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Citizen’s group occupies MP’s office in Perth over RCMP and Wet’suwet’en

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hirty activists occupied the offices of Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MP Scott Reid in Perth on Friday afternoon (February 14), between noon and 4pm. The activists were hoping that Reid’s staff would be able to arrange for a phone call with Reid from his office at Parliament Hill.

Reid was not in his office, however. He was in British Columbia for family reasons and was not available, so the protestors stayed until 4pm. They did meet with Lanark Frontenac Kingston MPP Randy Hillier, who shares office space with Reid, when he arrived at 3pm.

The protest was instigated by Anna Stewart, who said she decided to heed “the call out from the Wet’suwet’en for solidarity actions.”

She contacted her friend, Satinka Shilling, who was the NDP candidate in the most recent Federal election, and they began a Facebook thread to plan a peaceful occupation of Reid’s office.

“We know that Scott Reid is pro-pipeline, but we wanted to ask him if he feels he can justify the actions of the RCMP when the supreme court has said that the

orth Frontenac Council sharpened up its red pencils Friday morning and spent the entire day hammering out its 2020 budget, which should be officially passed in bylaw at the March 20 Council meeting.

They started out looking at a 2.77 per cent levy increase or ($166,648).

But there were a few things Council wanted to add so they started out cutting a few things to make room.

First to go was a $3,000 line item for new Council chairs.

“If we’re going to trim the budget, that seems like a good place to start,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin.

Next to go was $1,025 for a proposed Kaladar/Barrie Joint Fire Department Audit that went down in a 6-1 vote that prompted Mayor Ron Higgins to quip “I guess I’m all alone (in wanting this).”

The Septic Re-inspection program budget was cut by $5,000 as well as $20,000 added as revenue for Trailer invoices.

Council then added $3,500 to the budget for a volunteer appreciation dinner and $10,000 to a revamped Community Grant program. A further $7,500 was added for a dynamic speed sign and $20,000 for grinding of materials at the waste sites.

They also added $5,400 for funding of Rural Frontenac Community Services and $2,00 to add pickle ball lines to the tennis courts in Cloyne.

As evening approached, Treasurer Kelly Watkins calculated that they “ended the day with a $186,023 levy increase or a 3.09 per cent increase.”

Higgins also noted an increase in roads spending of $63,409 and expressed surprise that there was very little discussion about it.

“We got the fewest questions about the biggest budget item,” he said.

In the never-got-off the ground category, a suggested $10,000 to install a second entrance to the Sky Pad observation facility wasn’t approved, to which Coun. Vernon Hermer quipped: “We should donate that to Central Frontenac so they can fix up Ardoch Road.”

While there was some discussion concerning what the township should do about seniors housing, it was decided not to go ahead with anything just yet and Council directed its two County Council reps, Higgins and Martin to inquire if the County

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Population study says 1/2 of FC residents will be 55+ by 2036 atson and Associates, a Mississauga based economic consulting firm, completed a population study for Frontenac County in 2014, and this week they brought an update to that study, a projection of population and employment outcomes for Frontenac County municipalities until 2046.

The 2014 study was hindered by the suspension of the long-term census in Canada, which was replaced by a survey in 2011. For that reason, other sources of data were used for the 2014 study, but the current study is based on more reliable data from the 2016 census.

The study projects that the permanent resident population in Frontenac County will grow by a rate of 0.7% annually between 2016 and 2046. In 2016 the permanent resident population was 27,200 and it is projected to rise to 33,200, a growth rate that is higher than the City of Kingston but lower than the national average.

The population increase for seasonal residents is projected to be lower, partially because the study predicts that there will be a number of seasonal residents who will become permanent residents.

In terms of total population (seasonal plus permanent), it is expected to reach 62,900 in 2046, up from 54,700 in 2016, an increased of 8,200. That will mean that permanent residents, who made up just a hair under 50% of the total in 2016, will inch ahead by 2046, to 53%.

The bulk of the permanent resident population increase (80%), is expected to occur in South Frontenac, along with 11% in Frontenac Islands, aided by the advent of a dual ferry service, with Central Frontenac (5%) and North Frontenac (3%) lagging. The increase in seasonal residents is projected to be more or less evenly split between North, Central and South Frontenac.

Tied in with all this is another factor, ageing. In 2016, 21% of the county population was over 65, and that is projected to rise to 35% by 2046. By 2036, the 55+ cohort is projected to reach 47%.

“Looking forward, this is anticipated to place increasing demand on the need for seniors’ housing, affordable housing, as well as community and social services to support Frontenac County’s growing seniors’ population,” said the study.

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Editorial

No, Randy, it was nothing like consensus

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n Monday, Randy Hillier decided that it is his obligation, as an independent politician, to speak out by publishing a statement called “Ending the occupation, the Indian Act, and Hypocrisy” In it, he said nothing about the Wet’suwet’en and the legal status of their claim, but instead talked about how their supporters across the country are responsible for tearing down free speech, distorting our education system, and denigrating the hard-working people who built this country by calling them settlers.

He said a lot of things in his statement. You can read it in full at Randyhillier.com. I disagree with the way he characterises people in it. Instead of engaging with people he disagrees with, he resorts to insults.

But that is not why I am responding here.

I will limit this response to one line in his statement.

This one: “My ancestors and the history of Canada demonstrates beyond any doubt that consensus, not conquest, was the relationship between the European settlers and the native Canadians.”

This is not only untrue, it is dangerous. It denies the He said that “small groups of radical, privileged and disreality of residential schools, the establishment of the honest idealogues are attempting to derail Canadian socireserve system, the Indian Act, and all of the genoety.”

Stewart does not know if Hillier was referring to her, or to cidal policies of governments, churches and other inthe other members of the group that occupied Hillier’s office stitutions that persisted in this country for hundreds of on Friday. years and are the reason why reconciliation is such She said that her motivation for action in this matter comes an important concept in our times. from her convictions about the rule of law.

The idea that “consensus not conquest” character“What’s driving us to act is our engagement with the isises the relationship between settlers and Indigenous sues. We all occupy the land that we inhabit, and we see what is going on in the ancestral Wet’suwet’en lands and we people in Canada is false. The only consensus was know that it is illegal to ask a police force to remove people among the settlers, the first nations experienced from land that they have the legal right to occupy. This is something else entirely.

Reconciliation is a long-term enterprise. Contrary to not about our privilege,” she said, “it is about respect for the legal rights.” what has been written in some newspapers, this naIn his posting, Hillier took tional crisis over an isolated piece of land in Northern exception to the groups that BC, and all that has happened because of it across he says have “successfully the country in recent weeks, is not the end of reconstifled our freedom of speech ciliation, it is but one moment in a process that cannot through coercive political corbe bound by a timeline. It will be done when it is done, rectness, distorted our education, rewritten our history, and no sooner. If anything, we are learning how hard abused freedom of assem- and time consuming it is going to be.

Randy’s missive is also part of that process, I bebly,”. lieve.

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Protest in Perth, continued from page 1 hereditary chiefs have jurisdiction over the land that the RCMP is seeking to remove them from. We did not get to ask him about that last week, but we will tomorrow,” she said, in a phone interview on Tuesday night (February 18th).

“My ask will be that he take a stand. I don’t see how he can argue that he is against Indigenous rights.”

Stewart did end up engaging with Randy Hillier last Friday, “even though I told him that we were not actually there to engage with him on this, because it is a federal matter. ” On Monday, Hillier published a statement on his website and publicised it on twitter. The statement calls for an end to the Indian Act, which many indigenous people and their supporters agree with, but he also said some other things.

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hile politicians refuse to act for fear of losing a few votes, small groups of radical, privileged and dishonest idealogues are attempting to derail Canadian society.

These groups have hijacked our charitable dispositions, successfully stifled our freedom of speech through coercive political correctness, distorted our education, rewritten our history, abused freedom of assembly, caused financial harm and grave disruptions to our economy, while seeking to impoverish and lower the standards of all Canadians regardless of their ancestry. They seek to prevent the Indigenous peoples from sharing in the fruits of a modern society while enshrining their dependence onto a welfare state.

As an elected representative, it is my duty to speak out and defend our nation from such upheaval. Regardless of the political consequences, I will always challenge attempts at forcing Canadians to conform to this duplicitous ideology and insincere narrative.

Neither I, any of my ancestors, nor the vast majority of my fellow Canadians have oppressed the Indigenous peoples of Canada. My ancestors and the history of Canada demonstrates beyond any doubt that consensus, not conquest, was the relationship between the European settlers and the native Canadians. Just as new Canadians arriving today, the first European settlers came here to flee injustice, religious persecution, and poverty

in their own countries; and through these struggles, mistakes, and corrections, we have this great nation. We are all Canadians and no one deserves a pejorative label regardless if they have been here two days or two hundred years.

I have great admiration for the early settlers and pioneers who came to Canada, and to use the term colonizer or settler in the pejorative is a discredit to their achievements. That many in these groups are comfortable texting on a cell phone in a National or Provincial Park and enjoy the comforts of driving on a paved road to a heated and air conditioned home, while counting a retirement pension or planning a Carribean holiday, is the height of hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.

Should one want to use the term settler to describe themselves, they should first move to the uninhabited hinterlands and produce their own dwellings and sustenance without modern technologies.

Whatever our imperfections, regardless of our errors, Canada is a first rate country with first rate people who strive and endeavor to find solutions, remedies and just outcomes for all; and we do this not through coercive mobs, violence or destruction, but through sincere, honest, and forthright conversations based on facts.

Canadians must not only move forward, but also cease this never ending conflict and dispute. The dishonest, duplicitous and destructive narrative that is being propagated must be exposed for the falsehood that it is and the harm that it creates.

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Population study - Con't from page 1 The job picture is expected to change as well. In 2016, about 5,400 people were employed in Frontenac County, and that is projected to increase to 7,000 by 2046.

While retail and tourist related employment will be part of that increase, much of it is expected to come from home-based businesses.

Aside from its projections about future growth, the study provides some interesting information about employment changes between 2001 and 2016. It found that Frontenac County residents continue to travel for work. Only Seventeen per cent of residents stayed in Frontenac County for work in 2016, down from 19% in 2001.

Most go to Kingston (65% in 2016, down from 69% in 2001). While less people were travelling to Kingston, more were

travelling elsewhere, 6% went to L&A County in both censuses, but in 2016 7% went to Leeds Grenville, and 4% to Hastings County, both of which were not even listed as work destinations in 2001.

In her report to Council on the results of the study, Megan Ruekwald, manager of community planning, said that the data in a study like this one should be updated on a regular basis in order to ensure its usefulness as a planning document.

“Regular updates to the projections ensure that county and township policy and operational decisions are based on technical projections for population, housing and employment. Future updates to the study will capture changes in policy and infrastructure that may result in alterations to the forecast … Regular updates to the study also inform Council on changing demographics and economic conditions at the provincial and regional scale.”

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To achieve this we must: Call on our elected representatives to direct our law enforcement agencies to immediately enforce the lawful direction of our courts and uphold the rule of law.

End the gross distortion of our historical record within our education curriculums and replace it with factual accounts.

Put an end to the conflation of 18th century knowledge and technology with the knowledge and technology we possess today.

Always be free to express and voice our views, or to use the written word to challenge the falsehoods others may attempt to propagate.

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Demand and expect that a timely resolution be negotiated with the native peoples whose ancestors did not negotiate Treaties.

Recognize Treaties not as an ever alterable and changing document subject to amendment by every subsequent generation, but as inviolable principles that are timeless and ever lasting.

But first, we must put an end to the Indian Act and not allow legislation that impedes any Canadian from owning their own land, gaining an education, finding prosperity and becoming fully productive and contributing members of the community.

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read, with interest, your article posted yesterday. While there are some things I agree with in your article, and some things I do not, the thing that intrigues me most is that you were one of the people who started the Lanark Landowners Association, and subsequently the Ontario Landowners Association, whose motto was “Back off Government” – championing the rights of property owners.

So here we have a situation where the landowners, the Wet’suwet’en (a name that you, for some reason, do not even mention in your article), are demanding that the RCMP leave their unceded territory, and they are protesting against a pipeline, which they do not want to cross their

Protest. - from page 2 He also challenged the idea that Indigenous peoples in Canada have been victimised by European settlers.

“Neither I, any of my ancestors, nor the vast majority of my fellow Canadians have oppressed the Indigenous peoples of Canada. My ancestors and the history of Canada demonstrates beyond any doubt that consensus, not conquest, was the relationship between the European settlers and the native Canadians. Just as new Canadians arriving today, the first European settlers came here to flee injustice, religious persecution, and poverty in their own countries; and through these struggles, mistakes, and corrections, we have this great nation. We are all Canadians and no one deserves a pejorative label regardless if they have been here two days or two hundred years.

Anna Stewart said that after reading Hillier’s statement she is concerned about the fact that Hillier glossed over the actions of

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I recall you and other landowners using various tactics to get the attention of the public and politicians on issues that were important to you, including disrupting traffic and holding peaceful rallies on Parliament Hill. Do other people not have the same rights to have their voices heard?

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• The next For Get Me Nots will be on February 19 at 10:30am. Should be fun.

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• A pair of trumpeter swans have been reported down in the creek running under Road 38 in Tichborne!

• Playoffs at the arena are well underway for most of the teams. These are really good games! Really skilled players.

Thank you to all the dedicated coaches, trainers etc. It's a great place for retirees to visit and catch up on the news with their former co workers as they watch their grandchildren play.

• Some university students are "enjoying" reading week and cramming and studying for the remainder of their term for this year.

• It is very sad to report that Hope's General Store in Parham has been reported broken into and her building has been damaged.

• Charlotte Brown is turning 80, hubby Garnet is planning a party for her at the Free Methodist Church in Parham in March. Be sure to come out and pass on your wishes.

• Thinking of you to Joe LaPointe.

• Parham United Church Sunday School's mission project this year is drilling a well in Zambia. Although the Sunday School is small in numbers, they are thinking well outside the box. Kudos to these small ones.

• Tuesday, Feb. 25th, there is a pancake supper at the St. James Catholic Church Hall in Sharbot Lake from 5 to 7 at $7 per person or $20 a family, hosted by St. James Church, with all proceeds going to the food bank.

• Wed, March 4th, Parham Free Methodist Church is hosting the first Lenten Lunch at noon with Rev. Ken Walton speaking and free will offering to the food bank.

• Wed, March 11 the Lenten Lunch will be held at St. Andrews Anglican Church at noon with Rev. Greg Rodgers speaking, free will offering to the Food Bank.

• Thanks to the Central Frontenac Township workers who cleared the sidewalks of the snow. Makes for better walking!

• It's so great to see so many folks using the track. Makes for a great family and friends run with their snowmobiles or just leisurely walking.

• Folks are getting geared up for the maple syrup season.

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• Remember: of all the people in this world, there is only one you. Let your light shine.

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• I was happy to hear that the Palmerston Marina’s Family Day was certainly a lot of fun! They had a fantastic turnout, with 43 adults and 14 kids enjoying free hot chocolate, coffee, and lots of baked goodies. There were grab bags for the kids and prizes for all the different games, and it sounds like everybody went home smiling!

• Blessings and well wishes from the community to Angela Sproule, who is currently travelling to Ottawa for regular cancer treatments with her husband, Darwyn, right now. Keep up your good spirits, beautiful lady!

• The Craft Ladies celebrated their February birthdays today, with their monthly birthday cake! Happy birthday, girls!

• Speedy recovery wishes to Sheryl Weber, who just recently underwent her second surgery on her knee to have a wire removed. We hope all goes well for you, Sheryl, and you are up and dancing again real soon!

• Homeopathic specialist, Mary Blackmore, from Blackmore Wellness, gave a very interesting and informative presentation to The Craft Ladies at their meeting last Thursday.

• The next Land O’ Lakes Community Services bus trip is coming up tomorrow, Friday, February 21st to Arnprior. What a great way to get your shopping done, but not have to worry about the driving! There will be stops at No Frills, Giant Tiger, M&M Meats and lunch at The Cupboard. Volunteers are available to pick up/drop off interested shoppers. There will be other bus trips coming up, to Napanee and Belleville in March and April. If you would like more details about the cost or future trips, you can contact Kate Turl at (613) 3368934.

• I am so eggcited! Don’t forget to circle your calendars for the Sharbot Lake Treasure Trunk’s Egg Raffle that is starting back up again in April. The prizes will knock your socks off again this year! I can’t wait!

• Did you know that there are four weekends throughout the year that you can fish without a license? Family Day Weekend, Feb 15-17, Mothers Day Weekend, May 9-10, Fathers Day Weekend, June 20-21, and a whole week of Family Fishing, July 4th to 12th. What a great way to get your little ones hooked!

• Don’t forget the EarlyON playgroup for you and your kiddies at Clarendon Central Public School on Monday Mornings from 9:30 to 2pm. For more information, you can contact the EarlyON Coordinators at (613) 279-3151.

• If you don’t pick a day to relax, your body will pick it for you!

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• Snowmobile trails are good going now that we have been blessed with all this white gold. Don’t forget to stop at our friendly neighbourhood North of 7 for gas and food in your travels!

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• I don’t think there are words to describe the First Annual Kids Ice Fishing Event on Sunday of Family Day weekend, the smiles were enough to show the excitement on the kids faces. It was my pleasure to have been involved with it, our community is one special community and it shows. Without you, the people of our community, the many volunteers and the kids, this event would not have been what it was. Sparky even showed up to visit from the Fire Department, and the firefighters cooked up some amazing hot dogs, the ice stock demonstration was a huge hit. Thank you everyone. I hope some new anglers are hooked on fishing now.

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• The Zamboni has been out on the rink at the point in case you haven’t noticed. I saw a little pickup game of hockey going down there the other night. Amazing addition to our winters here.

• DrugSmart in Sydenham is hosting a Customer Appreciation week (at time of print of the paper you may still be able to get in on these two activities) Friday February 21st pick up your free Drugsmart appreciation gift bags, Saturday February 22nd is Kids Day, from 1pm-3pm with face painting, balloons, popcorn and more, with proceeds going towards Grace Senior Centre. Be sure to bring in your food bank donations.

• Mangia! Join us at the Grace Centre for a delicious pasta dinner on Friday, February 28, 2020, from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

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• Breakfast with the Lions this Saturday, February 22 from 8:30 to 11am. Adults are $8, children ages 7-12 are $5 and children under age 6 are free. McLions are available by request. Verona Lions Club.

• The Frontenac Flyers Peewee LL2 team is holding a big bottle drive this Saturday, February 22 from 11am to 3pm at the Verona Trailhead, Road #38. Pick up option available.

For pick up or for additional information, please contact Ali at ali32_kiwi@hotmail.com or at 613-374-1165. The team thanks you for your support.

• Don't forget your doggie dog tags. Bowser must be tagged by the end of February to get the special rate of $15. After that, the bite on the wallet will be $30. Scamper down to Verona Hardware or Asselstine Hardware to purchase your dog tags.

• Early Bird registration for the Frontenac Soccer Association begins March 1. The soccer season is from May to July.

To register your child, go to http://www.frontenacsoccer.com • The World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Friday, March 6. The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto, “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women and men of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common day of prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. From 1953 til now, men and women congregate to pray for a specific country. Each year, a different country writes the service materials. This year, the writing country is Zimbabwe: "Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk".

• The Verona Lions are holding Dart Night every Thursday in February and March, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Open to all levels, this is a free event where people can come to the hall, play some darts and enjoy each others company. Refreshments are available for purchase. Verona Lions Club.

• Prince Charles Public School is proud to bring back the tree seedlings sale.

• $2.50/seedling. Order early!! Many species sell out FAST! 6 varieties available: White Pine, White Cedar, White Spruce, Red Oak, White Birch, and Black Maple Payment is due at pick up. (late April/early May) For easy online ordering: • http://bit.ly/treeseedling For more information, please contact Ali at aliandspice@gmail.com Funds raised goes towards PCPS student activities and programs.

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• Cold weather certainly did not deter the Kennebec Lakers from attending their 9th Family Fun Day, which was a tremendous success. Folks enjoyed all of the outdoor winter fun events which were organized, and as always, there was lots of chili, hot chocolate, cider and an open fire for weenies and marshmallows. Skaters enjoyed the “smooth as glass” ice surface, flooded especially for the Event. Thanks to all of the organizers for making the 9th Annual another great day for all.

• At the Community Centre, Family Day/Heritage weekend

was also celebrated in style. There was much interest in the antique and vintage tools from Martin Hoogstein’s collection and as you can imagine, lots of “guy up Manship”.

Martin and Roger Scott were able to answer questions for all interested. As always, the Historical Society displayed lots of Arden memorabilia, showing photos and scrapbooks of residents and occurrences of the past. Mike Proctor and Bob Miller had lots of wilderness living displays and demonstrations which always entertain the crowd. Joanne Pickett’s “Empty Bowls” project is always a favourite with many yummy soups and stews to taste. The proceeds from the project are usually given to the Food Bank, but this year Joanne and her crew decided that the profits would be split between the Food Bank and the Arden Rink Restoration. The Quilters had a tremendous display and were also there to demonstrate and answer questions. Joanne would like to thank all of the potters who donated bowls, all of the volunteer cooks who supplied the food and especially the folks who enjoyed a wonderful lunch. Thanks to Carol Morris for supplying the great dinner music. The Kennebec Recreation Committee would like to thank all of the volunteer Bakers who made their fundraising sale amazing. There was a great turnout supporting the cause. As everyone is aware, fundraising for the Arden Outdoor Rink project will continue throughout 2020, with the hope that construction will begin this summer/ fall. Special thanks are extended to both Joanne Pickett and Barb Kirkland for all of their hard work regarding the Rink Rebuild Fundraising.

• The Matson Fun Day on the Sunday was also a great success. There were a number of new Ardenites that were informed of the Fun Day and eagerly attended. Many of the displays and demonstrates were new to these folks as they commuted from the “big cities” for the Heritage weekend events. The Trappers, as always, have many interesting skills games and demonstrations, and it’s always fun to have a horse drawn sleigh ride. There are already plans for next year. Thanks, Matson Family, for another great year!

• Auditions are now taking place for Glenys O’Connell’s “Ciara’s Coming Home” which will be staged late April and early May. Go and try out for a part. You never know, acting may be in your future.

• Congratulations to Jeff and Lisa Matson, on the arrival of their new Grandson.

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• The Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church (108 Addington Rd. 2 Northbrook, ON) is inviting you to their Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 5:00pm. Supper includes pancakes, sausages, pure maple syrup, butter, ice cream sundaes with yummy toppings. It is a free will offering for your supper!

• The Community Bus Service will be on the road again on March 2, 2020 for Napanee with stops at Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, Country Traditions and lunch at Chuck’s Roadhouse.The bus will be going to Belleville on April 2, 2020 with visits to Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, with lunch at the Buffet Garden Chinese/Canadian food. To reserve your seat, contact Kate Turl, Community Bus Coordinator at Cell: 613-849-8804, or Land O’Lakes Community Services: 613336-8934, Toll Free: 1-877-679-6636, Facebook: Community Bus Service, or lolcsbus@gmail.com.

• Connections Adult Learning is offering a number of free workshops, including: • On Wednesdays beginning on March 11. 2020 to April 15, 2020 from 9:00am to 12:00 pm you can learn all about Computer Basics with Windows 10.

• QuickBooks Online Basics is being offered on Wednesdays beginning March 11, 2020 to April 15, 2020 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

• You can learn all about Digital Scrapbooking on Mondays beginning May 4, 2020 to June 15, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• For all programs, please register by calling 613-336-0691 or drop in to Connections Adult Learning, Northbrook Site, 12497A Hwy 41 Unit 2, or email northbrook@ncalc.ca or through the website www.connectionsadultlearning.ca or through Facebook: Connections Adult Learning.

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• Hope everyone had a great Family Day! The activities at the Frontenac Arena were an opportunity to get together and enjoy a fantastic day!

• The Pharmasave Drugstore will be opening a medical clinic with a Registered Nurse Practitioner on site who will communicate with a physician via computer. A wonderful service to our community and surrounding area! For more information, call Bhavin, the pharmacist, at 613-372-0606.

• There will be a Frontenac 4-H Rally/Sign Up on Friday, February 28th at 7pm at the Glenburnie United Church, 1028 Unity Rd., Glenburnie. A great opportunity to learrn about the 4-H program and what clubs are being offered here in 2020. Contact Ann at bababcock@hotmail.ca or 613-372-2974 for more information.

• Happy Birthday to Claudette Roloson.

• If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com. Deadline for inclusions in the column is Monday morning each week.

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• The weather could not have been better! It was a lovely, sunny Family Fun Day at Heritage Park on Monday. There were many activities enjoyed by everyone, including skating, sledding, snowshoeing, and an art activity for the children.

The ladies in the kitchen made a delicious lunch for everyone to enjoy. There was a gathering of people at the fire where you could make your own s'mores or hang around and visit. The Denbigh Recreation Committee would like to thank everyone for coming and making it a great day, and to

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• Our sympathy to the family of Alfred Cuddy on his passing. I am sorry I did not know until after the funeral. So sorry, Jo-Anne.

• Another lady also passed away, Heidi, the daughter of Jacqueline and the late Sheldon Hughes. Our sympathy to Jacqueline and family.

• I hear there is a bad flu going around. Hope you all miss it.

• We have Olde-Tyme Fiddlers coming up on Friday night, February 21st , starting at 7:30pm, and the next day Saturday, the 22nd, open mic starts at 2pm, with potluck at 5:30pm. Sure to be a busy weekend. All welcome.

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• Folks got revived at Heritage weekend and spirits are soaring now. Down with cabin fever!

• Our own Rebecca Kelsey celebrated her birthday and will soon be taking some further training to enable her to train others. I"m thinking we all should take some training from Rebecca. Congratulations- you do us proud.

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• A quick reminder of the Denbigh Rink hours (though you can skate anytime as the ice conditions allow). The rink building will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30pm 9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

• St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will have an Ash Wednesday service on February 26 at 7pm.

• Have you been to Diner's Club lately? The first Monday of the month, Land O' Lakes community volunteers serve up a delicious lunch at the Denbigh Hall for $8. The March meal will be chicken. For information, contact Bev 613 333 9852.

• Here's what's coming up at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. There will be a pancake dinner on Tuesday, February 25th, 5-7pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church; free will offering. Adult Archery is Friday, February 28th, 6-8pm.

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She shoots, she scores - Ever the gracious hostess, crokicurl coordinator Joan Hollywood showed visitor Nick Maddox how it’s done as he and his partner Kaija Grasis took on Joan and her partner Rudy Hollywood. The first Central Frontenac Crokicurl tournament was a sellout, with 32 partiicpants - 8 teams of 4, on February 16th. Photo/Craig Bakay

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World premier event — Brooks and Mae Quail become the first-ever participants in Beaver Gnaw Toss, a horseshoe-like game using targets made from sticks gnawed by beavers and garden hose rings from the mercurial mind of Gord Brown. Photo/Craig Bakay

The caped crusadors, (with the aid of their red onesies and black wings) had no fear of mere cold water, while the mere mortals in green, were a bit more concerned. All the jumpers took the leap in the end, however, raising over $2,500 for Community Living - North Frontenac, the Central Frontenac Fire Department, and North Frontenac Not-for Profit Housing at the 2020 Polar Plunge in Sharbot Lake.

Just another Saturday in Kennebec District

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of the Nonsuch (explorer Henry Hudson’s ship) built by Nick Zeldenrust and a couple of old baseball scoreboards found in the basement of Kennebec Hall.

Once again the Arden Potters held the Empty Bowls project where buying a bowl of soup or chilli also got you a handcrafted bowl with proceeds going to the Food Bank and the Arden Rink Restoration project.

And speaking of the Rink Restoration project, the Recreation Committee held a bake sale fundraiser. They’ll still take donations too. Call Wanda Harrison at 613335-3186 for information.

There was also a quilting display and outside, Mike Proctor, Bob Miller and the Frontenac Blades put on a demonstration of pioneer living and tomahawk throwing.

Over on Kennebec Lake, the lake association’s annual event got off to a bit of a rough start

when Terry Kennedy took a spill on the ice while, ironically, spreading sand on the plowed walkway.

Then, it was announced that a planned ice rescue demonstration under the bridge had to be cancelled as district fire chief Jeff Matson, who was organizing the demonstration, was called away to be present at the birth of his grandson.

But, as more and more people started showing up, things worked out just fine.

“This was our best one ever,” said one of the organizers, Judy Kennedy.

“There were about 110 people and many of them were new faces.

“We’re getting a turnover on the lake and it was good to see a lot of kids and dogs.

“And all the food was gone.”

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Children’s Ice Fishing Derby draws 150 anglers to Sydenham Lake

by Craig Bakay here were 120 registered participants and 30 walk-ons as ice fishing for kids took front and centre Sunday on Sydenham Lake.

“I’d say there were about 100 parents on the low side,” said organizer Clint Lawrence. “Some parents brought three or four kids.

“But all told, we’ve had about 400 people here through the day.”

Lawrence, who described ice fishing as his “winter hobby,” said last winter Will Trousdale asked him to “consider organizing” some kind of kid’s ice fishing event.

“I put some feelers out and it seemed like many folks liked the idea.”

He said Karen Brawley stepped up to the plate to recruit sponsors and volunteers.

“Dan Ball told me they had about 50 participants for the summer derby,” she said. “So, we planned for 40.

“That sold out and like four days.” (“Sold out” is metaphorical. This event was free for participants and spectators.)

So, as things started to take off, they recruited participation from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl. Lo-

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Ross Sutherland donated hot dogs. The Limestone Organic Creamery donated 35 litres of chocolate milk for hot chocolate.

“It seemed like a good idea and once we learned we could do it, it was ‘we got this,’’ Brawley said. “This community cares.

“We’ll do it again . . . just not next weekend.”

Lawrence agreed.

“We’re going to have less trouble financially next year,” he said.

Student volunteer Liam Gutherie said he wasn’t much of a fisherman but was “having lots of fun” handing out hot dogs.

“The only thing I usually catch is seaweed,” he said. “A friend’s mom told my mom about this and she volunteered me for it.

“But I’m glad she did because this is a great way to get volunteer hours.”

Lawrence said they also took in quite a few donations for the food bank, of both un-perishables and cash.

(Editors note – 265 pounds of food were collected as well as $130 in cash) He said the majority of participants were locals but they did have a few from outside the community.

“We told people that we would cater to the local community but we wouldn’t say

Sydenham Lake was the place to be for kids of all ages Sunday for the premier Children’s Ice Fishing Derby.

no to anybody,” he said.

He said they’re already planning for next year and considering opening it up to older youths after the main kids event concludes.

For those interested in such things, the majority of fish caught were perch. There were three pike, one of which was about two pounds.

Matson Family Fun Day at the Farm a look back at yesteryear and everything else.

“Who spends more time in the bush than trappers?”

A couple of other things worthy of note at the Farm Fun Day: the skating trail through the bush was really cool, something the economic development people maybe should take a look at and . . . Moose Tongues. t Derek Matson was serv-

ing up the deep-fried, cinnamon and sugar covered dough treats most people would know as beaver tails.

But he explained: “Beaver Tails is a copyrighted franchise, so we can’t call them that.

“These are Moose Tongues.”

Whatever you call them, they sure were tasty.

Township Of Central Frontenac GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TENDERS Chad and Glen Matson show how it used to be done in the days before chainsaws as Chucky Millard keeps their log steady at the Matson Family Fun Day at the Farm Sunday during the 14th annual Frontenac Heritage Festival. Photo/Craig Bakay

by Craig Bakay atson family patriarch Glen loves preserving history and so, for the third straight year, he opened up the farm in Arden for a Family Fun Day, with all sorts of demonstrations, wilderness skill games, and horse-drawn wagon rides.

We’ve got a lot of old stuff here,” he said Sunday, after sawing through a log with an old two-man saw. “You see that wagon made out of logs? We got that 40 years ago and it was old then.”

But preservation of history isn’t the only motivation for the clan.

“I just cook,” said Betty Matson. “Isn’t it a beautiful day?”

When asked why she does it, she was quick to respond however.

“It’s so good to see all the kids running around having a good time,” she said. “It’s great to have all the families together having fun.”

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She said she expects they’ll do it all again next year, probably doing all the same things they did this year and the year before that.

“It depends on the weather,” she said. “We’ll just go with the flow.

One display that drew a crowd was the Fronte-

nac-Addington Trappers Association, who will be celebrating their 40th anniversary April 15 at the community centre in Flinton.

“We’re here for the heritage aspect of things — pure and simple,” said association president Wilf Deline. “Trapping is the

oldest land based business in North America and we’re still here.”

Deline said they’re constantly trying to “educate the public” not only on trapping but primarily on environmental issues.

“We’re the real conservationists here,” he said.

“We keep an eye on deer

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• Keep Fit! Pilates on Mondays, 6:15pm., Essentrics Exercise on Tuesdays at 10am and yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00pm in Inverary Church Hall.

• Soulful Singing in Battersea the first Tuesday of every month. Next session is March 3rd. Join us for an evening of fun and friendship with emphasis on presence, not performance. Open to all women – singing ability not important – fun spirit is! Call 613 353-2889 (Donna) wooddhouse@yahoo.ca or 613 549-3102 (Wendy) info@wendyluellaperkins.com” for info.

• Youth Dance! Grades 5 to 8 at the Storrington Lions Hall in Sunbury on Friday February 21, 7 to 10pm. Music, canteen and fun! Cost $5.00. Supervised event.

• “Love Songs” with Chris Murphy on Sunday, February 23rd at Inverary United Church at 7pm. A night of music you won’t forget! Freewill offering. See you there!

• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on

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• Sippin’ & Knittin’ NEW – Bring your knitting, crochet and any other projects you might have on the go and join us at the Grace Centre, Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30am. A great social and learning time! Good Graces Café is open and you can enjoy a bottomless cup of coffee or tea while you’re here!

• Make an Easter Bunny Door Hanger Children can make a paper egg wreath at Inverary & Communities Neighbour to Neighbour event on Thursday, March 12, 7:00pm, at Inverary United Church hall.

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Proud father of Charles (Lindsay) and Chris (Dallas), both of Englehart. Grampa will always be cherished in the hearts of his special grandchildren Garnet, Charlie, Wyatt, Elida, Jace and Ryder. Clinton will be sadly missed by his brothers Lloyd (Wendy) of Parham, Tracy of Seeley’s Bay, Sean (Nikki) of Mountain Grove and by his sister June (the late Dave) Gilles of Sharbot Lake. He will be fondly remembered by his sistersin-law Sheila (Roger) Perry of Harlowe, Beth (the late Les) Paddick of Whitby, Judy (Andrew) McLure of Arden, his brothersin-law Bob (Shirley) Paddick of Nova Scotia, Bruce (Maureen) Paddick of Tweed, his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.Following cremation, the family will receive friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11am-1pm. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 1pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Land O’Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program or the Pine Meadow Nursing Home. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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Audrey Caroline Woods (nee York) Peacefully, with her family by her side at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Loving wife of 53 years to Ron Woods of Flinton. Proud mother of Rodney (Teri) Woods of Flinton and cherished grandma of Abbi & Ethan. Audrey will be missed by her brother Clifford (Cathy) York, her sisters Lorna (Carl) Lessard, both of Flinton and Elaine (the late Brian Trickey) of Kaladar. Pre-deceased by her parents Fred & Elise York and by her brother Jim. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Sharon York, as well by her extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place with Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook.

Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Pine Meadow Nursing Home, Northbrook. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www. milestonefuneralcenter.com

day, March 27th between 4pm and 7pm or contact Amanda at hall.amanda@outlook. com for a different time.

Maberly Karen Prytula

613-325-1354 karenprytula@gmail.com

• Volunteers have been working hard on at the Maberly Ice Rink. The rink is getting use from all ages. The Maberly Ice Rink is located south of Hwy #7, next to the fairgrounds, and free and open to the public. Thank you to our volunteers who have been maintaining Tay Valley's outdoor ice rinks!

• Tay Valley Soccer Registration Open Registration for the 2020 Soccer season is open. Registration forms are available for pickup at the Municipal Office or can be filled out online at www.tayvalleytwp. ca under “Resident Services, Recreation Programs”. Early bird registration fees are $35 until April 14th. After April 14th, fees are $45. Soccer games are held on Monday evenings at the Glen Tay Public School (multiple fields) from 6pm to 7pm, starting on May 25th and running until July 27th. Register early, as this program fills up quickly! A reminder that we are also looking for soccer volunteers and coaches. The Volunteer Registration Form can be found on our website or obtained at the Municipal Office. Vulnerable Sector Checks are required, and a letter can be provided by the Municipal Office in order to apply for one. If you already have a Vulnerable Sector Check completed and approved, a copy can be submitted with your application form to the Corporate Assistant.

• Cancelled and Substituted "How We Talk About 'Scotch' and Other Lanark County Place Names" has been POSTPONED to a later date. However, Perth & District Historical Society (P&DHS) is pleased to advise that John McKenty has

In Memoriam In Memory of Sheila Young November, 1949 – February 2014 In our home she is fondly remembered.

Sweet memories cling to her name.

Those who loved her in life sincerely Still love her in death just the same.

Remembered Always The Young Family

FUNERAL SERVICES

Derek Maschke Northbrook Chapel Funeral Director 11928 Hwy. 41 613-336-6873 Northbrook, ON K0H 2G0 www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

613-336-6873

In Memoriam In Loving Memory

Brenda Crawford ~ Feb. 26, 2010 Linda Commodore ~ Feb. 28, 2014 Alex Crawford ~ Mar. 11, 1995 Lizzie Burke ~ Mar. 11, 1995

Serving the area for over 100 years.

David Goodfellow Owner/Managing Director

Parham, Ontario 613-375-6254 www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

kindly stepped in for February 20th, with a continuation of his earlier talk on 'Joe Perkins' Life & Times' - a subject that has received a lot of attention recently. This will carry forward the popular, sometimes controversial, story of Joe Perkins, formidable Perth businessman from South Sherbrooke, and one of the genuine characters of this area's history. John McKenty is a retired educator, author of several local history books documenting our area's people and businesses, dedicated volunteer at Stewart Park Festival and Perth Regional Heritage Fair, and recipient of the Perth Community Medal for 2018. The presentation will begin at 7:30pm, at the Perth's Royal Canadian Legion, Home of the Hall of Remembrance, 26 Beckwith Street E., Perth, (Toonie Donation). This presentation is open to the public. You don’t have to be a member to attend.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

• Our guys went above and beyond to make sure their honeys had a beautiful Valentine’s supper on Wednesday, the 12th. At the social supper the tables were beautifully set with a big garland chain of hearts, red serviettes, green table cloths, red platters with real ice sculptures that had tea lights inside. They were made

by Robert Quigley. There were big heart shaped centre pieces, candy dishes of red lips. The men who set everything up were: Mike Kenelly, Richard Bangay, Kip Tuckwell, and Jeff Sworowski. They prepared a beautiful potluck meal, with delicious desserts of chocolate pie, lemon pie, cherry cheese cake and fruit crumble. The only birthday person was Murray Elliott. Door prize was won by Theresa Smith. Give your selves a pat on the back, guys. Now we want to be pampered more.

• Coffee Break on Friday was all hands on-deck. Everyone helped. Lots of luscious desserts and coffee. There was a big chocolate cake in the shape of a heart covered in strawberries for Valentine’s Day. Nice to see Pam and Glen George out enjoying a cuppa.

• Games night at Snow Road Community Centre is Tuesday, February 25th at 7pm.

Euchre and other card games will be featured. Everyone welcome.

• Snow Road Community Centre’s music night is February 27th, from 7pm - 9pm.

It’s the Kingston Ceili Band. Tickets are $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Phone Lorie Ryder, 613-278-0216. Children half price. Light lunch at intermission.

• Happy Birthday to Sherry McMunn. Get well wishes to Lorette Gray, and to Sylvia Lynch.

• Glen and Pam will be teaching the fire arms and restricted fire arms courses at the Snow Road Community Centre on March 14 and 15, 8am both days. For information contact 613-387-8602 or e-mail otmot2@gmail.com • The Snowmobile Club fed 207 people last Saturday. Next breakfast is February 29th, 8am-11am.

• Sympathy to the Gilchrist family on the death of Fred, and to the Gibson family on the death of Reg. • Don’t forget there will be a film of the 1959 Lanark Fire showing at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 at the community centre.

• Smile – more people are run down by gossip than by automobiles.

from the Crawfords & the Commodores

Thompson, Winston In loving memory of a dear brother Winston, who passed away February 18, 2002.

Of all the many blessings, How ever great or small To have you as my brother Was the greatest gift of all.

Sadly missed by Charlotte, Allan & family.

Trousdale Funeral home Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

Sydenham, On 613-376-3022

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Fresh Flowers for all Occasions • Weddings • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Newborn • Special Holidays • Boutonnieres & Corsages We deliver to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham & now to Milestone Funeral Centre, Northbrook.

613-279-6446

Open 7 Days a Week - 24515 Hwy. 7, Sharbot Lake Ontario, inside Ram’s Esso

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SF Council - February 18

South Frontenac Council celebrates Duncan Sinclair T he council meeting began with an acknowledgment of Dr Duncan Sinclair’s appointment to the Order of Canada: Mayor Vandewal presented him with a plaque, and everyone in the room rose, clapping.

Dr Sinclair is being honoured for his contributions to the Canadian Health Care system as a teacher, university administrator and advisor, and for his leadership in Ontario Health Care reform.

Dr Sinclair, a long-time resident of Buck Lake, is a familiar figure at community events

and served for several years as a member of the Southern Frontenac Community Services’ Board. And yes, his son is Gord Sin-

clair Jr, the Tragically Hip’s bassist.

In his brief acceptance speech, Sinclair said the appointment had come as “a great

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC Employment Opportunity

Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario. Central Frontenac enjoys a unique character and quality of life that distinguishes the municipality from other areas of Ontario.

The rural values, the sense of place, the unique landscapes, the importance of water resources and the quality of life enjoyed by those who live in and who visit the community is integral to the municipality.

The municipality is seeking a team player with initiative and a positive attitude to join our municipal team as the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk.

Reporting to the Treasurer and the Deputy-Treasurer, the Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk is primarily responsible for the regular processing of the Accounts Payable Invoices and Payroll, including dealing with all related inquiries. The qualified candidate must be able to handle many tasks at once and work in a fast pace environment.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following: • Minimum Grade 12 graduation certificate • Professional designation as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner is an asset.

• 2-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable and/or Payroll administration position • Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to payroll administration • Strong computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.

• Strong sense of honesty, integrity, tact and confidentiality • Keen analytical & problem-solving skills, as well as exceptional attention to detail The salary range for this position is $50,838 - $53,957. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.

A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com Please apply with a detailed resume by noon local time on Wednesday February 26, 2020.

Clearly marked “Confidential – Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk” to J. Michael McGovern, CPA, CGA Treasurer Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 treasury@centralfrontenac.com We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Central Frontenac is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

Mayor Andewal presenting a plaque to Duncan Sinclair

The Classifieds Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $10.62 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word.

Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fax: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

NEW APPLIANCES

At the lowest prices in the area. Trade-ins accepted on new appliances. Big selection to choose from. We Sell Gas Refrigerators

PAYS CASH $$$

For good used appliances in working order or not, but no junk please. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted. We have our own financing also. Shop at our competitors and then come see for yourself quality at low prices.

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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Open Evenings & Seven Days a Week - River Road Corbyville, Just North of Corby’s (613) 969-0287

APPLIANCES APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851

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.

COMING EVENTS Lifesaving Society STANDARD FIRST AID with CPR-C Certification March 20th – 21st at Circle Square Ranch in Arden. $160 including lunch. Call 613-335-5403 to register.

FOR HIRE PSW. Insured, private, PSW for hire.

North and Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands. Contact Mary at 905-449-3866 or marywatsonpsw@gmail.com

FOR RENT YEAR ROUND COTTAGE for rent with lake view of Kashwakamak. Two bedroom. Fully furnished. Pet free. Single level. Perfect for seniors. $1000 + hydro 613-336-8749

FOR SALE 3 BEDROOM HOME with detached garage, and barn. on ten acres. Also includes class B aggregate license. Cloyne area,minutes from Bon Echo Park. $389,900. 613-242-2733 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 FURNITURE in good condition priced to sell: 2 single beds, one double bed, frames, mattresses, coffee table, dresser and dining room set. Pictures available. Call 647-588-0641 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – February 28-29, and Hunter Education Course, March 6-7, Tamworth. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 FIREARMS & HUNTER Safety Courses available, contact gmrussell635@gmail.com or call 613-273-2571 to preregister. Courses held at ABC Hall Bolingbroke.

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by Wilma Kenny

surprise: I have a lingering suspicion that some bureaucrat has made an egregious error, and mixed up his files.”

‘Meals Community Champions’ Week Coming Up in March Joanne Silver, Coordinator of the SFCSC Meals program, said that over 8,000 hot or frozen meals had been served this past year to residents of South Frontenac. The hot meals, now delivered twice a week, are affordable, well-balanced and tasty, and come with the option to also purchase frozen meals. Silver pointed out that there are a lot of intangible benefits too: the meals help lower food costs, are convenient for people who find getting out for food shopping or cooking for one is difficult, and the volunteer drivers are friendly, providing emotional as well as nutritional support.

She invited Council members to come ride with the volunteers March 17 or 19 when they do their rounds. Both Mayor Vandewal and Deputy Mayor Sutherland said they had participated last year, and had enjoyed the experience; ‘The drivers are much more than delivery people.”

Main Street Revitalization Funding Mark Segsworth, Director of Public Services, showed illustrations of new village entrance signs, street name signs (‘blades’) and benches and planters proposed for the Township. These will be funded by a ‘Main Street Revitalization” grant of over $51,000 from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

The Public Services Committee identified the need for updated village entrance signage for certain hamlets and the need for business section directional signage for the village of Sydenham specifically, given that its business core is the only one not located along a major roadway.

Councillor Revill said that North Frontenac had designed its signs to match the County’s signs in shape and colour, and asked whether South Frontenac should do the same. Councillor Ruttan said he was not too keen to align with the County, and CAO Carbone advised caution about aligning with the County before the Township had completed its rebranding exercise. Roberts and Sutherland liked the signs, and there was no objection to approving this use of the funding. Later, when the use of metal benches was questioned on the grounds that they could become uncomfortably hot in the summer, Segsworth said they had been chosen because “they are durable and can withstand skateboards.”

Bylaw Enforcement Contract Extended until April 30 The clerk’s office has said that due to the transitioning of by-law cnforcement to the clerks department there is a need to review and identify by-law enforcement needs and implement improved reporting mechanisms prior to simply extending the contract for a longer term or going back out to the marketplace through the Request for Proposal process.

During the 2020 Budget deliberation process, Council heard several references to the need to possibly require more enforcement of by-laws in several areas throughout township departments. Staff are hoping to compile better data in all aspects of Bylaw Enforcement in the coming year so that they can better assess what areas need more resources.

Public Health Offices Withdrawing from Sewage System Inspection As part of a Ministry of Health decision to modernize and improve Public Health Services, the KFL&A Public health has decided that beginning in 2021, they will withdraw from providing sewage system inspections to municipal governments. In any case, legislative oversight for sewage systems is found in the Ontario Building Code, not the OPHS. They have offered transitional support to local municipalities during the coming year.

Sewage inspection services will be integrated into the township’s building department.

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 PERTH ROAD - POT LUCK SUPPER 6pm. Perth Road United Church. Just bring a favourite dish to share. If you have an item you wish to donate to the silent auction, bring it along and have some fun.

Winners of the auction will be announced after 7pm.

Everyone is welcome.

SYDENHAM - PIKE DERBY 10am. Sydenham Thursday February 20 NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Legion. $10 - good food to follow at the Legion Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors VERONA - BOTTLE DRIVE 11am-3pm. Verona open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Lions Hall. Pick up option available. For pick up, or for additional information please contact Ali at ali32_ Info: the Lions Toll Road book. kiwi@hotmail.com or at 613-374-1165. The team Friday February 21 ARDEN - HARRY POTTER FILM FEST 6:10pm. thanks you for your support Arden United Church. Next installment in Harry VERONA - BREAKFAST WITH THE LIONS 8:30am-11am. Verona Lions Hall. Adults $8, children Potter saga HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe ages 7-12 are $5 and children under age 6 are free.

Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, McLions are available by request. Verona Lions Club presents. players, dancers, listeners and newcomers.

Sunday February 23 INVERARY - YOUTH DANCE! 7pm-10pm.

Storrington Lions Hall. Music, canteen and fun! Cost FLINTON - GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT 6:30pm.

Through the Roof Ministry Centre. Come and enjoy $5 Supervised event NORTHBROOK - BUS TRIP TO ARNPRIOR 8am. some great gospel music and fellowship time with Land O’ Lakes Community Services. shopping trip friends. Pot luck snacks. For more information to at No Frills, Giant Tiger, and M&M Meats, with contact TTR at 613-336-2614. lunch at The Cupboard. $20 Pickup available at HARROWSMITH - OLD TIME GOSPEL various locations, Contact Katie at 613-336-8934 or SINGALONG 6pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Light refreshments. All welcome info- Muriel lolcsbus@gmail.com NORTHBROOK - JAM SESSION Spill the Beanz 613-376-6285 Cafe 12 Peterson Road. Open jam session, all styles INVERARY - ?LOVE SONGS? WITH CHRIS MURPHY 7pm. Inverary United Church. A night of of music SNOW ROAD STATION - FILM - 1959 LANARK music you won?t forget! Freewill offering. See you there!

FIRE 10:30am. Snow Road Hall. All welcome.

Tuesday February 25

BATTERSEA - SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER 5pm. Battersea United Church. Enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausages, fruit salad, cookies, coffee & tea. All yours for $8! For info, call Roberta ? 613-353-2846.

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm.

ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+.

Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm.

Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Coffee, sandwiches and dessert.

Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am.

Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.

NORTHBROOK - SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER 5pm. Land O’ Lakes Emmanuel United Church. Supper includes pancakes, sausages, pure maple syrup, butter, ice cream sundaes with yummy toppings. All welcome. Free will offering.

SHARBOT LAKE - PANCAKE SUPPER 5pm-7pm.

St. James Major Church. Hosted by St. James Major Catholic Church . (Proceeds to the food bank) 5-7pm ; $7 per person; $20 per family. This is held on behalf of all the area churches.

VENNACHAR - PANCAKE DINNER 5pm-7pm.

Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Free will offering.

Everyone is welcome! Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673

SNOW ROAD STATION - BREAKFAST 8am-11am.

Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse. World Famous SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT IN SNOW ROAD 7pm-9pm. Snow Road Hall. Kingston Ceili band. Ticekets $10 in advance. $12 at the door. For advance tickets call Lori Ryder 613-278-0216

Friday February 28

KINGSTON - FRONTENAC 4-H ASSOCIATION RALLY/SIGN UP NIGHT: 7pm. Glenburnie United Church. An opportunity to learn what clubs are being offered in 2020. Email Ann at bababcock@ hotmail..ca for details.

SYDENHAM - PASTA DINNER 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Grace Hall. Families $30 Adults $15 Teens $10 Children under 13yrs. Free Menu includes : Pasta Dishes - Salad - Buns/Butter - Dessert - Coffee & Tea - Cold Beverges . Tickets at Grace Centre

Sunday March 1

GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower Hall. $2 donation, entertainers free, Info Joanne 613-374-2242.

Monday March 2

NORTHBROOK - BUS TRIP TO NAPANEE 8am.

Land O’ Lakes Community Services. Shopping trip to Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, Country Traditions and lunch at Chuck’s Roadhouse. $20. Pickup available at various locations, Contact Katie at 613336-8934 or lolcsbus@gmail.com

Tuesday March 3

BATTERSEA - SOULFUL SINGING 7pm. Battersea Join us for an evening of fun and friendship with emphasis on presence, not performance. Open to all women Call 613 353-2889 (Donna) wooddhouse@ yahoo.ca or 613 549-3102 (Wendy) info@ wendyluellaperkins.com SHARBOT LAKE, ON - ALZHEIMER SUPPORT Wednesday February 26 WORKSHOP 1pm-3pm. Sharbot Lake Retirement Monday February 24 Saturday February 22 PERTH ROAD - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7pm. Residence. 1st of an series for caregivers. Contact ARDEN KENNEBEC DINERS 12:30pm.

Kennebec GODFREY - OPEN HOUSE 10am-3pm. Glendower Denbigh St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Pamala Lemke 613-827-6700 plemke@alzking.com Hall. Bedford Historical Research Centre will be open Hall. Honey glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, baked SHARBOT LAKE - EUCHRE 12pm. Sharbot Lake Wednesday March 4 beans, coleslaw and lemon meringue pie.

Call 613for viewing information about the former township Legion. $5 donation to building fund. Bring a boxed PARHAM - LENTEN LUNCH 12pm. Parham Free and many of its early residents. Displays from various 279-3151 for reservations. lunch. cash prizes.

Methodist Church. Rev. Walton to speak, proceeds artisans,crafters,collectors and local businesses. All SYDENHAM - LAKES AND TRAILS FESTIVAL Thursday February 27 ORGANISING MEETING 7pm. Sydenham Public INVERARY - CREATIVE CARD MAKING 1:30pm. to food bank. welcome HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Library. For information on past festivals, visit our 3800 Holmes Road. or Simple Scrapbooking, contact Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations web site, lakesandtrailsfestival.org.

Lisa for details - stampandcreativewithlisa@gmail.com

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This is a FREE, 2 hour per week, for 6 weeks educational workshop. The program is designed to help caregivers care for themselves , while caring for someone else.

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better, ask for what you need and gain confidence in your role. We will provide you with local resources, and contact information to help you along the way. You will receive a FREE copy of the Caregiver Handbook.

This workshop will be held at the Sharbot Lake Retreat and Retirement building, 14244 Road 38, Sharbot Lake, Tuesday afternoon, 1-3 pm , beginning March 3rd and running until April 7.

Registration is required and space is limited, so register early. Please contact: Pam Lemke, Client Services Coordinator, Alzheimer Society, 613 827 6700

OPP Reports Fatal Snowmobile Collision in North Frontenac n February 12, at approximately 3:40 p.m. officers

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from Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motorized snow vehicle that struck a tree on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trail E, near ElphinMaberley Road in the Township of North Frontenac.

Officers attended with the North Frontenac Fire Department and the Lanark County Ambulance Service where they located the driver who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver, has been identified as Charles MCLEOD, 41 years of age from Ottawa, Ontario.

Investigation into the collision involved officers from the Frontenac OPP, an OPP Technical Collision Investigators and OPP Collision Reconstructionist.

Contact: Sergeant Cynthia Savard Community Safety Coordinator (613) 285-2750 (office) (613) 285-4850 (cell) cynthia.savard@opp.ca

OPP Reports Break and enter to business in Norrhbrook n Wednesday February 12, at approximately 8:30

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a.m. officers of the Lennox and Ad dington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of break and enter at a local business on County Rd 41, in Northbrook ON Investigation revealed that the suspect(s) entered through a side door sometime overnight before 5:00 a.m. on February 12, 2020 and stole a container and a quantity of cash. The investigation is currently ongoing Police are asking anyone with information in relation to this Break and Enter and/or the suspect(s) to contact L&A County OPP at 1 888 310 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may submit anonymously online at tipsubmit.com. Contact: Constable Shannon CORK Community Safety/Media Relations Officer Phone 613-530-6126

Online Directory Contact the Frontenac News about a business listing on the Frontenac-Live.ca directory.

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Physician recruitment best left to LFHT for Addington Highlands says Reeve “P

by Craig Bakay

hysician recruitment for this area is best left with the Lakeland Family Health Team,” said Reeve Henry Hogg in a letter to Lennox & Addington County tabled at Tuesday’s regular Addington Highlands Council meeting in Denbigh.

L & A County asked for feedback from its constituent municipalities at a meeting last November.

“The current financial incentive partnership with the Township of North Frontenac has significant value that we do not want to lose,” Hogg’s letter also said. “The County should continue to play its key role in promoting Addington Highlands and the three other lower tier municipalities as great places to live, work and play.

“This promotion is greatly appreciated and of significant value to our community.”

After the meeting, Hogg said that they’ve had a relationship with North Frontenac for more than 10 years and in consulting LFHT, the parties involved think they have put together a competitive package to attract a doctor to the area ($75,000 from each of the two townships over five years as well as the opportunity to receive an additional $92,160 per year because of the area’s Rurality Index for Ontario.

“I just don’t think we have much in common with the rest of the County when it comes to physician recruitment,” Hogg said.

Island names One of the biggest things Council dealt with on Tuesday was naming islands in Weslemkoon Lake, Hogg said.

“There are 52 islands, most of which are unnamed,” he said. “They have to be named to be given civic addresses.”

He said the Township consulted with the Lake Weslemkoon Cottage Association and the received suggestions will be sent to the Ontario Geographic Naming Board, he said.

There were six islands for which no name suggestion was received.

Holiday openings Council told the Kaladar General Store that it had no objection to having the LCBO Agency store open on Family Day,

Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving and Boxing Day. Denbigh dump, 13 years later!

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has sent the Township a letter containing several conditions it wants fulfilled before it would allow expansion at the Denbigh Waster Disposal Site, which has been ‘temporarily’ closed since June of 2007.

“Ah jeez,” Hogg said. “It’s been 13 years and we’ve done everything they’ve asked but they still won’t approve it.

“But, after all the money we’ve spent on it, I guess we have no choice but to continue on with what they require.”

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL

LIVING HERE

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – March 3rd, 2020 at 7:00pm • Heritage Committee Meeting – March 5th, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of the Whole – March 10th, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

GARBAGE BAG TAGS We realize that at this time of year, residents may be getting low on garbage tags, however please ensure that each bag has a full, original South Frontenac bag tag around the neck of the bag. Partially tagged bags and overweight bags will not be collected. Tags may be purchased at either Township office or numerous stores in the Municipality.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Township is currently recruiting for the following positions: • Various Summer Student Positions: Closes Friday February 28, at 4:00 pm.

Full details and complete job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall >Careers

COLLECTION DELAYS During inclement weather in the winter months, Garbage & Recycle collection vehicles may start a bit later in the morning. In these events, the drivers may not begin their routes until sanding and plowing of certain roads is complete as safety of our workers and residents is of utmost importance. Please have patience as we work through another wonderful Canadian Winter!

News & Public Notices REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • RFP PS-P01-2020 – Garbage and Recycling Collection - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 4th, 2020.

Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Services Department, located at 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open dates will be open February 27th and March 12th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

Open for Business

INVITATION TO TENDER • No. PW-2020-06 – Arena Chiller/Cold Floor Pump/Condenser Replacement for the Frontenac Community Arena - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., February 26, 2020.

Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Services Department, located at 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0

PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner.

Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st.

For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants

THINGS TO DO

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.

2020 DOG TAGS – ONLY A WEEK LEFT! Dog Tags for the 2020 year are now available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. After that date the fee increases to $30.00.

Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2020.

We Want To Hear From You!

The Township of South Frontenac has evolved the Recreation Committee Structure to focus on key functions that require greater engagement with the local and broader community. Two new Committees, made up of Community Volunteers and Township Councilors, have been formed to support the recreation and leisure needs of residents.

Information about these new committees and how you can get involved to shape recreation and leisure in South Frontenac can be found at southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/south-frontenacrecreation-committee.

If you would like to attend one of our meetings or to provide thoughts on recreation and leisure in South Frontenac, please contact us: • By email to: admin@southfrontenac.net • By phone: Recreation Department at 613 376-3027, ext. 2231

PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm and each Wednesday (Parent & Pre-School Skating) from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2.50 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.

Follow us on Facebook – @SouthFrontenacTwp Follow us on Twitter - @SthFrontenacTwp Invite a friend and come out to Frontenac Community Arena for a leisurely skate

Public Skating

Sundays, 1 to 2:20 p.m. $2.50 per person

• CSA approved helmet with screen recommended

Parent & Preschool Skating Wednesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. $2.50 per person

• CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended • For both parent/guardian and child. Child must be properly secured in stroller in accordance with manufacturer'sinstructions

• Stroller wheels must be cleaned and free of debris prior to being placed on the ice surface

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Note: Public Skating may he cancelled on occasion due to tournament schedules or public holidays. Please call In advance to confirm.

4432 George Street, Box 100, Sydenham ON K0H 2T0 1-800-559-5862 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm • www.southfrontenac.net

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Gilmour’s on 38, Godfrey General store ramping up to meet summer demand for beer, wine and spirits

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here has been talk about ‘beer in the corner store’ in Ontario for many years, and change has come incrementally, over time.

Last summer, the province announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) process in 200 communities across the province for ‘convenience store’ outlets. The process got underway in late September, and it was a quick one in government terms.

By early January, two new outlets were opened on Road 38, Gilmour’s Meats in Harrowsmith and the Godfrey General Store, and one on Perth Road, Glenburnie Grocery.

For Jordan and Nick Gilmour of Gilmour’s Meats, the whole process has been a blur. Not only were they interested in expanding their range of products to include beer, wine, and spirits,

but they also realised they needed more space.

“We didn’t want to get into it without making sure we had enough space and product to make it worthwhile for people to shop here,” said Jordan Gilmour.

In order to accommodate added retail space, and a large walk-in cooler for beer, Gilmour’s has had to expand. The walk-in cooler is not in place yet, but the space is now ready for it.

“Our landlord, who has been great to work with, took care of the exterior and we are doing the finishing,” he said.

By adding on, the butcher shop, take out kitchen, and grocery sections of the store have not been affected.

“It has added some business already, helping our winter sales, but we will need to be ready when summer comes,”

he said. “All of our staff have had to be trained for this. It is a lot to get everyone up to speed. It’s a good thing it happened in January instead of the end of May.” Laurie Love of the Godfrey General Store feels the same way. She was informed about the RFP in late September and it has been a lot of work putting the application together. As well, she had to determine how to integrate the post office, gas bar, and grocery and convenience stores operation with the alcohol sales.

The two privately owned Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlets in Frontenac County Northway Home Hardware on Perth Road in Inverary, and Reid’s Foodland in Verona, are facing an adjustment as the new stores come on stream. (there are also three LCBO corporate owned stores in Frontenac County – Sydenham, Sharbot Lake and Plevna) Clint Reid said that while he, like any other retailer, does not relish the prospect of decreased sales, he wishes the new businesses well. He did say that he was troubled with the process that was

Les McGowan, former owner of the Godfrey General Store, wanted to be the first customer whenthe LCBO outlet opened in January, and Laurie Love was happy to oblige.

Jordan, Jim, and Nick Gilmour in the new LCBO section of Gilmour's on 38

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“I am not complaining, however, since it is an opportunity,” she said.

The Godfrey General Store will also be installing a beer fridge at the back of the store later this spring and will be preparing for the increased traffic in the store during the already busy summer season.

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used, since it was handled by a consulting firm that looked primarily at maps to determine which communities were underserved, rather than visiting the communities to see what was really there.

The Verona Foodland opened its agency store in 2004, when the business was owned by Graham Brooks. Clint and Andrea Reid took over the store almost exactly 10 years ago. The liquor store has been an important part of their business, not only in terms of offering the breadth of products that their customers expect, but also as a community trust.

“We live in this community, so we make sure that our staff are trained to the highest degree possible, when it comes to selling alcohol. We don’t control what happens once the product leaves the store, but we take our responsibility very seriously,” he said.

While the availability of alcohol in Ontario was opened up incrementally by the Liberal governments of the past 15 years, and more quickly by the current Conservative government, it is still a closed market when it comes to the supply chain. with the LCBO maintaining control over product selection and pricing.

While LCBO corporate stores in Frontenac County continue to open at 10am, the agency stores can open as early as 9am and stay open until as late as 11pm.