record of 4 consecutive victo ries by Rich Fronig. It was a runaway vic tory as he accumulated almost double the point score of the second-place athlete, in the 10 events sport that is staged like a decathlon over two grueling days. The only Crossfit athlete in the 20-year history of the sport whose accomplish Continued on page 7 Jamie Brash, Manager SWM & Facilities 4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027 Ext jbrash@southfrontenac.net3350
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Matthew Garrett Matthew Garrett arrived in Canada in 1842 from Eng land, and after eight years of travel and struggle, he ar rived at Sharbot Lake in 1850, where he met Elizabeth Ellen Knox on October 29 of that year. They were liv ing in Olden Township and farming at a property near Bass Lake until 1871, when they moved to Sharbot Lake. That was the same year the Kingston to Pembroke Rail way was chartered, although construction did not reach Sharbot Lake for another five years.
When Cecil Paul was growing up, his mother Lila al ways told him that her grandfather had been murdered at Sharbot Lake. Lila lived a long life, dying in Trenton in November 2002 at the age of 95, and Cecil decided to write a book about the murder of his grandfather Mat thew Garrett and dedicate it to his mother. The murder was covered in the British Whig, a forerun ner of the Kingston Whig Standard, as was the trial of the four accused murderers. Although the accounts are somewhat garbled, a picture emerges. On the evening of November 18, Elizabeth Garrett, Matthews wife, and their daughter Mary were serving dinner in the boarding house he owned. The building still exists and is now the Sharbot Lake Country Inn. The railway was just coming through the village on its way from Kingston to Renfrew, and there were 600 construc tion workers in the village, where a year earlier there had been none. Four railway workers, just paid after a month of work, asked for a room for the night, but Elisabeth Gar rett refused to rent them one. She did, however, agree to serve them dinner. During the dinner, the four men arrived in the restau rant in a drunken state. They were using foul language, and were eventually asked to leave. A friend of the Gar retts, Alexander Ramage, got into fight with one of the men at the Eventually,table.Matthew Garrett entered the fray and the four men were put out of the boarding house. Somehow, Matthew Garrett was pulled out with them, and he ended up on the ground outside of the boarding house after re ceiving a severe blow to the back of his head. He died the next day. He was 54 years old.
the Garrett family For Elizabeth Garrett, widowed with eight children, there was no recovering from the death of her husband. She moved back to the family farm and struggled on until her death 12 years later. The family eventually dispersed throughout the region and beyond. Lila (Garrett) Paul was the daughter of Newton Garrett, who was 5 years old when his father died. She was born in Sharbot Lake in Matthew1907. and Elizabeth’s names are still prominent in Sharbot Lake today, as Matthew, Elizabeth and Garrett Streets are named after them. ■
#4 Recreation Committee honored Mary Howes retire ment from the rec committee with a tree that was planted at the Parham Ball field to honour her 15 years of dedicated service to the committee. Mary was secretary for 14 years, spent countless hours working in the canteen and organizing volunteers to col lect roadside trash from our community.
Meeting All Members are encouraged to attend September 10, 2pm Old School House in Crow Lake You can renew your membership card and
What better than to rebrand the street after Mathew Fraser. There is a precedent. At the Sharbot Lake Beach there is a statue of Simon Whitfield, the Olympic Gold and Silver medal winning triathlete who never lived in Sharbot Lake, but got his start in the sport, at the Kids of Steel Tri athlons, in the early 1990’s. Why not a plaque, at least, for Mathew Fraser, at the foot of the eponymous Mathew Street, celebrated with a ribbon cutting, sometime in the summer of ’24, with treats from the ‘Feeding the Frasers’ recipe book, which was written by Fraser's partner Sammy Moniz, being served after the ribbon cutting, prepared at Belong Sharbot Lake (fingers crossed) and the Cardinal Café, using produce from the Sharbot Lake market.
As anyone who has watched a Crossfit Games would know, Mathew street would have to be an uphill street to live up to rebranding, and preferably pedestrians should be encouraged to run to the top, and then descend backwards while carrying a medicine ball ■ Nation Community enjoy a potluck dinner following the meeting. Bring a favourite dish, your plate & utensils.
Controversial construction has begun on Mathew Street in Sharbot
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ments are as, or more, impressive than Mat Fraser’s, is Tia Clair-Toomey, who won her 6th consecutive title last month in the women’s competition. Mat Fraser, the fittest man alive, the fittest man in history, can not only be legitimately claimed by Sharbot Lake. His parents spend much of their summers in Sharbot Lake to this day. His grandmother Dorothy Fraser ran the Sharbot Lake 39’ers until her death earlier this year, and he celebrat ed some of his Crossfit wins by coming home to Sharbot Lake, hanging out at the Cardinal Café, just like any other summer local. And, the best part is that his full name is Mathew, with oneTheT. tourism marketing people in Sharbot Lake and Frontenac County must now see a way forward for this. Much of the controversy surrounding the Mathew Street one-way, two-way debate, centres around the idea that the Sharbot Lake Beach will become a tourist mecca and the crowds using Mathew Street will be a common summer oc currence instead of a once-yearly cult event.
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As is pointed out in Murder at Sharbot Lake, if there was a single event that changed life in villages like Sharbot Lake, it was the coming of the railroad. Before that, travel was difficult at the best of times, and impossible in the winter. Trade was minimal and subsistence would have been the rule in close-knit, interdependent communities. Not only would the railroad bring 600 workers during the construction phase, it would also make goods and travel available into the future. And it also brought money. In 1875, one year before the railroad arrived, Matthew Garrett purchased 75 acres, what is now the village of Sharbot Lake, for $75. As Cecil Paul wrote on the cover of his book, The arriv al of the railroad meant a better and easier way of life for many. For Matthew Garrett and his family, it meant hard ship and disaster that would change their lives forever. the murderers Peter Smith, 21, his brother James, 18, William Foy, 27, and Patrick Dougherty, 27, were the four men charged with the murder of Matthew Garrett. Newspaper accounts say they were captured not far from the board ing house by midnight on the same night. A few days later an inquest was held, and the four men were formally charged with the murder. Murder at Sharbot Lake contains detailed accounts of the testimony, both at the inquest and at the murder, and the testimony paints a picture of the chaotic scene at the time of the murder, with different actors rushing one way and another. It also tends to point the finger at two of the men, James Smith and Patrick Dougherty as possible murderers. In fact, in his charge to the jury, the judge, a Scot by the name of Kenneth Mackenzie, said the evidence pointed towards the guilt of the two men. And they could easily have been convicted, but for the intervention of Thomas McGuire, a young Kingstonborn lawyer. In his closing statement to the jury, McGuire spoke for two hours, pointing out that Garrett may indeed have fallen and struck his head on a trunk rather than being struck with an ironwood pin as the prosecution and two doctors postulated. He also questioned the role of Alexander Ramage, saying his intervention had precipi tated the dispute in the first place. The fact that no one knew who had struck the deadly blow was also made use of by McGuire. Since a conviction would mean the death penalty, and at least one of the two men could not have delivered the fatal blow, McGuire was able to convince the jury to acquit all four men. His close was very pathetic and eloquent, the tears being drawn to the eyes of Coun sel and many people in the court, is how the British Whig described McGuires final words to the jury.
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Mountain Kyle and Ben Hannahand Kevin Farmer make up the band Mountain Head.
My pilot now gently nestles me in, a per fect fit as I am supported by a synthetic hug surrounding me. I feel the rumble of the engine, as we leave the next day, headed back towards Toronto and the buzz of city life that drives us. Adventure awaits Mountain Head and I look forward to my next flight and the mountain peaks that lay ahead. For more information on Mountain Head: https://mountainheadmusic.com hard to believe that one year has passed since you left How i miss our fishing trips where I would kick your buttalthough every once in awhile i would let you catch a big one. i have a whole team of supporters who have stepped in to help me around the but i doubt i feed them as many beer as you would have. grandkids all have their own special memories of you that they share with one another. you are always on their minds at every family gathering and will forever hold so much of their you’re watching over and guiding us. you are always loved, never forgotten and forever missed. always,
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Mountain Head has been independently performing for the past 3 years and scor ing charting hits in Canada on SiriusXM ‘the Verge’ and were featured by the Wu Tang Clan, along with an impressive 3 mil lion streams online. Their name came from life itself; it is an endless climb, an endless game, each op portunity, or challenge is like a new peak to be conquered. As my flight comes to an end, and I settle comfortably on the grassy shoreline, I take a moment to savour the fresh air, as I enjoy the last few minutes of daylight watching the sun slowly begin to set. The band has played their final song and equipment is being safely stored away until the next time. Friends and fam ily settle beside the bonfire to enjoy the evening and share a ‘cherry kola’, and a toast, to another successful event. I prepare to return to my cozy case, bat teries charging, as I look forward to our next adventure in Collingwood, on Sep tember 10th, where my friends will head line and share their love of music with an audience in support of the ‘Save the Es carpment’ campaign.
Residents of Tower Lane on Kashwakamak Lake in North Frontenac pay tribute to Red Emond in verse.
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By Kelli McRobert The Alt Rock band Mountain Hear put on their annual charity concert for boaters at Kash Lake in North Frontenac last weekend. Our reporter, Kelli McRob ert, attended virtually thanks to drone imagery provided by the band, and then interviewed the Hannah brothers. She wrote the article from the drone’s point of view … I feel myself being lifted and carried, placed gently into a vehicle for a 3-hour drive. Upon arrival, I am excited, antici pating what new adventure awaits me. It has been a while since I have tasted free dom and been able to soar the skies, the wind carrying me. I wait patiently as I can hear chatter from within my muffled case. I am protected, cushioned, but longing for release.At3pm, I am gently lifted from my foam lined home and my artificial brain is ig nited with power. Energy surges through my propellers as my pilot prepares for our scenic journey. As I lift off, I begin to climb. The weather is perfect, sunny, warm, and not too much breeze. I dislike the windy days as my fragile propellers are easily damaged if my operator misjudges the weather or ob structions.Today,I am soaring above Kashwaka mak Lake, White Fish Bay, just south of Bon Echo Provincial Park, for a charity event hosted by the band Mountain Head. Locals, on this day, call it Mountain Head Bay, in honour of the gathering. I love feeling the warm breeze flow over my smooth body, as I head towards the main boathouse, nestled in the woods, where the band is belting out shoreline tunes. Their look is reminiscent of ZZ Top as their long beards and hair sway to and fro as they ‘Let it Out’ with a catchy tune that has me circling the woods back to the lakeside view. This marks the 3rd year for the annual event that raised over $5000.00 for the Land O’ Lakes Food Drive, including a filled pick-up truck bed, that helps support those in need in North Frontenac. I loved skimming over the guests (600 of them) as they lounged on the lake, some danc ing, some eating, and some drinking, as the one-hour concert filled the air with a rock and roll beat. Paddle boats shuttled food, raffle tickets, and funds back and forth between vessels as friends and fam ily kept the giving spirit going, one dona tion at a time. My travelling companions are brothers, Kyle, and Ben Hannah, who sing and play guitar and Kevin Farmer who smashes out the rhythm on his drums. This denim clad crew are easily distinguished by their crisp black cowboy hats and witty charm. They have deep roots to this location and have been friends since they tore around on their BMX bikes as adventurous 10-year-olds. Charity is in their blood as Kevin just came off a 12-hour drumming fundraiser in honour of his father who has Parkinson’s disease.
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tHE C O rp O r At ION OF t HE tOWNSHI p OF A DDING tON H IGH l ANDS P UBLIC N O t IC e Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands, at it’s meeting to be held at 1:00 p.m. on October 4, 2022 proposes to enact a by-law to Close, Stop Up and Sell to abutting land owner, part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of the following property.
Dated at Flinton Ontario on August 30, Patricia2022
Dated at the township of Central Frontenac this 1st day of September, 2022. Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 613-279-2935 x cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com237
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MIXeD HARD WOOD, $350 per cubic cord. 613-483-9376. NeW CROP HAY, 2022 - Alfalfa/Timothy, 4’ x 4.5’ round bales, no rain, $40 each. 1st and 2nd crop 613-561-8255 PUReBReD StANDARD POODLe PUPPIeS, 4 black and 2 apricot. Dewormed with their first shots, clean bill of health, Vet passport. Ready Sep 28th. Call or text 613.329.0602 SHIPPING CONtAINeRS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com SHOtGUN, Stevens 77F Pump 12 gauge, 3 inch chamber Variable Choke. Good condition $150.00 PAL required. Call 613-374-5557 HUNtING FIReARMS & HUNteR eDUCAtION COURSeS – Call 613-335-2786 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 pErSONAl
tOWNSHI p OF C EN tr A l Fr ON t ENAC N O t IC e OF S P e CIAL C OUNCIL Meet ING take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac will be conducting a Special Meeting of Council on September 20th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. to receive the presentation and report from FoTenn and Pinchin regarding the Engineering Feasibility Study: Communal Services in the Township of Central Frontenac (former Sharbot Lake school property) The agenda for the meeting, including a copy of the Study, will be posted by noon on September 16, 2022, on the Township website at centralfrontenac. com. This meeting will be held in person, with the option to attend virtually. Should you wish to participate virtually, the zoom registration link is ourTheA1tqlkpyR3aBdE1Iyld2JAus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_https://meetingwillalsobelivestreamedviaYouTubechannel.
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 4X4 PLOW AND WINCH, still in box. Asking $400 for both. 613-374-1774, or 613-876-4044 BUSINeSS FOR SALe - B.E.E. Sanitation, Customer List and “Good Will” $45,000. Contact Bill 613-483-0673, wkeverett@outlook.com 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
S E pt E mb E r 8, 2022 tHE FrONtENAC NEWS pAGE 9 photocopy, Fax & AvailablelaminationattheFrontenacNews 1095 Garrett st. (rear building), sharbot Lake Booklets, Brochures, Flyers, Posters 250 Business Cards starting at $30 Call 613-279-3150 email: info@frontenacnews.ca
GARDeN OF GOOD SHePHeRD PLOtS$1,900 ea or both for $3,500. Two side-by-side plots available for private sale in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens (Glenburnie/Kingston, Ont.). Current price if you purchase through the funeral home retails for over $4,000 each. We are selling our plots less then half price for both for a quick sale. These plots are located in the Sold Out Garden of Good Shepherd plots 181 D1 and D2. New owners must pay the transfer fee to the Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. We have relocated to Alberta and no longer wish to be buried in Ontario. Please call or text 403603-0213 for more details.
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Sept. 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. This year the meeting will be held virtually. If you would like to join, please call 613-279-3151 or email info@rfcs.ca for the link. All are welcome
Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
Gray – Deputy Clerk/Planning TownshipSecretary of Addington Highlands 72 Edward St., Flinton ON K0H 1P0 Tel: 613-336-2286 ext. 202 Email: addingtonhighlands.cadeputyclerkplanning@
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. 8½” x 11” - Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 613-279-3150.
SErVICES 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. WeLDING & FABRICAtION All Types. Steel. Mobile Welding, 613-305-3775 613-336-0708 tOWING B’S RADICAL RIDeS Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca WANtED tO bUY 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. YArD SAlE HUGe FAMILY GARAGe/YARD SALe, Saturday and Sunday, September 10,11. 10am5pm. 2236 Sunbury Road, Inverary – K0H 1X0 SAtURDAY & SUNDAY, Sept 10-11, 10am3pm. Selling Christmas decor, collectors plates, baking ware and more! 1268 Hughes RD Arden.
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The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on September 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 26th day of August, 2022 Tara Clerk/PlanningMieske
ONlINE FArm AUCtION Starts Wed, Sept. 7, 2022 Soft close tue. Sept 13, 5pm Pick up at 4368 County Rd #12, McDonalds Corners, ON K0G 1M0 Thurs, Sept 15th 10am-7pm For the estate of William (Bill) Thompson Farm Machinery, Horse Harness, Horse Drawn and Related Items, Barn Finds, and much more!
6.5 KW, 110v, Kohler trailer-mounted genset. Auto start. Has not run for 5 years. Stored indoors. $150 obo. 613 264 7078.
Landowner (Allen) On Skootamatta Lake, Part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front of Part of Lot 11, Concession 13, Geographic Township of Anglesea, more particularly described as RP29R-8126 Part 4; Township of Addington Highlands; County of Lennox & Addington.
In the Estate of Myrtle Robinson, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of the above named deceased, late of the Township of North Frontenac, in the County of Frontenac, who died on the March 6th, 2022, are required to file proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of October, 2022. After that date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall then have had notice. Dated at Ardoch, this 31st day of August, 2022. Gary Weber, 6003 Road 506 Ardoch, ON K0H 1C0 Estate Trustee Public Notice Rural Frontenac Community Services at 1020 Elizabeth Street will be adding an accessible entrance. There will be reduced access during the renovations. Please make all payments at 1004 Art Duffy Road from 8:30-4 Monday to Friday. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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And Further Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Addington Highlands, at the aforementioned meeting, will hear any person who claims that his/her lands will be prejudicially affected by this bylaw and who applies to be heard.
P UBLIC N O t IC e take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the Shore Road Allowance as set out and described as follows: All that Part of the Shore Road Allowance adjacent to Lot 19, Concession 6, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R7449 (Kashwakamak Lake)
SUNBURY - OPEN FARMS cOMMUNITY HUB 10am3pm. 3118 Sunbury Road. Join the Frontenac County Plowmen’s Association (FCPA) annual Plowing Match plus LIVE music, Food Trucks, kids activities & more! Info Openfarms.ca cROW LAKE - vENDOR SALE 10am-2pm. Archie's Place. Contact Diana Meeks on FB for details PLEvNA - cELEBRATION OF LOcAL POETS & SOnGWRITeRS 1pm. Clar-Mill Hall. North Frontenac Historical Society & Archives invites the community to a celebration with live music by Neville Wells, The White Family; The Bishops, The Cloggers; poems by Skip Moyst Gail Hermer, displays and books for sale Monday September 12 cLOYNE - cLOYNE & DISTRIcT HISTORIcAL SO cIETY MEETING 1pm. Barrie Hall. President Shirley Sedore will speak on the establishment of the first lo cal volunteer ambulance service. New booklet avail able at door. Info Carolyn 613-336-6858
Friday September 9 SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Roast Beef Dinner. KALADAR - MOvIE NIGHT 7pm. Bethel Penecostal Church. Narnia Movies. Bring your own snacks and in vite your friends! Info Pastor Rob 613-243-9661 FREE event.
pork Loin Combo Chops $1.99/lb Watson Ridge Boxed & Breaded Poultry 800g $6.99/lb Kaft peanut Butter (750g-1kg $4.77 cashmere Double Roll Bathroom Tissue $5.99
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HARROWSMITH - HOMEGROWN WITH OPEN FARMS 11am-6pm. HomeGrown with Open Farms. Find all of your LOCAL favourties alongside live mu sic, beer tent, food for purchase & more! For details Openfarms.ca Sunday September 11 vERONA - WALK-IN cLINIc 9am-1pm. Verona Medi cal Centre. URGENT ISSUES ONLY! Open to all com munity members.
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Jupiter’s moons are especially interest ing. Since Jupiter will be approaching and receding from opposition (when it is in line with the Earth and the Sun), transits of the moons across its face will have shadows leading or following the moons quite close ly - leading the moon before opposition and trailing afterwards. A small telescope can provide many an evening’s entertain ment without staying out too late. Mars and Venus aren’t to be sniffed at! Mars is just above the baleful eye of the star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus, the Bull. Mars is exceptionally bright and the two rise in the east just before mid night early in September and by 10 pm as the month ends. Taurus the Bull seems to shift its gaze as the nights pass and Mars shifts its way east above Aldebaran. Mars, Aldebaran and Betelgeuse, below and to the east, form a nice reddish triangle by month’s end. The best time to view Mars is an hour or so before dawn when it is an astonishing 60 degrees high. Its phase is 88 percent by month’s end and the po lar cap stands out in fine contrast with its otherVenusfeatures.shines bright in the morning just before dawn. I expect many UFO reports! Neptune is at opposition as well this month on the 16th and binoculars can be used to find its faint blue glow in Aquarius.
Tuesday September 20 SHARBOT LAKE - ALL cANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Wednesday September 21 SNOW ROAD - SNOW ROAD cOMMUNITY ASSOCIATIOn AGM 7pm. Snow Road Community Centre. New members, ideas and viewpoints welcome. Sup port our community! vERONA - ALL cANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Lion's Community Centre Perth Road, lnverary • 613-653-6337 Day - April ?-? Hwy 38 verona (613) 374-2112
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Saturday September 10 NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. SHARBOT LAKe FARMeRS MARKeT 9am-12noon Sharbot Lake Beach. Celebrate Open Farms at the Market! New vendors & Live Music by Blue Skies Fiddle Orchestra 10:30 SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU cAN EAT BREAKFAST 8-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Hosted by the Sharbot Lake and District Lions in support of the Food Bank. INvERARY - INvERARY FALL MARKET 9am-5pm. Ken Garrett Memorial Park. Contact Marie if interested 613-449-4744 or mac.wilkins@outlook.com SYDENHAM - YARD SALE 10am-1pm. St. Paul's An glican Church. Fabulous finds, cash only.
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Saturn and Jupiter are a must to follow and observe through September. We have a cool fall sky with early darkness and no bugs! Saturn is a month past op position and Jupiter will be at opposition late in the month. At opposition, a planet is as close to Earth as it can get. Mars and Venus are a spectacular sight too. As soon as the sun sets, Saturn appears in the southeast. It’s near the bright star Deneb at the tail of the constellation Cyg nus, the Swan and above the west part of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. You only need a small telescope to see its wonderful rings as they increase their tilt slightly from 12 to 15 degrees by the end of the month. After this month, the tilt will slowly decrease. Fol low Saturn as it rises to 35 degrees in the south later in the night. Watch it through the month, noting any changes and try to make out its moons, especially its largest moon Titan. Now is the time to take advan tage of some great Saturn observing. You’re observing eyes may be drawn away from Saturn to Jupiter several times in the early evening. Jupiter rises in the east soon after 8:30 pm as the month be gins. It will be a stunning sight by mid night in the south. Only the Moon will be brighter. Watch the roiling of its equatorial belts from hour to hour and night to night. Find the reddish hue of the spectacular Great Red Spot. Remember that Jupiter has a 10 hour rotation period, so features move quickly. Note, if you take cell phone or other type exposures through your tele scope, they can blur if exposed too long because of the fast rotation.
cROW LAKE - LOcAL vENDOR FAIR 10am-2pm. Archie's Place. Spots available indoor/outdoor. Food available for purchase, bathroom onsite. Info email drdiana19@gmail.com text770-402-3973
RAILTON - KNIGHTS OF cOLUMBUS BINGO 7pm. St. Patrick's Church. All profits go to local charities Wednesday September 14 cLOYNE - LAND O' LAKES GARDEN cLUB MEET InG 7pm. Barrie Hall. Speaker: cancelled. Wednesday, September 14 OMPAH - ALL cANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Ompah Hall Thursday September 15 GODFREY - ALL cANDIDATES MEETING 7pm. Pic cadilly Hall. Friday September 16 BATTERSEA - SALT PRESENTATION - cANNABIS 11:30am-1pm. Battersea United Church. Free lunch, reservations required. www.frontenacsalt.ca or SFCS 613-376-6477 INvERARY - FOOD DRIvE 1-5pm. Storrington Lions Hall. SHARBOT LAKE - BINGO 5:30pm Fridays. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Presented by Parham IOOF. First game at 6:45 Saturday September 17 NORTHBROOK - FARMERS MARKET 10am-1pm Saturdays. Northbrook Lions Hall. SHARBOT LAKe FARMeRS MARKeT 9am-12noon Sharbot Lake Beach. BATTERSEA - SUMMER MUSIc IN THE PARK Gilmour Point Beach. Free event featuring Uncoded. SYDENHAM - FALL vENDOR SALE 10am-3pm. Sydenham Point. $10 per vendor. Contact Crystal Smith-Hare on FB or 613-583-3732. All proceeds to Loughborough Christmas and emergency relief fund.
I recommend a star chart. It is well worth theHerehunt.are a few trailing tidbits: autumnal equinox is on the 22nd, the first Canadian satellite was launched 60 years ago on the 29th and, after the 25th, the Zodiacal light can be seen in the east for the following 2 weeks. Here are this month’s highlights: September 7: The Moon is at perigee – 362,376 Kms. September 8: Mars passes 4 degrees north of Aldebaran at 9 pm. September 10: This is the ‘Full Moose Calling’ Moon. Is anyone looking for moose out there? Don’t get too close unless you mean it! September 16: Nep tune is at opposition. The Moon passes 4 degrees north of Mars at 10 pm. Sep tember 17: Last quarter Moon. Septem ber 19: The Moon is at apogee – 402,206 Kms. September 22: Autumnal equinox. September25: New Moon at 5:55 pm. Zo diacal light can be observed in the east for the next 2 weeks. September 26: Jupiter in It’sopposition.agreat month for planets! Get out there, look up and enjoy! Follow the links below for informa tion and upcoming events at the North Frontenac Dark Sky sympatico.cathisallmedo/dark-sky-preserve.aspxbusiness/dark-sky-preserve.aspx#www.northfrontenac.com/en/open-for-Preserve:www.visitfrontenac.ca/en/explore-and-Fillmeinonyourobservationsandsendyourquestions.Iwelcomeemailsandfeedback.Youcancontactmethroughpaperoremailmeatfred.barrett2@.ClearSkies!■
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vERONA - vERONA LIONS FISH FRY 4:30-6pm. Ve rona Lions Hall. Fish, fries, beans, coleslaw & dessert. Tickets $20, under 12 $10 EAT IN. Tickets available Asselstine Hardware, Verona Rona. Info www.veronal ions.ca or FB ARDEN - TEAM TRIvIA NIGHT 6:30pm. Kennebec Hall. Drinks & snacks available. $10 per person, AD VANCE tickets ONLY. Info wmharrison067@gmail. com or 613-335-3186
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Sunday September 18 HARROWSMITH - TAKE-OUT TURKEY DINNER 4:30-6pm. Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only before Sept. 15, available at Sydenham OneStop, Harrowsmith & Hartington gas station, Asselstine Hardware. Info 613-372-2410 INvERARY - DAvE cARROLL IN cONcERT 7:30pm. Inverary United Church. Tickets in advance $25, $30 at door. Info and tickets info@chrismurphy.ca
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Back to School Safety With school back in, please take extra caution on the roads and while driving in our hamlets, villages and school zones. Be prepared to stop for school buses and watch for school crossing guards.
The fall municipal election is Monday, October 24, 2022. We’ve posted the final list of candidates on the Elections page on our website under Town Hall. Make sure you are on the voter’s list! Call the Township at 613-376-3027, x4452 or email us at Someelections@southfrontenac.net.friendlyremindersaboutelection
Contracted works are being completed by Willis Kerr Contracting Ltd.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot 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.
After a prolonged and unanticipated two-year Covid hiatus, the members of the Perth Autumn Studio Tour are excited to announce that this beloved Studio Tour is re turning this fall! The dates have changed to September 24th and September 25th. We will have four stops this year. These include: The Maberly Hall (with ample parking; or perhaps consider biking the trail from Maberly to Brooke Valley!), The Cord wood Studio (Zoë Lianga), and the studios of Susie Osler and Catherine Orfald with 30 participants (indoors and outdoors) spread between them. As several long-time members will be on sabbatical this year, the studios of Franc van Oort, Anne Chambers, Brent Kirkham, and Dunn Sohn will not be open. It has been our intention too, to encourage younger and emerging makers in their creative pursuits, and many will be featured on the Tour this year. A downloadable/printable map and the list of stops, with addresses and corresponding artists is available on our website: www.perthstudiotour.com. Be sure to also bookmark the website on your phone as an alternate navigation tool. Our small but mighty organizing team has had fun imagining the 2022 revamped version of the Perth Au tumn Studio Tour. It has become amply clear to us that our patrons have missed the Tour for the past couple of years and are as hungry as we are to reconnect again in our creative spaces. And speaking of hunger…you won’t want to miss out on the fabulous harvest lunch offered at our small, parent-organized Brooke Valley School avail able from 10:00 – 4:00 each day. The menu will be posted on the website the week of the Tour. We hope the changes we are making this year feel fresh and inspire you to come out September 24/25 from 10:00-5:00 on this year’s Perth Autumn Studio Tour! Please note: many makers will not be able to accept credit or debit cards. Please come prepared with cash or cheques to avoid disappointment. To learn more about our artists and to subscribe to our email list, check out our website www.perthstudiotour. com . Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @perth studiotour and help us spread the excitement about this year’s tour! ■ Housing on my mind by artist Bel Angeles Autumn Studio
• Bunker Hill Road Road reconstruction is currently underway on Bunker Hill Road immediately west of the inter section of Westport Road. Road improvements are being carried out by Township Forces and will continue into mid September. No road closures are expected as part of the work.
Free Open Farms Community Drop-In Events Open Farms 2022 is taking place September 10-11 in Frontenac and Kingston. See openfarms.ca for a full list of events, including local farmers markets taking place over the weekend. 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.
• Line Painting Program - The Township’s line painting program is scheduled to begin the week of September 6 and is expected to continue over a three week period depending on weather conditions. Contractors will be performing work at all times of the day including evenings and early morning hours to limit impact on local traffic. Drivers are asked to be patient while fresh paint is applied, slow down in work zones, and obey all traffic control. 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.
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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.
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• Buck Bay Road Bridge Bridge replacement will continue until September 16 with road closure and detours in place.
Job Opportunities For details on all current open positions including salary and job descriptions, see www.southfrontenac.net/careers/.
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• Wilton Road/Yarker Road intersection - Speed limit and all-way stop control changes will be implemented as part of safety upgrades to this major intersection in early September. Please watch for and follow the new traffic control signs along the corridor.
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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/.
signs: Election signs help candidates raise awareness during an election. It’s against the law to remove, vandalize or damage election signs. If you find an election sign that has been placed on your property without permission, please contact the candidate’s office to have it removed.
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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.
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!
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.
• Director of Development Services: Competition #22-27-CS. Closing date is September 8. Bids and Tenders CS-2022-17 – Request for Expressions of Interest – Photography Services Are you a local, experienced photographer interested in helping to tell the story of life in South Frontenac? The Township is looking to engage a photographer to capture what it’s like to live, work and play here. Proposal documents must be received by September 15 at 1:00 pm. See southfrontenac.net/tenders for details. CS-2022-16 – Request for Proposal (RFP) – Wayfinding Strategy and Signage Proposal documents must be received by 1:00 pm local time on September 14, 2022. Official forms can be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/southfrontenac.
Upcoming Meetings • Council Meeting September 20, 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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2022 Lake Ecosystem Grant Program 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/.
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Anne Archer Launches New Book Of Poetry, From The Frontenacs by Jeff Green Frontenac County’s resi dent flautist, Anne Ar cher, is set to release her second collection of po ems, From the Frontenacs, at a launch at Novel Idea Bookstore in Kingston on September 15. “My first book, Ich Heisse Clara, was about Clara Shumann and her relation ship with Robert Shumann and Johannes Brahms. It came from my musical background, obviously, and it was a story that stuck me, it kind of became an obses sion.”Her new book is based on experiences from closer to home, much closer, in fact.Archer lives on a back road, not far from Sharbot Lake, and she is a consis tent, you might say persis tent, walker. “I take three walks a day,” she said, in different direc tions from my house, along the road and on some of the local trails.” It is these walks that pro vided the inspiration, and subject matter for “From the Frontenacs”.“Mywalks are very much meditative,” she said. I walk alone or with a small group of my Sharbot Lake bud dies. The walks are where the poems came from,” she said.The poems in From the Frontenacs are spare, and descriptive, invoking a very strong sense of place. They connect to the sounds, the weight of the air in different seasons, and the birds that share the landscape on Ar cher’s ritual walks. “I tried, with these poems, to observe my physical en vironment as accurately as I could. Trying to talk about what is in front of my eyes. They are poems of obser vation as opposed to point of view Continuingpoems.with the hy per local theme of From the Frontenacs, the cover illus tration and the images in side the book, are all taken from the work of printmaker Martina Field, who is Anne Archer’s neighbour, one of the few people who live within the range of her daily walks.“Iwas really fortunate that Martina agreed to let me use her work. The images fit the words perfectly.” The launch on Septem ber 15, at Novel Idea, is a joint launch with Chantel Lavoie, and Meg Freer, who have written a book about the Sisters of ProvidenceServe the Sorrowing World WithProceedsJoy. from the sale of From the Frontenacs will go to the North Frontenac Food Bank ■
By Kelli McRobert You either love it or hate it. Garlic (Al lium Sativum) has been around for thousands of years and most historians will agree that it was originally in Central Asia (4000BC) before making it’s way to North America. King Tut’s tomb had a bur ied clay model of it and it was once even used as currency. With over 300 variet ies now being grown worldwide, it is no wonder that visitors could feel somewhat overwhelmed as they roamed the vendor tables in Verona this past weekend. Over 1150 visitors stopped by the Garlic Festival where growers in previous years would vie for the coveted Paul PospisilAwards including best single bulb, variety display, educational display, and braid. Paul passed away a few years ago, how ever, his name is still remembered fondly amongst this close-knit community. Ven dors educated guests with creative reci pes, beautiful displays, and tasty treats to sample including honey, cookies, and a variety of sauces. One vendor, from Wasaga, had been coming for years, selling bamboo sheets and pillows. “It it was a good fit for our product and orders come in well in advance of the event, so they can pick it up onsite, and meet us in person,” he said.
His future ambitions are to continue with hay, chickens for their own personal use, and focus on their secondary commer cial venture of dried garlic powders. He went on to mention that during the COVID shutdown they built their own commercial kitchen so they could continue to manu facture a powdered blend for their custom ers.“We ship all over Canada” he noted “and we have a large variety of blends including a garlic butter seasoning that is awesome on popcorn, chicken and roast ed vegetables.” For those that like things a bit spicier, he mentioned a new blend called ‘Dragon’s Breath’ that readers can find online through their website: www. puremusicgarlic.comWhenIinvestigated the name, it turns out that Music is a type of garlic, a light bulb moment! You must pop over to their website where you can see the variety of products offered and a little glimpse into their travels to Ireland and about their farm. They will be attending a few more festivals over the next few weeks and look forward to coming back to Verona next year.Forwww.boarsrockfarm.camoreinformationabout garlic and cooking tips, check out the Garlic Grow ers of Ontario website at tips.licgrowersofontario.com/garlic-cooking-https://www.gar■
I also spoke with Paul Irwin from Boars Rock Farm, who drove in from Meaford, Ontario. He, and his wife Lorraine, have been greeting customers and attending the event for the past 4 years. During our con versation he noted that his main commer cial crop on their 100-acre farm is certified organic garlic. He started 12 years ago, with 5 garlic bulbs, and is now at 50,000. His passion for garlic is clear as he explains the health benefits and gushes about the savoury black garlic and honey fermented garlic that is a staple in his home. Some of the benefits of garlic include: Boost/support immune system; Aid di gestion; Support healthy blood pressure levels; Help achieve or maintain healthy cholesterol levels; Fight cold and flu symp toms; Aid body with detoxification.
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