Cloyne Fair Promotes Essential Services in NF

Jul 30, 2014

Over 20 representatives from various groups and organizations that offer essential services to residents and guests in the Township of North Frontenac showed off their gear and know-how at the third annual Essential Services Fair, which took place at the Barrie Hall in Cloyne on July 26.

Mayor Bud Clayton, who was in attendance at the event, said that the fair is a way to let residents and potential residents of the township know that it is well looked after by a number of service groups in the area. “We are here to let the public know that we do have these services in the area and that the Township of North Frontenac is a safe and great place to live,” Clayton said. “It is also a way for these organizations to get important information out to the public.”

Matthew Doyle from KFLA Public Health passed out information about the free dental services and the tobacco reduction services they offer, as well as information about ticks and West Nile virus, septic system guidelines and the free well water testing they offer. Kelly Skaug of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters was spreading the word about the numerous invasive species in the area including spiny and fishhook waterfleas, Eurasian watermilfoil, rusty crayfish, zebra mussels and more. Randy Moore of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority spread the word about the regulations for safe septic systems and docks along with information about how to properly maintain natural waterfronts.

Members of the OPP detachments from Napanee and Smiths Falls were also present and did demonstrations showing off some of their gear. Members of the North Frontenac Fire Department had a number of their vehicles on site and gave demos of their new vacuum tanker, which empties and then reloads water in just a matter of minutes. They also offered up a BBQ lunch. Members of the Kaladar/Barrie Fire department were also on hand with some their new equipment including a new water rescue boat.

Members of the 150th Anniversary of the County of Frontenac committee were also present making visitors aware of the celebrations that are coming up in 2015.