July 14, 2022 Vol. 22, No. 28
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Long serving North Frontenac Councillor Fred Perry dies by Jeff Green red Perry was born and raised at Myers Cave, and like so many others of his generation he left the region for career reasons. But after a long tenure with Bell, he returned to North Frontenac when he retired. In 2005, he was appointed to council when Councillor Dick Hook resigned from office for health reasons. He remained on council until he died last week. He had been in ill health for some time, leading him to move into Pine Meadow Nursing Home, and had been missing from council meetings. He had been planning to begin attending council meetings virtually, as his health had appeared to be improving, hoping to actively serve out the remaining months of the current term on council, which ends in December. His health took a bad turn, however, and he passed away on Thursday, July 7. Fred Perry was 80. He was the dean of North Frontenac Council members. His colleague as Ward 1 (Barrie) Councillor Wayne Good was appointed two months after Perry, and has also remained on council. “I don't think there is anybody that didn’t like Fred. He was easy going but stood up for what was right too,” said Good, when contacted early this week. “He understood the balance between representing the interests of the people in his ward, while looking out for the overall interests of the township. We did not agree on everything, of course, but we worked together well.” Perry worked under three different mayors, and was chosen by several different councils to the position of deputy mayor. He also served on Frontenac County
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Council between 2006 and 2010. In all of his years on council, he was only opposed in one election. In 2010, there were four candidates for the two Ward 1 positions. Perry received the highest number of votes, 577. He was acclaimed in both 2014 and 2018. “When I came on Council in 2010, I was appointed by Council to Frontenac County Council. Fred drove me to the first meeting, which is a pretty long drive from North Frontenac, in order to let me know what to expect and what to look for. It was a gesture I have thought about over the years, a commitment to continuity and to the interests of the township,” said Ward 3 Councillor John Inglis, who served on council with Perry for 12 years. Gerry Martin knew Fred Perry when they were kids growing up 'north of 7'. “Fred was a few years older than me, and we both played hockey. He was leaving when I was coming in so we did not cross paths for long, but I remember he was a pretty good athlete at the time. We did not meet again until we both retired, came back home, and ended up on council,” he said. “I don't think anyone took the job more seriously than Fred did. He really tried to help solve problems for his constituents if he could, and he took the finances, asset management, all of that, to heart. He saw that as very important for the long term viability of our township,” he added. In recent years, Fred Perry has dealt with family and health concerns. He was very close with his wife Monica, and her death in 2014 was a blow to him. He developed
North Frontenac Councillor, Fred Perry, passes away.
heart issues in recent years, which led to his decision to move from his lakeside home to Pine Meadow Nursing Home. He is survived by his son Preston, daughter-in-law Dana, and grandchildren Chris and Paige. ■
Lots of Summer Events this Weekend by Jeff Green hree of the events coming up this weekend not only mark that summer is in full gear, without restrictions for the first time in three years, but they also show a variety of interests in our rural region. Lakes and Trails The Lakes and Trails Festival has become a celebration of both the history and the outdoor spirit of the village of Sydenham, put on with the support and sponsorship of many local groups and businesses. This year's historic walk, a self guided exploration of the history of Sydenham, has an added element. There is a missing body to be found! It is on any time from 9 until noon. At the same time, 25 groups are participating in a Natural Heritage Expo at the Point Park. Along with informative booths about local plants and animals and their habitat, there will also be an obstacle course (organised by Elements Fitness), a pickleball demonstration (Frontenac Pickleball Club) and a “Collect and Protect” contest put on by the Wolfe Lake Association, as part of their “Get the Lead Out” campaign. Fishers are invited to bring along as many lead sinkers, jigs, tackle and even lead shot, bagged up for weighing, in order to win prizes for the most lead by weight. The “Get the Lead Out” campaign is devoted to lessening the death rate of lead tackle on wildlife. Cycling has always been at the core of Lakes and Trails, which was exclusively a cycling event before expanding its scope in 2017. There are two organised rides at Lakes and Trails, an 8km family cycle starting at 9am, and an “Around the Lake” cycle starting at 9:30. A bicycle tune up clinic, put on by Kingston Cycles, runs from 9am-noon. Swimming at the Point, other cycling and hiking activities, using the Cat, K&P and Rideau Trails, are open to the public all day. Children's events this year include a concert with Gaelen Strathdee at 11am, and a storybook walk, presented by
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the EarlyOn program, starting at 10am. The South Frontenac Museum will be on hand, as will the Kingston Frontenac Public Library and the township. And there is ice cream. A free scoop for participants in any activity, $1 for a second scoop, courtesy of Trousdale's General Store. Registration starts at 8:45 am at the Point. Lakes and Trails is a free event. Fantasy in the Forest It's been 25 years since Jamie Brick had the crazy idea to start an art show at his home on Draper Lake, which is off the beaten track, as far as the art and craft show circuit goes, as it gets. Over that time, Fantasy in the Forest has become as much an event to celebrate a whimsical approach to fantasy for loyal fans and artists alike. Dozens of artists and thousands of people show up each year, some in costume, to enjoy the summer, wander through the lakeside property, and maybe buy some whimsical or practical items. Fantasy in the Forest runs from 10-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17. For info, go to fantasyintheforest.com Star Gazing Party On Saturday evening, at the dark sky preserve in North Frontenac on Hwy 506, the July Star Gazing Party is called “Hercules, the Great Globular cluster and more” While the Dark Sky Preserve is open all the time, access to equipment, expertise, and information makes the star parties popular events. And the chance to enjoy a warm summer evening, at the same time, is important as well. The early forecast calls for clear weather on the weekend, perfect for night sky viewing. Coming up The Sharbot Lake Country Inn has been bringing some of the top roots and east coast performers back after a two plus year COVID related hiatus. The Once were there in June, and Suzy Ungerleider last week. On July 30, Sean McCann (the Shantyman), and a founder of Great
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The Deluca/Schindler family attended Fantasy in the Forest 2021. Photo/Craig Bakay
Big Sea, will make his first appearance at the Country Inn since 2015. Tickets are $45. Go to Sharbotlakeinn.com/ events for details. The extensively renovated hotel is also for sale by owners Frank and Sandra While, so you can go for the show, and stay for the business opportunity. That same weekend, the Blue Skies Music Festival returns after a 2 year hiatus for its 49th annual festival on the Clarendon Road off Road 509 at the Ardoch Road (10 km north of Hwy7). Tickets are $35 per day, and the festival runs on July 30 and 31st – info blueskiesmusicfestival.ca Later in August, the Verona Car Show returns (see article on page 7) and the resurgent Parham Fair is set for August 19 and 20. A new event at Sharbot Lake Beach, the Beach Bash, a country music event, is being put on by Seeds and Associates and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. It runs all day on August 20th as a free event, followed by a ticketed concert in the early evening featuring Kelly Prescott and others. The Maberly Fair, Silver Lake Pow Wow, and Verona Garlic Festival will round out the summer in late August, early September. ■ Zero Turn Mowers
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