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by Craig Bakay t the end of the day (1pm) 479 people received their flu shots in a massive undertaking that was the first drivethrough clinic of its kind ever in the area.

From the turnoff entrance on to Dickson Crescent, down the windy hilly road around back of the ball diamond, through the parking lot, up the hill to the GREC parking lot for the shot to the five-minute wait to ensure there were no adverse reactions, the entire process took exactly an hour start to finish at the busiest time of the day, but it didn’t seem anywhere near that long.

It included checking health cards, an explanation of the process as well as the shot itself (author’s note: I didn’t catch the name of the guy in the Paramedic Supervisor jacket that gave me my shot but if I ever need another needle, he’s the guy I want — I didn’t feel a thing). Those working at the clinic were very busy but didn’t seem overwhelmed. They took time to explain things and answer questions.

The operation was a “combined community effort” of several agencies under the umbrella of KFL&A Public Health, said Maggie Black, executive director of the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team.

“We reached out to them and Frontenac Paramedics and they were instrumental in the organization, which also included Rural Frontenac Community Services, Central Frontenac Fire Fighters and the Township of Central Frontenac,” Black said. “I think it was a wonderful community effort.”

Black said that in BC (Before COVID) times, the Family Health Team provides flu shots during regular patient visits between October to March, and runs a clinic for the public in October in the community room at the Sharbot Lake Family

On Saturday morning, a community coalition of health care professionals and Township employees pulled off a community flu vaccine clinic in Sharbot Lake, inoculating 479 people from this year’s seasonal flu. Photo/Craig Bakay Heath Team. The clinic draws about 200 people each year, tre – November 5 (10am -3pm) and November 14 (10am – 3pm) at the Sharbot Lake Legion, sponsored by Sharbot considerably less than half of Saturday’s recipients.

“With COVID-19 concerns, this was the only way we could Lake Pharmasave - November 10 (2pm-6pm) and Novemhold it safely,” she said. “We had all age ranges and it went ber 17 (10am -2pm) at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church – sponsored by the Sydenham Medical Centre. Clinics in well.

“And we learned quite a lot for if we have to do it again this other locations may be set up in the coming weeks. We will update our readers in upcoming editions and online. Also, way next year.”

Upcoming flu shot clinics - November 5 (1pm-6pm) at the check your local pharmacy. Most of them are providing flu Verona Lions Park, sponsored by the Verona Medical Cen- shots, but call ahead for details. ■

Mixed bag of live and online services for Remembrance Day

By Jeff Green ne of the most revered of all annual events, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, and gatherings at local Legion halls and other locations, will not be taking their normal form this year.

Instead of encouraging as many community members as possible, and gathering school children where possible, to gather at local cenotaphs to pay their respects, organisers are working just as diligently this year to maintain the dignity of the day while being mindful of social distancing and the 25-person limit for public gatherings.

However, one way or another, the sacrifices made by soldiers in the past, will be marked on November 11.

Here is a rundown of events, both live and virtual, across the region.

A small ceremony, led by 3 local churches, will take place at 10:45am on November 11 at Sandhill Cemetery in Battersea.

There will be no social time afterwards.

The Sydenham Legion will be holding a service at the Sydenham Cenotaph on the morning of November 11th. However, it will be restricted to 25 members of the Legion Branch 496. Members of the public are welcome to join in virtually by watching a live stream of the services at facebook.com/ SydenhamLegion. Organisations that wish to have wreaths placed on the cenotaph may still do so by contacting the branch in advance of Remembrance Day, and arrangements for laying of the wreaths will be made. The phone number at the branch is 613-376-6808 or email daneustace1@gmail. com to make arrangements.

In Verona, the Verona Community Association is once again organising a service this year, but they are requiring pre-registration by those who are planning to attend.

To attend, register at vca@xplornet.ca with the full name of each member of the group that is attending, along with a phone number for contact tracing. For more information, look to the Verona column in this paper. The Verona Community Association has received guidance from Canadian Legion Branch 425 (Sharbot Lake) as they were planning this event.

In Sharbot Lake, the live ceremony will be limited to invited guests only. Four official wreaths will be laid, on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, the local legion, and the mother of the cross. Those interested in ordering a wreath are welcome to contact branch 425 President June Crawford

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at 613-279-3115 or Junecrawford_1021@hotmail.com. The ceremony will be available for live streaming at 10:45 on November 11 at Facebook.com/SharbotLakeLegion.

There will be a ceremony at the Plevna war memorial at the Clarendon-Miller Hall site on Buckshot Lake Road, organised

by North Frontenac Township.

The township will be conducting a small private ceremony prior to November 11. The ceremony will be broadcast on the township Facebook page (facebook.com/Township-of-NorthFrontenac-1808785456105392) for all to view, at 10:45 am on November 11.

Residents are invited to stop in at the War Memorial in Plevna throughout the day on November 11th, to place a poppy on the pedestal and honour and pay their respects to all Veterans while respecting Covid-19 protocols.

The Arden Legion (Branch 334) will be holding ceremonies this year in 4 locations over 2 days. On Sunday, November 8th ceremonies will be held at the cenotaphs in Denbigh (10:55am) and Flinton (2pm). There will be a limited presence from the military (a vigil party) and the public is invited to attend within the limits of COVID-19 protocols.

The ceremonies at the Mountain Grove and Arden cenotaphs are set for November 11 as normal. The Mountain Grove service will commence at 9:30am and the Arden service at 11am. Again, the public is invited to attend these services within the limits of COVID-19 protocols, social distancing and mask wearing being the key safety elements.

To order wreaths for any of the four locations, contact Scobieheating@gmail.com or 613-335-4232.

Poppy sales, another feature of the season, are also a challenge this year. Poppies are readily available at most local stores, but legion members who usually take turns selling them at high traffic locations, are not selling them at all this year, because of COVID-19 safety restrictions, which is resulting in decreased sales.

“All of the money we receive from poppy sales goes to the health and welfare of veterans. None of it can be used for our operating costs,” said June Crawford of the Sharbot Lake Legion, a message that was repeated by Ken Scobie in Arden.

“We get to choose from a few charities each year, but aside from saving enough to buy the poppies the following year, the money is split between them.

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“These changes to Remembrance Day are just one of the surprises we have been hit with this year,” said Ken Scobie.■

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Lockdown's, Restrictions & Our MPP

by Jeff Green anark Frontenac Kingston MPP Randy Hillier has been carrying on a campaign against the restrictions that are in place in Ontario as part of a society wide attempt to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from infecting the general population.

In Mr. Hillier's view, and that of a group of people, experts and so-called experts from a wide variety of medical backgrounds, the social and economic cost of preventing COVID19 from spreading is too great.

He is entitled to his opinion and is making use of his right to express it through whatever means he is able, including traditional media and social media. He has 17,000 Twitter fol-lowers and he regularly posts and re-posts content on his site.

All of that is well and good.

Some of his focus is on the actions being taken by the Ford government, which he was a part of until he was removed from caucus 18 months ago. He is now representing our riding as an independent conservative MPP, taking on a role of critic, from the right, as a counter-point to the criticism regularly leveled against government policy from the left by the NDP and its leader, Andrea Horwath.

While Horwath has argued for long term care reform and extra spending to create more so-cial distancing in schools, Hillier has been saying that forcing restaurants and bars to close in some locations is a mistake.

But he has been saying more than that. He has been saying that the requirements for mask wearing in indoor public spaces, indeed even recommendations that masks be worn, are not only unnecessary but are a human rights infringement.

“If someone wants to wear a mask because they are afraid of COVID-19, they have a right to do so,” he said in the spring. I don't share that fear, so why should I be forced to wear a mask.”

He also has conflated all public restrictions on commerce as a 'lockdown', and has used the effectiveness of public measures in his riding, the province and the country as a whole, as proof that concerns over the potential implications of COVID-19 have been overblown. He has even questioned whether it is indeed COVID-19 that is responsible for the deaths that have been attributed to it.

There are indeed very legitimate questions about the various responses to COVID-19.

As MPP Hillier has very recently publicised, the Medical Officer of Health in Ottawa, Dr. Vera Etches said this week that measures such as restaurant and bar closure may be misguided. Hillier, however, uses this debate about calibrating the public response, as an argument for no response at all, a wild west approach.

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Central Frontenac Council Mayor threatens to pull out of trail association agreement

by Craig Bakay request from the Verona ATV Club for permission to use the Tay-Havelock Trail sparked considerable debate at Central Frontenac Councils regular (online) meeting Tuesday afternoon (October 27), prompting Mayor Frances Smith to wonder aloud if the municipality should pull out of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) until such time as rival groups can come to some sort of agreement.

Coun. Tom Dewey started things off saying that the Verona ATV Clubs actions are counter-productive to a movement to establish a one-pass system all over Eastern Ontario.

“I don’t support any proposal being presented here,” Dewey said. “It’s not correct that the current licence agreement drops dead Dec. 31.

“It’s an automatic renewal (although any signatory can pull out of the agreement with six months notice.”

Dewey said he believes all the original partners in the agreement, including municipalities (mayors and CAOs) and the manager of the EOTA need to get together and work something out.

“The Verona club is an island unto itself,” he said. “This is undermining the one-permit system.”

“There is a meeting on Nov. 25,” Smith said. “If an agreement is not made, then maybe municipalities should pull out of the EOTA until an agreement is made.

“The residents of Central Frontenac have paid for this.”

Currently, the township budgets for a $10,000 annual grant to the EOTA. It is not a contractual obligation under the licence of occupation, but a discretionary grant approved with each budget.

Council deferred further discussion until after the trails associations meet, mostly likely its meeting on Dec. 8.

Regional approach to sewage inspections Council approved in principle an agreement to begin a regional approach for sewage system inspection that would be administered by South Frontenac for all four townships in Frontenac County, authorizing CAO Cathy MacMunn to negotiated and sign the required agreements to authorize this and implement this. North Frontenac Township passed a similar resolution at its last meeting.

Dep. Mayor Tom Dewey was the sole voice of opposition to the move saying that he thought our local sewage installers would be well-represented in such a system.

“I think we should have our own system.”

Chief Building Official Andy Dillon said that while he is qualified to do the inspections, he didn’t feel he could add to his workload at this time.

Noise bylaw debate Discussion of a proposed noise bylaw (which has been largely predicated by the noise produced by generators) brought out the inner hunter in several council members, led by Councillor Tom Dewey and Coun. Bill MacDonald.

“We have to be specific about zones here (quiet, residential, rural),” Dewey said. “If there’s no discharging of firearms in rural areas, you have all the hunters at your throats.

“I also can’t see only eight hours of construction during the summer.”

“I’d like to caution staff that there’s also a question of how you would enforce this,” MacDonald said. “I’d like to see a bylaw that recognizes the area we live in, the occupations that we have and our pursuits, such as hunting.”

Mayor Frances Smith said the two people that have contacted her are mostly concerned with the noise made by generators.

CAO Cathy MacMunn said that she put the bylaw on the agenda and was just looking for feedback.

“I’ve still got tweaking to do,” she said.

Hall openings?

Coun. Nicki Gowdy asked when Central Frontenac halls would start to open up.

“All of our neighbouring municipalities are opening up their halls,” she said. “I feel like we’re the marshmallow in the middle of a smores.”

CAO Cathy MacMunn said that she’s been looking at neighbouring municipalities’ plans and expects to have a Central Frontenac plan in place shortly.

“Except for Soldiers’ Memorial Hall where they’re still installing lights,” she said.

New bench for Shirley Peruniak The Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society’s request to install a bench in memory of Shirley Peruniak was approved but a subsequent request to install more benches and waste receptacles will have to wait until it can be determined who would be responsible for emptying said receptacles.

School house up for sale The Crow Lake School house is up for sale.

Central Frontenac staff received notice Sept. 1 that the Crow Lake Community Association, which had a lease agreement for tenancy of the school house, is winding down its organization as there are not sufficient volunteers and money to continue.

In a report, Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman said: “While there is an opportunity for the hall to serve a cultural use should we retain it as a community hall, based on anecdotal information from the former tenant, there is very limited interest from community groups to use the hall.

“There would also be budget increases for heat, hydro, insurance, snow plowing, accessibility updates and septic system pumping (which) would most likely be substantially higher than any rental income received should we retain the property for a community hall.” ■

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Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP Randy Hillier Again, he has the right to his opinion. As our elected MPP, however, he might consider ex-ercising some caution.

After all, the caseload in Ontario from COVID-19, in the height of our second wave, is better than 49 of 51 US states, and is better than the vast majority of European countries.

In our own region, the caseload is better than the rest of Ontario, and the rest of Canada as well. Only the Maritime Provinces have rates that are similar to those in Lanark Frontenac Kingston.

And, for that reason, we have been able to keep to the stage 3 reopening plan and while many of our businesses are hurting and need support, we are moving forward.

It has been a balancing act for everyone; individuals, families, businesses, public and healthcare institutions, and governments alike, between keeping the virus at bay and con-tinuing to live our social and economic lives in a normal fashion.

Mistakes have been made, and the Ford government has used the pandemic as cover for some dangerous legislation, in terms of environmental protections and democratic reform, to cite two cases.

Our MPP, who finds himself in a position as a critic of his former leader, has embarked on a crusade that does not reflect the lived reality of his constituents.

Perhaps he should consider resigning to devote all of his energy to his COVID denial project. ■

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Frontenac Heritage Festival Cancelled

by Mike Procter s with so many other community events this year, the Frontenac Heritage Festival (FHF) has been cancelled for February 2021. Limited gatherings and hall closures have made it impossible to proceed.

The goal of the Festival has been two-fold: 1) provide economic stimulus in the darkest days of winter and 2) provide venues where people can get outside and enjoy our great Canadian winter.

One of the primary reasons flu season occurs in winter is because we spend way too much time sitting indoors instead of getting outside and improving our immune systems.

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Re: Integration of Municipalities

I spent most of my life in B.C. and never realized there were this many bureaucrats in the world until I moved to Ontario. 27,000 taxpayers cannot support this bureaucracy.

They are constantly asking for more employees and better facilities to house them. Bureaucrats do not generate wealth, if anything they hinder its growth. A third as many would govern us just as well. I applaud employees that provide value, such as my dump attendant that makes the dump orderly when it is quiet, the receptionist that solves problems rather than create them, but how many bosses do we need trying to build their kingdom?

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Premier ‘Dougie’, you got it right! We cannot allow electors in individual municipalities to decide what type of voting system they want! Why just think of the consequences: increased voter turnout, policies reflecting their community’s wishes and needs, or even citizens having a greater respect and interest in democracy. No sireee bob – we can’t allow that to happen!

It’s also important to stomp down on those areas where progressive thinking has taken place. Excellent simple rationales such as “we’ve always done it that way”, and “we have to have uniformity in the municipal electoral system” will be said with such great import and deep state beliefs that it will warm the hearts and minds of the followers.

And Oh My Goodness, what if, I mean just what if, municipal electors liked a different voting system and wondered aloud “do you think it would work on the provincial level?” Why, the world would be in a grievous state of chaos. So Premier ‘Dougie’, you are very courageous by saving the province and politicians from untold suffering, chaos, and angst by preserving the system for the politicians.

- Norm Hart

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Rural communities have struggled for survival and significance for a very long time effectively since the WW II. The northern part of Frontenac County has not been an exception but we have been able to retain many services and organizations that keep a com-

munity alive. When I drive around Sharbot Lake village I am absolutely amazed how beautiful the village looks after new streets and sidewalks. Full credit needs to go to the Mayor, her council and staff as well to Crain Construction for their fine work. Kudos to all.

-Wayne Robinson

Re: Integration of Municipalities

I don't know where to start, but I have questions.

We total 27,000 folks here Seriously Who was the brainiac that thought of splitting it into five municipalities Why are there 5 municipalities, 5 councils, 5 administrations, 5 CAO's 5 times the staff required, 5 times the machinery?

All charging different tax rates. Central is broke (4k residents) south is prosperous (18k residence.

We are in a serious fiscal crisis right Now! We're loosing our jobs, our savings, our businesses, and our homes.

Have the municipalities lost their collective minds. They have no sense of reality. They talk about raising our taxes even when plenty of us can hardly pay the current ones.

Raising taxes for pay raises, to build up their reserves? Now is when they are should be using them.

Lets spend & spend on really important things like making the K&P trail longer (the one I walk my dog on where you can walk for 2 hrs and not meet another person) or on another beautification project or another trail on Wolf Island or or or.

When you loose your mind and your income, do you go on a shopping spree NO! you go into survival mode. Our councils think will magically go away with no consequences??

Do people remember when you couldn't use your credit card for groceries because the bank thought you might not be able to pay it off. Well it's happening right Friggin now!

My first question; is who or what body can put back integration? Do we trust our politicians to fire each other, there a survivorship bunch for sure.

My next question is how can we stop their nonessential spending spree?

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• Remembrance Day in Verona will follow a different direction this year due to Covid-19. There is a strict limit on the number of people that can attend the service on site on Wednesday, November 11. People are encouraged to stay home and only the registered guests will be allowed at the memorial. You must register at vca@xplornet.ca with the full name of each member of your family attending, along with a phone number for contact tracing. Linda Bates, VCA president and chair of the event, will reply back and give you your flag number for your place at the cenotaph. The VCA greeter will meet you at the cenotaph path and direct you to your flag. Masks are required and if you don't have one, there will be a package ready for your bubble. If you require poppies, please add that to your registration. Once you are registered, you will receive the program to either download on your phone or iPad. Due to Covid-19, there will be no paper copies. If you require further information, please contact Linda via the VCA email. Unfortunately, there will be no warming area or food served this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. This service is being coordinated by the Verona Community Association and the support and guidance of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425.

• Flu Shots! There will be a Verona Community Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic. Verona Medical Clinic will be at the Lions Club on Thursday, November 5th from 1pm to 6pm. Bring health card and wear a T-shirt, please.

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• Remembrance Day Services, 9:30am in Mountain Grove and 11:00am in Arden, will be military free. The reduced service will also not include a parade or a luncheon. While guests are being discouraged from coming out, if you are going to attend, please adhere to the KFL &A Public Health protocols: wear a mask, be safely distanced from your neighbour and do not gather together. While it’s a day for all of us to pay tribute to our veterans, all of those thoughts

can be accomplished on November 11, at 11:00am in our own home. It’s not the place but the thoughts that count.

• The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is offering a Virtual “Mindful Eating” program Friday November 13 to Friday December 18, 1:30 to 3:00pm, via Zoom. This course will explain and help you restrict eating when you are not hungry, food cravings and eating to cope with stress, loneliness and boredom. It will also help you with your diet frustrations. To register or for more information call 613-279-2100 or email program.slfht@gmail.com. The program is free and available to everyone.

• Don’t forget to register for this year’s Big Buck Contest, sponsored by the Kennebec Fire Fighters Association.

Your $10.00 ticket can be purchased at C4 Convenience or Beaver Lake Convenience Store in Erinsville. For more information, please call 613-328-4297.

• I received an email from an Arden resident and landowner who wished for me to convey to following: Please do not trespass. Dogs that accompany hunters cannot read “No Trespassing” signs, and cannot be protected from the unknown wildlife inhabiting the territory, such as coyotes, bears, skunks or racoons. The landowner and his group are then also put in harm's way. Let’s keep everybody safe!

• It’s not too early to get the little ones excited for the Christmas season. A good way to start is to have them write to Santa with their “Wish List”. The letters must be mailed by December 10 to ensure an answer. Letters should be addressed to Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO. For more information, please visit www.canadapost.ca/santa.

• Stay safe, deer hunters.

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• Today’s Canadian Armed Forces continue to protect the freedom we enjoy, as did hundreds of thousands of brave Canadians in uniform since the First World War. Every November, from the 5th to the 11th, we remember their service and sacrifice.

Joshua Dyer (aged 14) wrote a poem for Remembrance Day, see our Remebrance Day section.

• There will be a Handmade + Local Market hosted

by Ange Defosse, Tanya Bence, and Amanda Mousseau on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Joje Café in their parking lot. This is an outdoor event that will be “fenced in” by lights to control physical distancing. Please bring an optional canned food donation for the Food Bank + bring the good cheer!

Grab a warm drink + a gingerbread cookie + stroll through a special selection of local vendors among the twinkle lights.

They will also closely follow the climate of the pandemic, and will offer the market virtually if need be. Currently, they are planning to host the event outdoors and ask their cheerful attendees to wait to enter + enjoy the lights + vibes.

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• The Denbigh Foodbank at the Addington Highlands Community Centre will be open on November 10th and 24th, for pick ups at 11am. Please contact Gail at 613 333 2224 ahead of time. COVID rules are in place

November 5, 2020 • A bench. A welcome place to stop and rest awhile.

A place to take time to enjoy the view, to reminisce, to contemplate. A bench is not a chair. There is space for more than one. A place to converse, to share, to laugh, maybe even to make a new friend. Someone you can call your buddy, and be a buddy to them This spring, Mark's Buddy Benches came to be, built in memory of Mark Snider. Following Mark's passing, his family decided to start Baseball for Mark Snider Dad, with the purpose of letting people struggling know they aren't alone, that it's okay not to be okay. Creating awareness is vital to end the stigma of mental illness, so that one day mental illness is treated like any other illness and people feel safe talking about it, getting help and taking medication. Mark loved baseball, and so every month, a ball glove is placed with an instruction card to bring awareness, in hopes that the finder of the glove visits baseballfordad.com to share their story and to read those of others. As of now, 154 gloves have been placed in 14 different countries. A new awareness program came about this spring: Mark's Buddy Bench. The bench is designed to promote kindness, friendships and inclusivity, to spark conversations and raise awareness about mental illness in Mark's memory. RJK Welding did a fabulous job capturing some of Mark's favourite things. Watts & Sutherland Autobody Shop paints the benches a beautiful red; Mark's favorite colour. Both Bancroft area businesses kindly decided to donate one bench/paint job a year, building and painting the benches at their cost of materials. Soon after the first bench was completed, people started enquiring about it.

The Township of Addington Highlands in partnership with the Snider family, have recently installed a Mark's Buddy Bench at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh.

Mark's parents, Shaun & Louri, along with grandparents Bill & Bev Snider poured the cement pad for the bench, while Mark's sisters husband and girls helped anchor the bench to the pad. Another first this year was the Kindness Moose, inspired by one of Mark's greatest qualities; being kind.

The first moose was presented to a deserving individual on Mark's birthday, and is now in 8 schools, teaching, modeling and inspiring kindness in a positive way. Each month, a child from each school is presented a Kindness Moose for living kindness by example. Mark's family is passionate about creating awareness, ending the stigma and promoting kindness and mental health well-being, a passion they share as part of their healing process. Visit baseballfordad. com for more on awareness initiatives and knocking stigma out of the park.

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November 5, 2020 • There will be a Take-Out Turkey Dinner on November 15th at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. Advance tickets only! Tickets ($15.00/person) are available for purchase at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Pharmasave, Hartingon gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona.

• On Saturday, November 21st, the Friends of Cataraqui Trail will be hosting their 1st “Rudolph Run/Walk” as a way of generating awareness and funds for the Cataraqui Trail.

For further details and registration, visit www.crca.ca/registration. They will have 3 teams, with the Kingston Team starting point at the trail entrance on Hwy. 38 in Harrowsmith.

Gather your family and friends (who are in your Covid bubble) for a fun day out in nature on the picturesque trail.

The run/walk will feature staggered start times of 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 noon, with no more than 20 participants per time slot to allow for social distancing. Participants will receive a fun Rudolph inspired face mask. The participant who raises the most from each team (Napanee, Kingston and Sydenham Teams) will win a Cataraqui Conservation Annual Pass that will give them entry to Little Cataraqui Conservation Area for one year. Registration is required with a $35.00 entry fee per group. The registrant of each team must be at least 18 years of age. Once registered, participants can raise funds for their team via the online donation page at www.crca.ca/rudolphrun. To donate to a team, visit www.crca.ca/rudolphrun.

• There will be a selection of Christmas treats available at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith with a pick up date of Nov. 28th between 9:30 am and 11:30 am. You must pre-order before November 21st, The cost is $10.00 for 2 dozen. For more information and to order, call 613-3722410.

• The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club will be hosting their annual Santa Claus parade on Dec. 12th. Rumour has it that it will be an evening drive-by parade with lights at Centennial Park. Details are still under way so watch for the posters and also in this column. Unfortunately with Covid, the Christmas Open House will not be possible this year.

• Quote – “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” - Christopher Columbus. To submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or call/text 613-372-0917. NOTE CHANGE: The deadlines for inclusions are Sunday mornings of each week.

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• Congratulations to the parents of the Rev. Cheryl McMurray, Sybol and Maurice, who recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Campbellcroft.

• Deepest sympathy to Derek and Tracy Maschke in the loss of Tracy’s father, William Bruce “Bill” Snider who passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a brave 20 year battle with cancer.

• The population of Henderson has more than doubled with that two week family vacation of hunting season. Truck tires are crunching on the gravel, and the drivers are munching on pepperoni sticks, while the four wheelers are roaring by with eager hunters out for the chase. Pleased to say that fence and property lines are being honoured and folks are hunting safely. Our cooks are busy, busy, busy. Here’s a good hunting camp recipe to share to make super duper biscuits with the left over cooled bacon grease from breakfast.

• HEAVENLY HUNTING CAMP BISCUITS • 2 cups oor brushing (optional) • Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees, or if using a cook stove- pour on the wood and open the window. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Blend the bacon grease into the flour with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse meal with flakes of bacon grease mixed throughout. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then slowly pour in the buttermilk, stirring until a dough forms (if this happens with ¾ cup, stop; if not, keep slowly adding remaining butter milk until dough forms).Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead

a few times, then roll or pat the dough to ½ inch thick. Using a biscuit cutter, or the bottom of a cup, or glass, cut out as many rounds as possible. Reroll scraps and cut to get more biscuits. Transfer to a baking sheet, so that each one just touches its neighbor; they’ll “climb” each other as they bake.

Optional: Brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 450 F for 10 to 12 minutes, until the biscuits have risen and the tops have begun to brown. With my hot oven I’d use less heat and less time- sometimes turning it off part way through to make it more moderate. Serve warm with fresh honey and butter. It’s yummy in the tummy.

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

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• A set of keys was found on Holmes Road, West of Division Street. Missing yours? Call (613)353-7008.

• Hope all are re-energized this week thanks to that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night! Got my flu shot and saw that BIG Blue Moon. Still walking in the mornings – running is out of the question for a long time. Goal was to run on my birthday… If you see me walking next Tuesday, give me a toot! Deer hunting has begun! Take care and be safe.

Please remember to wear bright red or orange! Spooky House Decorating Contest winners: Best Overall Theme: Bev McNeill, 2932 Rutledge Rd., Most Creative: Jen Deline & Kids, 5073 Road 38, Best Scare Factor: Maureen Kyes, 3779 Daley Road and Honourable Mention: Lesley Colby, 4374 Battersea Rd. Congratulations to ALL the 11 participating households – a great effort for a new idea!

• Wow! Incredible! $8282.00 is the total received by Inverary Youth Activities from LCBO returnables left in the trailer and gifts in the donation jug at Northway Beer Store for the new washrooms at Ken Garrett Park! Thank you so very much to all who donated in this drive from August 1 to October 31. Every can, every bottle was needed and really appreciated. We have a matching donor. The staff at Northway Beer Store and return centre have given us complete support for both of our drives and we sincerely thank them for their patience and understanding. I will miss the “groans” heard from Dan, Mike and Josh as we would drive in with a load! The trailer will remain in the driveway until November 20th at the request of some local deer hunters.

2021 is just around the corner – watch for Spring and the return of the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road.

• Food Bank Drive sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club will be held Friday November 6th with drop off between 3 and 6pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. Jams, snacks for school lunches, soups and cereals are a few ideas. Your donations are supporting approximately 100 individuals in our area. Thank you for your contributions!

• Storrington Lion’s Club members sure know how to cook!

Delicious Pork Dinner last week. I know the club is very appreciative of the support for their dinners from the community. From my view point it is a win – win deal! If you missed the pork dinner – get ready for the Barbecued Beef Dinner on Saturday November 28th! Order your dinner(s) and choose a pick-up time by November 24th. Enjoy beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, tossed salad, roll and dessert! All yours for $20. Call 613-353-2257 to order.

• Something New! Welcome to Bin There Dump That – new in Inverary. On a recent visit to Inverary Pharmasave I dropped in on this new business which is right next door.

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• The Maberly Fairgrounds has rental space from Oct 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021 for storage of cars or boats. Please contact President Bill Cameron at 613-268-2549 or secretary Rosetta McInnes at 613-268-2548 for details.

• Rosetta McInnes - 613-268-2548 is writing a book on South Sherbrooke Sugar Camps past and present and would like the residents of old South Sherbooke to give her a call if they know of any old camps, or working camps, and have a picture or story to tell. She thanks everyone in advance.

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

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Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary - Day 234 Twenty things you do not know about my sweetheart, Johnnie Walker: 1. He needs a police scanner to keep up with his relatives. 2. He is famous for his bonfires. 3. People hear his car coming long before they see it. 4. Every pair of shorts he owns used to be a pair of pants. 5. He spends more time under his car than in it. 6. He always comes home from the garbage dump with more than he went with. 7. He refers to his ashtray as his savings account. 8. There is never any space in his car for a passenger (only me). 9. Sometimes he is driving the car being described by the police – it is not hard to describe. 10. When he cuts his grass, you never know what you will find – it could be barrels, lawn chairs, cars, etc. etc. 11. The promise ring that Johnnie gave me turned green after a week – I love green. 12. He was once hospitalized after eating at a hot chili contest. 13. The only blood test he has ever had was at a police station. 14. The emergency room nurse knows everyone in his family. 15.

He has a lovely shot glass collection. 16. The sexiest gown he ever gave me was from the hospital. 17. Johnnie never leaves the seat up in his bathroom as he doesn’t have one.

18. Johnnie won first prize for the most chickens in a coop.

19. He sometimes takes the road less travelled and gets lost.

20. His senior year was 5th grade. Love my hillbilly high-tech man Johnnie. Remember when: Remember when grownups seemed glamorous? Remember when people said please and thank you? Remember when moms called their kids in for supper at dusk? Remember when you played hideand-seek and climbed trees? Remember when you could go outside alone and go for walks and not be afraid? Remember when downtown seemed so far away? Remember when you caught lightning bugs in a jar? Remember when drug stores had fountains? Remember when most kids had a bike and you had a wish for each star? Remember when no one had a pedigreed dog? Remember when you read comic books by the ton? Remember when you bought penny candy? Remember when you drank chocolate milk and remember when you expected every day to be fun? If these simple things bring a smile to your face whenever they are heard or they’re told, it means you were lucky to have had such good times. It also means you're kinda old!

• Happy birthday to Linda Russell and Sandy McAdoo.

• Glad to have Pastor Phillip back as our pastor for another year.

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Heat Vs. Ice: Which Works Best For Treating Injuries?

Heat versus ice is a question most people have mulled over during their life after they have sustained an injury. Whether to treat an injury with a hot pad or an ice pack depends largely on the situation.

Applying ice or a cold pack works by reducing blood flow and pain sensation to a particular area. Cooling an injured area, especially a tendon or joint, can reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain. Ice is meant to calm down damaged surface tissues that are inflamed, red, hot and swollen. Think of icing as a way to simply dull the pain, and reduce inflammation, nothing more or nothing less.

Ice therapy is most beneficial in the first 24-72 hours of sustaining an injury.

After you have sustained an injury, you should aim to apply ice to the inflamed area as soon as possible. It is important not to treat an area with ice for too long, 10 - 15 minutes is fine, but no more than 20 minutes of cold therapy should be used at a time. Also, do not cool an area to the point where you are shivering. If you are already shivering, you should discontinue applying ice until you warm up.

The brain interprets an excess of cold as a threat and when the brain thinks there is something wrong going on it may amp up your area of pain as a defense mechanism.

Before you apply ice or a cooling pack to the injured area, always make sure there is a barrier between the ice and your skin. Whether it be a Ziploc bag or a washcloth, it’s imperative that the barrier exists. Applying ice directly on the skin can cause damage to the skin and tissues. Next weeks article will continue with heat therapy.

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neighbour on the left, coming from Sharbot Lake. I have watched you two build your own beautiful little home on some of the hottest days of the summer. You have done a wonderful job - it looks great. So “Howdy, neighbour”, hope to meet you face to face soon.

• Kyle Ganes of Mississippi is trying to get better internet for the community and now needs the community’s support to get Storm internet here. We need a minimum of 10 people to be interested in Storm. If you are interested, call Jason at 613-5676585 exstension 240 or email jriadick@ corp.storm.ca.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

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• Belated birthday wishes are extended to Riley Teal, Bryan Hannah, Jane Kelly, Mark Antoine, Sarah Price and Bettie Jardine.

• Some November birthdays are Nancy Fobert, Darcy Hartwick, Brandfon Tyson, Jamie Riddell, Heidi Riddell, Riley Merrigan, Jaimie Smith, Carmel Cowdy, Ted Brownrigg, Kristen St-Pierre, Bill White, Robert Goodberry, Rebecca Uens, Kathy Wisteard, Wanda Harrison, Doreen Cox and Pamela Larmon.

• Anniversaries are Ken and Eveline Cooke, Dustin and Brtittany Meeks, Roy and Joan Shepard and Jack and Joanne Deline.

• Remembrance day is November 11.

Let's give a moment of silence for all our veterans. I will be thinking of my father in-law, Archie Meeks Senior. He fought in World War 1 and was blinded and died many years later on remembrance day.

• All the residents at Sharbot Lake Retirement Home tested negative again for

Covid. Good luck hunting this week and stay safe, everyone. Cherish the family time between friends and relatives.

OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855 • At long last, the Ompah Community Centre and Library are now open. All participants are expected to follow the usual Covid-19 protocols; be well, upon entry, sanitize hands and sign in with contact information, wear a mask, and maintain social distance. After each group leaves, the hall will be sanitized and deep cleaned once a week. Numbers of participants are limited to under 27 but all are welcome to the following activities: • The Ompah Community Library is open Wed. and Sat. from 10:00-12:00. Only 1 person (or 2 immediate family members) are permitted in the library at a time and are encouraged to limit touching of items.

No charge for membership or internet use.

Contact John (613-479-2353) or Marily (613-479-2855 or seitz@xplornet.ca).

• Coffee Group is an opportunity to chat with other community members and get caught up on the local goings-on. Wed mornings from 10:00-11:30. Cost is $2 per visit. Contact Katie at 618-340-7887 or at katieworden39@gmail.com.

• Equipment Exercise Group meets Tues. and Thurs. morning from 10:00 to 11:00.

Work at your own pace on gym equipment, weights, videos, mats etc. Other participants will provide guidance if needed.

Cost is $2/visit or $5/month. Contact Kathy (613-479-2897 or donkat@xplornet.com).

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• Hope all had a safe and happy Halloween. Did you happen to notice the full "Blue" moon? Very fitting for Halloween night.

• The Lions’ Fruitcakes have arrived in Tichborne! Please contact Lion Dawn at 613 375-6318 to get yours.

• Deer season is upon us and has been.

Be really careful driving, as there seem to be deer jumping into our paths in the last little while. The cold, crisp nights have got them moving around more and also, there seems to be a lot of wolves or coyotes howling and on the prowl.

• Our deepest sympathy to all the family of the late Cleo Price.

• Thinking of you to Bob Clow.

• Have you got your snow tires on yet?

That white stuff last week was a reminder we should.

• Drive thru flu clinics are available on different dates in areas around us. Wear short sleeve shirts and your mask and have your health card handy. Kudos to the medical staff, the fire fighters and the township employees and others who ran a most efficient, professional, friendly and fast drive thru at the Granite Ridge Education Centre on Saturday. The weather sure was crispy, but most of the workers dressed for the climate.

• Most university and college students had last week off to prepare for their midterms. We wish them all the best as they continue on their learning journey despite this pandemic. Thanks to those who provide internet services for all those students taking their courses online.

• Remember to wear your poppy on Nov. 11. The legion also had face masks out this year.

• Sun Tuz once said, "The supreme act of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."

• Have a good week, keep up the great job in keeping our numbers low.

• Happy birthday to Angie Lee, Mark Brown, Julia Schall, Tricia Gaulton, Jeremy Lowery, Seth Willard, Paul Lowery, Charles Lowery, Brend Woodward, Rose MacPherson, and Becci Uens.

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• Perth Road United Church services are on-going. Seating is limited to 26 people due to social distancing. A podcast service is still available through the church website at pruc.ca. Both starting at 10:00am on Sunday mornings.

• Rudolph Run/Walk Fundraiser – November 21st - Gather your family and friends (who are in your COVID bubble) for the first-ever Rudolph Run/Walk, benefiting the Cataraqui Trail. The event runs from 10am to 1pm Saturday, November 21st.

Our beautiful trail needs your support to keep it in good condition for all who use it.

The cost is $35 to register a group/family of 5! All participants and volunteers receive a ‘Rudolph’ mask created by our own Perth Road Village Crafters!

You can choose from 2 and 5 kilometre options, or participate by just raising funds.

Start times are staggered, with no more than 20 participants per time slot. You can choose a start time of 10am, 11am or 12 noon. There are three start/finish sites: Napanee Teams: starting near the westernmost trailhead at Camden East (County Rd. 4).

Kingston Teams: starting at the trail entrance on Highway 38 in Harrowsmith.

Sydenham Teams: Starting at the kiosk at the corner of Bedford & Portland.

We could also run the event where the

trail crosses Perth Road if we had 5 volunteers.

(Please email cattrail.fun@gmail.com.)

Registration is required. Registrants must be 18 years old, although members of their group/family can be any age.

Once registered, participants can raise funds for their team via the online donation page at www.crca.ca/rudolphrun. The participant who raises the most from each team (Napanee, Kingston, Sydenham) will receive a Cataraqui Conservation Annual Pass.

All current COVID-19 pandemic protocols will be followed, including social distancing, and participants will be required to wear a mask.

For further details and registration visit www.crca.ca/registration. To donate to a team, visit www.crca.ca/rudolphrun. This event is made possible by The Friends of the Cataraqui Trail. To learn more about the Trail and the work of the Friends, visit www.cataraquitrail.ca.

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Rhonda Watkins 613-479-2447 rhonda139@gmail.com 613-264-5325 • When you are in Plevna visiting The Christmas Craft Fair at the Clar-Mill Hall this Saturday November 7th from 10-2pm, don’t miss out on stopping over at Creative Grapes for their grand opening from 11-2pm! Located in the Freshmart Building, they will be serving light refreshments.

There will be a ballot box draw and wine bottling demonstrations for us to enjoy!

With 18 wines on the go and people booking up spots daily, they suggest that you get your orders in by Nov 20 for Christmas wine orders!

• Ardoch’s St Killians Church Bake and Chilli Sale was a great success! There were lots of goodies for everybody to enjoy and a wonderful crowd turned out! Thanks to the community for their tremendous support!

• Congratulations to Trina Gorr, who was the lucky Clarendon School Auction winner for October! Clarendon Parent Council will be doing another Auction at Lookout Home Hardware for the month of November, and this time it will be a yummy basket full of goodies! This auction will run until November 26th. Good luck!

• Bell Cell Tower Update: I would just like to thank everybody that is continuing to contact me with your name, address and internet/cell phone provider. Any positive changes will not happen overnight, but there is strength in numbers, so the larger our list, the more effective we will be as a community!

Sydenham Karen Brawley

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• Well, Sydenham, we did it - pulled off a pretty good community effort Halloween.

Well done, everyone. Hoping everyone enjoyed themselves, whether you chose to trick or treat or hold a smaller, spooky gathering amongst your ghouls, I’m sure there was lots of fun and goodies to be had.

• How many of you wanted to not just turn back the clocks, but perhaps the year? Skip back to 2019 and attempt a redo of 2020.

Don’t forget to check your smoke detectors and change batteries. So November, welcome! We are ready for whatever new twists are thrown at us. I know Hallmark has started their Christmas movies. So if you're in the spirit to start your Christmas shopping, try to keep it local as much as possible. Our local businesses and their staff are here for you; let’s try to be here for them. After all, Sydenham rocks.

• Hoping all those hunters who are out there looking to bag their trophy buck have a good hunting season. Got a good hunting tale/story or trophy catch and want to share it and pictures? Shoot me an email at karenofsyd@bell.net.

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Remembrance Services Not The Same This Year, But The Sentiments Are

by Craig Bakay

B

ack when we seniors were school children, Nov. 11 was the day we all gathered to remember the veterans, usually with an assembly and a march to the cenotaph where the veterans would solemnly assemble to place wreathes, listen to prayers, a reading of In Flanders Fields and a rendition of The Last Post.

That was long before the Covid-19 pandemic hit and changed everything.

For one thing, large gatherings, even outdoors, aren’t a good idea and students won’t be visiting cenotaphs. In fact, Royal Canadian Legion members have either drastically cut back or cancelled services entirely and there will be no indoor gatherings.

But that doesn’t mean we won’t remember those who will not grow old.

You see, there’s a very good reason we set Nov. 11 aside to remember our Armed Forces.

The world, as we have all known it, is a direct result of what they did, the sacrifices they made. All of the freedoms, opportunities and blessings we enjoy today would likely not be possible had they not answered the call to fight territorial expansion and oppression in the 20th Century.

In 1914, war broke out in Europe as a result of a series of misguided treaties, pacts and agreements between the nations of the time. It was a different time, with Kings and Tsars who were always looking for more territory to rule. They had made agreements to help one another in times of need (war) but really it was as much about power and greed as anything.

When the First World War ended in 1918, the political map of the world had been re-drawn. Officially that war, the “War to End All Wars”, concluded at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. In 1919, King George V of England decreed that day, Nov. 11, be set aside to remember those sacrifices, and honour the fallen.

Many things changed following that war, from the advancement of technology with things like airplanes and machine guns, to the beginnings of the end of empires. Canada, in fact, truly became a nation unto herself and contributed

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However, the peace won at so dear a cost didn’t last long.

Great Britain, France, the United States and others laid much of the blame for the war on Germany, insisting on punishments and reparations laid out in the Treaty of Versailles.

Those reparations created a Germany that couldn’t function through the great German delegates in Versailles 1919: Professor Walther Schücking, Reichspostminister Johannes depression and was one Giesberts, Justice Minister Otto Landsberg, Foreign Minister Ulrich Graf von Brockdorff-Rantzau, of the factors in the rise of Prussian State President Robert Leinert, and financial advisor Carl Melchior By Bundesarchiv, Adolf Hitler in the ’30s. At the same time, Benito Mussolini Bild 183-R01213 / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index. led Italy on a series of land php?curid=5436001 grabs and Japan invaded and minds. They are cold, tired, hurt, lonely. many of her neighbours, most notably Manchurian China.

There are literally no soldiers still alive who fought in World Humanity, it seemed, had not learned her lesson, still want- War 1. There are precious few from World War II and even ing to grab as much territory and power as possible, and Korean veterans are few and far between. Soldiers from prepared to kill in order to get it. more recent conflicts often suffer from PTSD and can not yet In September of 1939, Hitler’s Germany invaded Poland bring themselves to talk about their experiences. and the second “War to End All Wars”, World War II, was But all soldiers who have seen conflict have had those on. same experiences.

It lasted until August of 1945 when the U.S.A. dropped And that’s what we should remember. atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

We need to remember that not only did they suffer injuries There have been many wars since, Korea and Viet Nam and indignities, they missed birthdays, and Christmases, come to mind, not to mention Yugoslavia and the Gulf War, and all the things modern people take for granted. but none have reached the global scale that the two World So, while there may not be many formal ceremonies this Wars did. year, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, take a minBut one thing every war has in common is that soldiers ute (or better, two) to remain silent, think about their sacrifight and die. They suffer unthinkable insults to their bodies fices, and say “Thank You” when your silence is done. ■

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Arden Vet Will Miss Remembrance Day

By Jeff Green obert Miller, and his wife Donna, became full time residents in the Arden area in 1993, when Robert retired after a 35 - year career in the Canadian military. He has been a mainstay at the Arden Legion ever since.

During his military career, Robert, who is better known as Fish, a nickname from his High School days in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, was stationed in many locations across Canada: Petawawa, Trenton, Kingston, Winnipeg, Regina.

He was one of the officers Remembrance Day in Mountain Grove. File Photo who was deployed in MontreOf course, all the people that I knew from the military have al when the War Measures Act was declared in 1970, where he retired by now,” he said. was located at a hydro station guarding the hydro towers.

“This year he will be staying home on November 11, unless He also served in Germany for two four year stints with NATO, and as a peacekeeper with the United Nations in both he decides to go out deer hunting.

But while he would rather spend Remembrance Day as he Egypt and Cyprus.

He joined the military after the end of the Korean War, and has every other year, he said that dealing with the threat posed the dangerous peacekeeping mission to Yugoslavia took place by COVID-19 takes precedence.

Maybe his attitude toward the pandemic comes from his milia year before he retired, but he was not assigned to that conflict. tary career, but in his view “we all need to do what we are told He did serve in some more dangerous locations, but he said he was always careful to follow directions and “do what we were we need to do, and that way we can get through this.”

Living as he does on a rural property, he is able to hunt and told to do. As part of the signal corps I was always stationed at fish, two of his favourite past-times, pandemic or no. Every the base, I wasn't in the infantry so it was less risky.”

Each year, during the Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Ar- week or so, he heads to Napanee to shop, and to visit with den, he places the wreaths for NATO and the United Nations. family living along the way. All in all he seems to be taking the But not this year, and he will not only miss the ceremony, the COVID-19 restrictions in stride, and since he is now 80, he said that he has to be more careful. camaraderie as well.

A platoon from CFB Kingston comes to Arden and Mountain He used to go to the Legion regularly, but has been staying Grove for the ceremony each year, and since he was stationed away most of the time after it reopened, not wanting to mingle in Kingston when he retired, he used to visit with former col- too much. leagues each year, over the famous Arden Legion moose meat “But if they need anything, they know they can call me and I'm ready to help out, like always” he said. ■ chili.

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She stood so erect, so straight and so tall When two uniformed soldiers came and paid her the call She knew before they spoke, what they would say That her son William Henry had been taken away.

They told of his bravery for such a young man How he died at Vimy Ridge in a far away land.

When they left, she cried till there were no more tears Said aloud "William Henry you could have had many more years.

Oh Willie, dear why did you enlist, why did you go?

Then she heard his soft voice, so familiar and low, "You know, Ma, I thought I should do what I could, You know that I liked to hunt and my aim was good.

My friends and I talked of the places we'd visit and see, And I wanted to help for everyone's liberty.

I'm ok Ma, I'll watch over you from above Give everyone a hug, for I'm sending down my love.

I know we'll meet again on that far distant shore Where the world will be at peace and war....no more."

She nodded her head gently and said with such pride, "You are right my Son, and I know even though you died.

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by the Rev. Jean Brown (United Church of Canada) ovember is a month of memories and remembering with Sunday, November 8 being National Aboriginal Veterans Day, and November 11 being the National Day of Remembrance. With COVID precautions, all services will be scaled back back.

Like our ancestors who made sacrifices serving in the wars, we too are making sacrifices as we fight the COVID battle.

It is bringing out the most heroic efforts offered by our front-line workers, health care specialists, businesses, as we all wisely wear masks, social distance, limit our contacts, get tested and encourage/ pray for one another in isolation.

So we are the current “COVID soldiers” remembering the past war heroes and heroines. One of those was my father, the late Duff Brown of Mindemoya, who served in World War 2. He fought in the liberation of Holland, where his brother-in-law the late Doug Wagg of Mindemoya, gave his life dismantling land mines after the war was over. After the war was over, my dad came home to Mindemoya while Doug was buried in Groesbeek cemetery in Holland.

Like many veterans, my dad rarely talked of “the war” but he would often wisely say that when the bombs dropped and the bullets whizzed overhead, everyone in the fox holes believed in God. In other words, the memories of loss of life, bombs, guns, served as a reminder to him that God was present in the war years and is always present, and that we are not alone. It became the basis for his belief system and subsequently for my personal belief too, for which I’m truly grateful. The biblical sense of remembering is captured in his way of looking at memories- for the

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by Joshua Dyer (aged 14) One thousand men are walking Walking side by side Singing songs from home The spirit as their guide they walk toward the light milord they walk towards the sun they smoke and laugh and smile together no foes to outrun these men live on forever in the hearts of those they saved a nation truly grateful for the path of peace they paved they march as friends and comrades but they do not march for war step closer to salvation a tranquil steady corps the meadows lit with golden beams a beacon for the brave the emerald grass untrampled a reward for what they gave they dream of those they left behind and know they dream of them forever in those poppy fields there walks one thousand men

biblical sense of remembering is to let all memories point to God, and to take the past actions, memories and to use them as a spring board of knowledge to create a new future.

So, if we take that method of remembering - that is to take the past and to use it as a spring board, with God's help, to create a new future, then we are honouring God and the sacrifices of those who fought for the freedom and peace we know today. Today we are asked to look back and to choose, to choose the things of God, the things that will make for peace.

And the message for us is the same message that every veteran of every battle or peacekeeping effort will tell you - everyone in the fox holes believes in a higher power, a holy one, an “other”. Like those brave soldiers who served, and fought, we are asked to be the modernday soldiers, working for peace, striving for justice for all people, following COVID guidelines, and making a difference wherever we are.

What does that look like today? To me it looks like a different kind of war/struggle, one that promotes or acts upon human rights, respect, building understanding and compassion for others. May we promote the peace of evil confronted, injustice exposed and the striving for reconciliation.

Let us chose non-violence and use the biblical tools, ideas and insights of Jesus Christ to craft peace, to shape communities based on love, understanding and compassion for others. Guided by the holy presence of a higher power, one who does not forget us, let us truly and prayerfully remember. ■

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November 5, 2020

South Frontenac Council, Nov 3

By Wilma Kenny (As you will have read, our printer has changed the deadline for Frontenac News to Monday.

And a bonus treat for you, the reader: this change introduces elements of suspense, time-warp and mystery into my Council report: what you now have in your hands on Thursday Nov 5 is an outline of the items South Frontenac Council was planning to discuss on Tuesday November 3rd. But how did it all turn out? What did they decide? Did tempers flare? Were desks thumped?

You can find the answers now, posted online at Frontenac News, and/or read them in next week’s paper, when we will also be bringing you yet another cliff-hanger episode of: South Frontenac Council — What Will They Do Next?)

Two (virtual) public meetings are scheduled: the first is to consider an application request from owners Carl and Joan Sortberg to rezone two parcels of land on New Morin Road which lie partially within in the Knowlton Lake watershed, in order to permit residential development.

Knowlton Lake is classified as an at-capacity (for development) lake trout lake. This means no more subsurface sewage systems can be located in the Knowlton watershed.

However, Section 5.2.8(a) of the Township’s Official Plan specifies special or unique circumstances where Council may consider the creation of new lots within 300 metres of an at-capacity lake trout lake, in consultation with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Although the lots in question are within 300 metres of Knowlton Lake, they are also on a drainage divide between the Wilton Creek watershed and the Knowlton Lake sub-watershed. The requested RU-59 zoning will require any sewage systems on the parcels to be located a minimum of 40 metres setback from the front lot line, on that portion of the land which is in the Wilton Creek watershed.

MECP, Cataraqui Conservation, and KFL&A Public Health have no objections to this application.

The second public meeting is to receive comments about a plan to rezone lands on Pine Point Lane, Storrington (on Dog Lake) from Rural to Limited Service Residential — Waterfront in order to enable development on waterfront properties that are accessed

by a private lane. There are no objections from the Health Unit, Parks Canada or the CRCA. One resident, Mike McCall, has requested a similar zone change on his property, which lies within the proposed development area.

Tender and Financing of Multipurpose Facility at Centennial Park, Harrowsmith A report prepared by Mark Segsworth, Public Works Manager, recommends Council accept the bid of $140,000. from Wemp &Smith Construction for installation of this facility. This bid, lower by $100,000 than the only other bid received, is still $40,000. over the $100,000 budgeted for the project.(a combination of $15,000 raised by the Stocksport Club, and $85,0000 from Development Charges.) An additional $20,000 was anonymously donated, and Segsworth is further recommending that Council approve reallocating the remaining $20,000 from the Storrington Centre renovations, which came in $48,000 under budget. Staff does not feel that reduced pricing would be likely if the project were to be deferred and re-tendered in 2021.

Potential Delivery of On-site Sewage System Services for Frontenac Townships In January 2020, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health announced their intent to no longer carry out their responsibilities for sewage systems under the Ontario Building Code Act (OBC) and associated regulations effective January 1, 2021.

In response, South Frontenac has hired a Deputy Chief Building Official who will be able to provide these services in-house. Staff discussions with the other three Frontenac Townships indicate that none of them have a sufficient volume of developments to justify creating a similar position, but together the total workload would support the hiring of a single inspector.

CAO Carbone is bringing a recommendation to Council that South Frontenac Township consider hiring an additional staff member to deliver sewage system planning and inspection services to the other three Frontenac Townships. This would allow for coordination with other inspections, make use of South Frontenac’s land management software system, improve alignment with

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey a portion of road allowance as set out and described below: Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4, Township of Olden, being Part 2, 13R3495 Central Frontenac, being part of PIN 36221-0064 (McColl -1126 Richmond Lane)

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact a By-Law to stop up, close and convey a portion of road allowance as set out and described below: Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 3 and 4, Township of Hinchinbrooke, being Part 2, 13R12825 Central Frontenac, being PIN 36156-0193 (Martin)

This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 10th of November, 2020 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.

This proposed closing is to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on Tuesday the 10th of November, 2020 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear any person who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard either in person or by his or her Counsel, Solicitor or Agent.

Due to the state of emergency and the ongoing pandemic, our meeting will be held virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on November 10th, 2020. Connection instructions to the meeting will also be available on our website on November 6th, 2020

Due to the state of emergency and the ongoing pandemic, our meeting will be held virtually. Anyone wishing to attend the public meeting must contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 237 or cdeachman@centralfrontenac. com to register and obtain log-in or phone-in instructions no later than noon on November 10th, 2020. Connection instructions to the meeting will also be available on our website on November 6th, 2020

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Eastern Ontario Regional Network – Cell Gap & High Speed Internet Projects

by Jeff Green When the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC) began meeting early in 2000's, their main purpose was to form a lobby group in order to secure more provincial funding for highways and other fixed infrastructure, in the wake of provincial downloading under the Mike Harris government.

The research that the EOWC undertook revealed that the long term cost to keep up the roads and bridges in rural Eastern Ontario municipalities, far outstripped the revenue that the municipalities receive through property taxes.

The lobbying started then, and continues to this day.

As time went on, the EOWC began to look at new forms of infrastructure, information infrastructure.

They decided to establish the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), a not-forprofit corporation devoted to bringing better Internet and cell service to their communities.

While the major players in the information business, Bell, Telus and Rogers, were happy to invest in larger communities where consumers are concentrated, the up-front cost in rural areas, to build out cell and internet capacity, outstripped the potential for profit.

What EORN did with its first project was to leverage provincial and federal funding commitments with commitments from its member

municipalities, including Frontenac County, to create a pool of money. This money was intended to create an incentive, for the three major corporations, to look again at rural areas they had bypassed.

The first EORN project was intended to bring what was then considered high speed internet, 10megabits per second of download speed and 1 megabit of upload speed, to 95% of Eastern Ontario residents. For a competitive price.

Using a variety of technologies, including a subsidy for satellite service in some cases, the project was completed.

But EORN was just getting started.

As Lisa Serverson, EORN stakeholder relations officer, outlined to a meeting of Frontenac County Council last month, the cell-gap coverage project that Frontenac County has supported, is proceeding to the next phase, early in 2021. The goal of the cellgap project is to: achieve 99% cell coverage in the Eastern Ontario region where people live, work and travel, so they can make and receive cell phone calls” she said.

The project also has a goal of 95% coverage for a higher level of service to support email, web browsing and social media, and 85% coverage with a level of service necessary to support video conferencing, streaming and other more data intensive applications. The project includes $151 million in government money ($71 million each

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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-04-20 (Nolan/Furlong) Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac received an application under Section 34 of the Planning Act to rezone the subject lands from Waterfront Residential and Rural to a single zone being Waterfront Residential.

The rezoning is being sought as a condition of lot addition application B-22-20-HI.The application has been deemed complete. The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The public meeting will be held on the 24th day of November, 2020 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by November 20th on the Township website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, please contact Megan Rueckwald, Manager of Community Planning at 613-548-9400 ext. 351. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca.

from the federal and provincial governments and $10 million from EORN members) and $61 million from the telecom providers. The project will result in build outs over the next 5 years.

The next project that EORN is taking on is to achieve the aspirational goal, identified by the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), of 50 megabits of download speed and 10 megabits of upload speed per second in 90% of Canadian households.

The EORN goal is to achieve that level of speed in 95% of the places where people live in Eastern Ontario.

Currently, according to Serverson, 46% of rural homes and businesses have access to 50/Mbps (megabits per second).

The estimated cost to accomplish the 95%goal is $500 to $750 million, and Frontenac County's estimated cost is over $30 million.

Looking even further ahead, EORN is also considering what would be necessary to bring 1Gbps (1 gigabit per second) service to households and businesses. That project is estimated to cost $1.2 -$1.6 billion regionally and almost $92 million in Frontenac County.

Frontenac County has been supportive

of EORN's efforts thus far, being one of the first to commit funds when requested. Central Frontenac Mayor Frances Smith has been a member of the EORN executive for a few years and is starting her second year as Vice-Chair of the Board, overseeing its operations.

At the meeting in October, Serverson pointed out that municipalities can help the cell gap project move into its active phase by identifying suitable locations for tower construction.

North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins asked about a tower project in his municipality that has raised controversy in recent months, in Snow Road.

“How long will we have to wait until that tower is bringing service to local residents?”

Higgins asked.

Serverson said that the Snow Road Tower is not related to the EORN cell gap project, which is not at that stage yet.

“I do know there are some cases where companies secure land, then it sits on the land for 2 or 3 years and sometimes the towers don't get built, but I don't know any of the specifics about that project,” she said.

Frontenac County Council expressed its continued support for EORN. ■

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Central Frontenac

Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-03-20 (Rosnak) Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac received an application under Section 34 of the Planning Act to rezone a portion of the subject lands to increase the waterbody setback to 50 meters for the main building and septic system as a condition of severance application B-19-20-OS. The application has been deemed complete. The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The public meeting will be held on the 24th day of November, 2020 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by November 20th on the Township website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, please contact Megan Rueckwald, Manager of Community Planning at 613548-9400 ext. 351. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca.

Subject Property: The property is legally known as Part Lot 7, Concession 11, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, municipally known as 1172 Sparks Lane.

Subject Property: The property is legally known as Part Lots 1-2, Concession 8, Geographic Township of Oso, municipally located along Crow Lake Road with frontage on Bobs Lake. The subject property is approximately 186 acres in area, with the retained lands to be rezoned being approximately 156 acres and the severed portion being 30 acres.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from Waterfront Residential and Rural to a single zone being Waterfront Residential as a condition of consent. The Committee of Adjustment approved lot addition application B-22-20-HI at their October meeting. The benefitting lands from the lot addition are zoned Waterfront Residential; following the rezoning, the newly expanded lot will be zoned entirely Waterfront Residential.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to increase the waterbody setback for the main building and septic system on the retained lands as a condition of severance application B-19-20-OS. Through the review of the severance application, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority evaluated the site and recommended an enhanced setback from 30 meters (standard waterbody setback) to 50 meters for the retained lands.

Appeal Rights If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

Appeal Rights If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned.

Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned.

Additional Information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending.

Additional Information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 30th day of October, 2020.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 30th day of October, 2020.

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227

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Card of Thanks Storrington Lions Club sends a huge thank you to all who contributed to the success of our recent Roast Pork Dinner: Dreaming Acres, Sands Produce, Wallace Beef, Roger Azulay, Bryce Burns, members, volunteers and our community supporters.

OBITUARY

Cleo Isabel Price (MacCrimmon) February 16, 1935 – October 29, 2020 Surrounded by the love of her family mom has left us to be reunited with her dancing partner our Dad. Mom passed away at Helen Henderson Care Centre. Cleo was the wife of the late Grant Price for 46 years. She was the daughter of Sam and Mabel MacCrimmon, predeceased by her son in law Jeff and her nephew David.

Loving mother of Judy (Jim), Janice (Bob), Wanda (Richard), Michael (Patti).

Special Aunt/Mom of Brenda (late Rob) & Gary (Donna). She will be greatly missed by her Grandchildren Jilene (Greg), Jessi, Jonathan (Angela), Lindsey (Kyle), Erin, Blayne (Mallory), Coleman (Jenn), Erika(Joe), Josh (Rebecca), Lyndon & Matilda. Great Grandma to Mason, Dylan, Logan, Daine, Coleman, Reid, Ethan, Chase, Marissa, Spencer, Tyson, Adalyn, Lyla & Sam. Caring Aunt to Robert (Sarah) their children Taylor, Austin, Blake, Sheena (Devon) their children Chloe, Maddy & Oliver, Zack (Melissa) their children Owen & Aiden, Adam (Alicia) their children Chase & Caine, Marc (Talya) their children Yanik, Eli & Jax. Sister to Norma (late Ray), sister in law Ada (late Dale), the late Geraldine (Fred), Graydon (Laura), Donald (Doris), Marion (Howard) & Erma.

Sister in law of Irene, Adabelle ( late Elwood), Jackie (Frona), Darrel (late Doreen), Ivan (Lenore), Gerald (Norma), brother in law Elgin (late Norene), the late Ronnie (Elva), Dale (Velma). Mom retired from Dupont to do the things she enjoyed, her family, travelling with Dad, snowmobiling, horse rides in the wagon and sleigh, & camping. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Helen Henderson Care Centre for the compassion & care she was given “you are a wonderful bunch”.

For those who wish donations can be made to Gibson’ Family Health Care Charitable Foundation or Olden Fire Fighters Assn. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com.

OBITUARY Struthers, John (Jack) Wesley

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Dad, on October, 23, 2020 in his 88th year . Jack has gone to join his beloved wife Roberta in Heaven.

Lovingly remembered by his children Robert Struthers , Judi (Bill) Vanderfeltz, Susan Struthers, Lisa (Dan) Lensen and Ann (Pete) Stailkovich.

He is survived by his grandchildren Matt Struthers, Ben (Brigid) Struthers, Mackenzie (John) Ebelher, Bill (Melissa) Vanderfeltz, Jenn (Kyle) Leeder, Brittany (Josh) Cox, Brianna (Colin) Tolls, Jade VanLuven, Nathan and Isaac Lensen, Ryan (Shyanne) Struthers, John and Paige Struthers, Dominic Stailkovich.

As well as 6 great grandchildren. He is also fondly remembered by so many people in his life as "Grandpa Jack " Dear brother of Lorraine Embury (Sonny), Don, Wayne (Carolyn), Ronnie (Bev), Linda Ackerman (Finley), sister-in-laws Wilma Struthers, Eileen Maillie, Helen Pettitt, and brother-inlaws Sterling Allen and Harold Giles (Maylene). Predeceased by his parents John and Gwendolyn (nee Scales), siblings Verna Hornbeck, Wendell, Gord, Jim, Sharon Allen, Margaret Thompson and infant brother. Brother-in-laws George Hornbeck, Reg Thompson, Ron Pettitt, and sister in law Elsie Struthers.

He will forever be in our hearts and thoughts.

In keeping with Jack's wishes he will be cremated and small private family burial at Sydenham cemetery at a later date.

Donations to the alzheimers society would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be made at www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

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What’s Up in the Night Sky? – November 2020

by Fred Barrett

W

e have a meteor shower this month that is one of my favourites.

It’s the Leonid shower which has its radiant or source point, near the bright star Regulus in the constellation Leo the Lion. The meteors come from the debris trail of the Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle.

The Earth will be plowing through these debris bits from about November 6th through to the 30th with a peak number of meteors on the morning of November 17th. We’re in luck with our observing on that night since the Moon will be a very thin faint crescent and allow us to observe the faintest of meteors. As the night progresses and the radiant climbs higher above the horizon, more mete-

BIRTH STODDARD

Mom, Dad & big brothers Logan, Oliver and Lochlan welcomed Millie Farron into the family on July 29, 2020. Grandparents are Valerie & Randy Stoddard and Sharon and Rodger MacMunn. Great grandparents are Lauretta Barker and James & Robere Keirstead.

Thanks to the doctors & staff at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital.

Heather MacMunn & Lucas Stoddard

OBITUARY

Andanoff, Norman Boris – Passed away peacefully at home in Cloyne after a courageous battle surrounded by his family Monday, November 2, 2020 at the age of 72.

Devoted husband of the late Karen Maltby of 30 years. Cherished father of Cesha Mazurski (James), Carolyn Burr (John) and Kyle Andanoff. He will be forever missed by his grandchildren Cade, Caley, Chloe, Cassie, Izsak, Zachery, Kimmy and Jimmy as well as his 6 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by special cousin Jackie Chapell “Fuzzy”. Predeceased by his parents Boris and Cecilia Andanoff. Cremation has taken place and the family will host a Celebration of Norm’s Life at a later date. Thank you to the medical team in Northbrook who provided exceptional care and compassion for our father over the last several years. Donations made in Norm’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.

We love you with all our hearts, Until we meet again

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ors will streak across the sky with peak viewing time occurring about 3 am to sunrise. The Leonids are fast moving and can leave noticeable, long lasting trails of ionized gas that can be blown into weird shapes by high altitude winds.

Hourly rates of more than 15 meteors can be expected.

In early evening, Jupiter and Saturn shine as lovely pair in the south before they set around 11 pm. If you’re up early, Venus and Mercury are eye candy in the east near the bright star Spica at the base of Virgo. A special sight on the 13th is Mercury near the horizon below the thin crescent Moon, and Venus, very bright, above the crescent.

Mars is now getting more distant from us as the Earth moves away from it in its faster inner orbit but it’s still eminently viewable for a few weeks. Sadly the computer that controls my telescope and especially the software that controls a special camera that allows me to obtain close up images of Mars, is still in the process of being reinstalled on a new (previously enjoyed, uh, I mean used. Hey, I’m not rich) computer. I will have to wait another 2 years for an opportunity to image Mars. Oh well, there’s still lots of stuff up there to observe and image when my jigsaw puzzle of stuff is back together again.

Highlights:

November 1: Daylight savings ends.

Forgot eh? You’re an hour ahead of the rest of the world, who didn’t.

November 8, Last quarter moon. November 13, The thin crescent moon passes close to Venus and Mercury, November 14: The Moon is at perigee -355, 760 Kilometres. November 15: New Moon. November 17: Leonid meteor shower is at its peak. November 21, First quarter Moon. November 26, The Moon is at apogee – 403,540 kilometres.

November 29: My Birthday: A celestial event. November 30, Full Moon. This Moon is the Full Beaver Moon. Beavers head for their lodges signaling humans to retreat to their lodges or head south to warmer climes. Whoops, not this year for the snowbirds.

Remember, it’s always a great month for looking up!

“The Beginner’s Observing Guide by Leo Enright is an invaluable companion for adventures in the sky. It also contains useful star charts. It can be ordered from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at www.rasc.ca/publications. A subscription to our very own excellent Canadian astronomy magazine “SkyNews” can be arranged at the RASC website as well.

Let me know how your observing has gone this month especially if you saw anything unusual. I got a few emails last month reporting meteor sightings and also strange satellites flying in formation across the sky. Check the SpaceX website for an answer about the satellites.

I enjoy the feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions you can contact me through this paper or email me at fred.barrett2@sympatico.ca .

Clear Skies! Fred.

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Lake Links Connects Cottagers Online

Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter, drivers abstract and detailed resume including references, by 13:00 Friday November 13th, 2020 to the undersigned.

by John Curran atersheds Canada hosted its 19th Annual Lake Links Workshop late last month and the sessions proved educational and entertaining for the more than 200 participants.

As the theme “Effective Engagement for Positive Action,” suggested, this year folks involved in the event learned how to better connect with their lake, family, and lake community to discover ways to protect the lake environment and ecosystem.

Presented in 2020 as a free online webinar due to COVID-19, Lake Links has traditionally been an in-person conference and it will likely return to that format once the pandemic abates.

Three presentations comprised the agenda and all are now available online for anyone who couldn’t attend the day of the event.

The first session, an update on a “Social Engagement study on Rideau Canal with Parks Canada,” was presented by Isha Mistry and Christine Beaudoin, University of Ottawa, and Dr. Steven Cooke, Carleton University.

“What we’re doing here is equally relevant to many of the other lakes adjacent to the system, but not necessarily connected to it,” said Cooke.

Focusing on stakeholder perspectives from the Lower Cataraqui – specifically Cranberry, Dog and Colonel By Lakes – Mistry said their research highlighted perceptions people had about deteriorating water quality and its related management and governance.

“These results helped

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

November Is Diabetes Awareness Month

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AUTOMOTIVE

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JUNK REMOVAL

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PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured.

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea.

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PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300

Reporting to the Manager of Roads and Waste, the full-time operator is to provide a variety of construction, snow/ ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public.

Ideally the successful candidate would: • have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks safely and efficiently; • possess knowledge of road construction and maintenance activities, and safety procedures; • possess knowledge of road maintenance and construction standards, by-laws and other applicable legislation; • have a class “DZ” drivers’ license; • be willing to obtain an “AZ” drivers’ license; • live and/or board within a thirty (30) minute radius of the Denbigh Yard.

This is a unionized position and the compensation for this position is $24.65 per hour.

Brett Reavie, Manager of Road & Waste roadsandwaste@addingtonhighlands.ca Township of Addington Highlands P.O. Box 89, 72 Edward St. Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 telephone: (613) 336-2286 fax: (613) 336-2847 The Township of Addington Highlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Human Rights Code. The Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or the assessment process to applicants with disabilities

inform us on how we can effectively mobilize local knowledge to improve environmental conditions and governance practices,” she explained. It is available for viewing in its entirety at https://youtu. be/SNPMh4x_X4U. The second discussion, titled “How lake associations and organizations can use technology to stay connected and engage their members,” was presented by Terry Rees and Michelle Lewin, Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations (FOCA).

Lewin highlighted a FOCA survey in which its member cottager associations identified email (42 per cent) as the most common and effective way to stay connected with members. She also pointed out that when she looked at the 79 per cent of respondents to this year’s survey who said their engagement with members was either “up or steady,” some trends started to emerge.

“They have more than just one or two volunteers that are doing the work,” she said. “Around six or more seemed to be the sweet spot.”

She added that none of the successful groups were charging less than $20 a year for member dues.

“A lot of our groups worry about charging a fee that’s higher and yet we noticed that those who are successful don’t undersell themselves,” she said.

This session can be seen at https://youtu.be/lY2qbmpYfLA. Finally, “What families can do to stay connected to nature and the lake,”

submitted by Christine Kennedy Blue is the universal colour!

No, it isn’t pink, itit doesn’t involve breast checks, or gootball players, or t-shirts with catch all phrases!

It’s about being grateful that you or your loved one wakes up in the morning. Its about the 3am blood sugar checks, the Low blood sugars, the needles, and or the meds.

It’s the smell of insulin on your hands after changing a pump site or filling a syringe. It’s learning how to cope with the depressing feeling that you are a pin cushion.

by Rebecca Whitman, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, rounded out the event and is online at https://youtu.be/ tAMg6QT9aT0.

“Don’t be afraid to get in there and really explore and get connected with the lake and land around you,” she said, adding not to worry about getting dirty – kids will likely enjoy it more if you do.

“One fairly low-tech and easy activity to do is to see what types of things you can find around the shoreline,” she said. You can even use a kitchen strainer if you don’t have access to a net, she added.

“The kids can see what they’re catching,” she said.

During the event, organizers also handed out the 2020 Gord Rodgers Memorial Award to Karen and Murray Hunt. This award is given to someone who engages their community, promotes stewardship by example, and goes above and beyond for their lake.

Karen and Murray have been long-time advocates and volunteers in the Otty Lake community and continue to help with a myriad of initiatives.

Organization and monetary support of this event is shared annually by a number of regional partner groups, including: Cataraqui Conservation, Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA), Friends of the Tay Watershed, Lake Networking Group, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, S.M. Blair Family Foundation, and Watersheds Canada. ■

It is about learning the ‘good foods’, and how to cope well with Diabetes.

That for some, the reality of being diabetic can affect how people live it every day!

This year, Sydenham and District Lions Club have put a display with information in one of the windows at Memory Lane Flowers & Gifts who donated the space for this!

Check out the info, and pamphlets are available inside the flower shop!

We can all try our best to beat this!

‘Lions supporting Diabetes Awareness’

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•Make multiple trips to the pharmacy to pick up your refills.

•Sometimes forget to call in your refills.

•Occasionally run out of medication between refills Visit us today or give our Pharmacist a call at 613-653-6337 to see about synchronizing your medications to be refilled on the same day.

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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.

Tuesday November 3

HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOT CLINIC 10am-2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Hosted by Sydenham Medical Centre. Drive through - required - masks, short sleeves, and valid health card,

Wednesday November 4

VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church.

This, and every Wednesday from 10 am until 1 pm. Social distancing protocols in effect. One person will be allowed in store at a time or 2 from the same family. Bring your own mask, hand sanitizing will be required

upon entry.

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HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOT CLINIC 2pm-6pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

McNichols Construction Ltd. 1238 Westport Road Godfrey ON K0H 1T0 Hereby, gives notice that application has been made for a Category 3, Class ‘A’ Licence to excavate aggregate from a Pit of 18.4 hectares, located in: Concessions: 1 and 2 Local Municipality: South Frontenac

Application is for a new Pit. Annual Tonnage Condition applied for is 100,000 tonnes A detailed site plan and report(s) for the proposal can be viewed by contacting the Applicant at McNicholsConstructionLtd@gmail.com to request a copy.

Any person(s) wishing to object to this application must send, in writing, their objection with reason(s) to the Applicant and to the office of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at the addresses below. Note: E-mail submissions are acceptable however they must contain the objector's complete postal mailing address where a response can be delivered. E-mail objections which do not contain a postal address will not be considered acceptable.

McNichols Construction Ltd. 1238 Westport Road Godfrey ON K0H 1T0 Email: McNicholsConstructionLtd@gmail.com AND

4th Floor South, 300 Water Street Peterborough ON K9J 3C7 Email: ARAapprovals@ontario.ca

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Friday November 6

Lake; allowing boaters to support local businesses.

The docks are expected to be installed next year, along with a picnic table and benches.

“In the springtime, the township plans to install the new docks and turn the grassy area into a parkette,” says Sleeth.

Located in Battersea approximately 15 minutes north of Kingston, the village does not have public docks near its downtown businesses. The new docks and parkette will give boaters accessibility and comfort when they visit.

“I’d like to thank the mayor and rest of council for making this timely purchase,” says Sleeth. “It’s a nice addition to our village.”

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Integrated Aggregate Operations Section

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Watson Ridge Baked & Breaded Chicken 475-800g

Saturday November 7

INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 3pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall.

Jams, snacks for school lunches, soups and cereals are a few ideas.

Donations support approximately 100 individuals in the surrounding area.

SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST BEEF DINNER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Supper at 5:30pm. Takeout at 6pm. Call 279-2659 to order takeout. $13.

MNRF:

Navel Oranges 3lb bag $

Hwy 38 Verona (613) 374-2112

VERONA - FLU SHOT CLINIC 1pm-6pm. Verona Lions Hall. All welcome, please bring valid health card. Presented by the Verona Medical Centre .

SHARBOT LAKE - FLU SHOT CLINIC 10am-3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion.

You can either preregister at pharmasave.com to fill in a consent form, or phone (613) 279-2901 for more info. No drop-ins please.

FORM 1

The Applicant:

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Cured Porkloin or Cottage Rolls $ /lb

KALADAR - HANDMADE AND LOCAL MARKET 10am-2pm. Joje Cafe. An outdoor event featuring a special selection of local vendors.

Please bring a donation to the food bank.

PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW 10am-2pm. Clar-Mill Hall. You are welcome to bring your mask and come out to find some very cool Christmas gifts and baking!

AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE

Part Lots: 12 and 13 Geographic Twp.: Bedford County: Frontenac

Sterling Silver Sirloin Tip Roasts $ /lb

Open Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: Grocery 9am-6pm;

LCBO 11am-6pm

Thursday, November 5

South Frontenac Township Buys Docking Space In Battersea, Off Loughborough Lake

By Catherine Reynolds A small village in South Frontenac Township is growing, according to a politician who represents the area.

Speaking from his dairy farm in Battersea, Storrington District Councillor Ron Sleeth confirms the recent purchase of waterfront land by the township.

“We’re purchasing the waterfront that fronts Battersea Road, where it intersects with Wellington Street,” Sleeth said, “the deal is being completed by the township and the vendor, Holiday Country Manor.”

According to Sleeth, this is an important investment in the village because it will allow the township to provide public docking off Loughborough

Authorized Agent For:

Tuesday November 10

Saturday, November 14

SHARBOT LAKE - FLU SHOT CLINIC 10am-3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion.

Sunday November 15

HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER 4:30pm-6pm. Golden Links Hall. $15, advance tickets only. . Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drug Store, Hartington gas station and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. To order call 613-372-2410.

South Frontenac Council Continued from page 10 municipal planning services, timelines and approvals, create the potential for backfilling and coverage during inspector absences, and in general be more costeffective.

If South Frontenac were to deliver this service, all costs would be covered through fees-for-service paid directly to South Frontenac, resulting in no additional burden on Township taxpayers.

If Council supports this suggestion, it would have to be subject to the approval of the other Townships, as outlined in a Municipal Services Agreement.

Recreation Department Recommendation As part of the 2020 Budget Council approved $30,000 to hire a consultant for a comprehensive review of all recreation and leisure services within the Township, and development of a multi-year Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan. Further discussion with both the Recreation and Leisure Facilities Committee and the Program and Events Committee has led to a more comprehensive set of objectives and a considerably increased scope of work than initially anticipated.

A committee composed of The Township staff and the Chairs of the two Recreation Committees reviewed and ranked five consultant proposals, most of which came in well over the initial budget. Recreation Supervisor Tim Laprade, and Program, Events and Education Coordinator Amanda Pantrey are recommending to Council that the contract be awarded to thinc design, in the amount of $58,545, with the additional cost

to be funded from Development Charges.

2021 Revised Budget Cycle In order to provide time to accommodate updated information from MPAC and resulting potential service delivery changes and associated financial impacts, the 2021 budget cycle has been generally extended another two months: The budget direction will be presented Nov 10, the full budget document will be tabled Dec 15, delegations on the budget document have been moved to Jan 12, and final budget approval will be arrived at some time between January 26 and Feb 16, depending on the amount of debate required.

Bylaws #2020-24: If this passes, Shield Shores’ four lanes will be finally and officially named to everyone’s satisfaction. #2020-61: In June of 2020 Council approved the creation of a Deputy Chief Building Official position within the Development Services Department. This position was intended to address increasing workloads largely associated with the assumption of Part 8 services from KFL&A Public Health, (relating to septic system applications/inspections/approvals) and to support succession planning within the department.

In October, Rebecca Roy was hired as the Township’s new Deputy CBO. Ms Roy has over 10 years experience as a building official in Eastern Ontario including time as a Deputy CBO with the Town of Greater Napanee. In accordance with the Ontario Building Code Act, a By-law is required to formally appoint her to the position in order to grant her the powers of acting CBO. ■

FORM 2

AGGREGATE RESOURCES ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION McNichols Construction Ltd. 1238 Westport Road Godfrey ON K0H 1T0 Hereby, gives notice that: A Public Information Session will be held on: November 26, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bedford/Glendower Hall,1381 Westport Road,Godfrey ON Please note that the Information Session will comply with Township and KFL&A Public Health guidance and requirements for such an event.

In case the Information Session is not held or personal attendance is not preferred, please contact McNichols by email at McNicholsConstructionLtd@gmail.com or phone at 613 374 2800 to schedule a time to discuss the application.

The last day on which objections may be filed with the Applicant and Ministry is the 21st day of December, 2020.

The purpose of the Information Session and McNichols availability by email/telephone is to present, to the public, the details of the application for a Category 3 Class ‘A’ licence to permit the operation of an Above Water Pit.

Note: All information in respect to this application including written objections, the names and address of any objector(s) is available for public review for the purpose of this application under the Aggregate Resources Act. In submitting a written objection an objector consents under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to its disclosure for purposes of the application.

Part Lots: 12 & 13 Concessions: 1 & 2 Geographic Township: Bedford Local Municipality: Township of South Frontenac County: Frontenac

The location of the proposed Pit is:

November 5, 2020

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Haunted house. There were 11 entries in the first ever South Frontenac Haunted House contest, which was sponsored by the township. The 5 judges, including the Mayor and members of Council. spent three scary nights travelling to the houses, which were located across the township. The winning entries were: Bev McNeill, 2932 Rutledge Rd, best overall theme; Jen Deline & Kids, 5073 Road 38, most creative, Maureen Kyes, 3779 Daley Road, best scare factor; and Lesley Colby, 4374 Battersea Rd, honourable mention.

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Granite Ridge Halloween: The Parent’s Council at Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake put together generous loot bags for area kids. A drive by pickup went off smoothly, and area families had another drive by pickup that was organised by the Central Frontenac District 3 Recreation Committee. Despite COVID, there was no lack of candy this Halloween

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices

LIVING HERE

ATTENTION HARROWSMITH RESIDENTS – COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN EXTENDED! Council approved the extension of the Community Improvement Plan for Harrowsmith to October 31, 2024. This program focuses on redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity and beautification of the village. For details see the website - https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-for-business/Community-Improvement-Plan.aspx

There will NOT be any change to the schedule for recycling and garbage pick-up for the week that includes Remembrance Day.

UPDATE TO BUILDING BY-LAW 2014-26 - To Include Fees For On-Site Sewage Systems Under The Ontario Building Code Act The Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac will hold a public meeting under the provisions of the Building Code Act to consider an update to the Township of South Frontenac Building By-law pursuant to section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, and Division C, 1.9.1.2.(1) of the Building Code, 2012 DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 5:00pm LOCATION: This will be a virtual public meeting. Details about how to view and participate in the meeting are posted on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net prior to the meeting.

The effect of the proposed amendments are to add new fees into the Building By-law to cover the cost of the South Frontenac Building Department delivering Part 8, On-Site Sewage System services under the Building Code Act. For more details see the website – Living Here/Building.

FCA CLOSED FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) and Arena Board understand the impact of this unforeseen closure on our user groups and patrons.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September of 2021 after all of the improvements scheduled during this extended shutdown are complete.

Please visit https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-closure for further details on the reason for the closure.

MUNICIPAL OFFICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MASKS REQUIRED Due to Order from the KFLA Public Health Medical Officer of Health dated June 27, 2020, all members of the public (and staff) are required to wear a mask while visiting our office. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate new protocols.

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION: COVID-19 INFECTIOUS DISEASE During this difficult time, the Township is asking everyone in our community to take physical distancing seriously, especially around vulnerable populations and to stay at home to reduce the likelihood of further transmission. This includes: • self-isolation, • maintaining at least 2 metre distance from others, • avoiding all unnecessary travel, washing your hands often, • regularly disinfecting high touch zones in shared spaces in your home.

By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UPDATES Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities are now available for bookings. New safety protocols and procedures are in place, including cleaning, size limitations, and participant screening. Visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/ south-frontenac-halls for the latest information.

The net- sport court resurfacing project is now complete. Players are welcomed back to the courts at Gerald Ball Memorial Park, The Point, and Centennial Park.

EXCESS CARDBOARD & STYROFOAM We realize that due to the increase in on-line ordering, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal.

Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, flattened and tied into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup. Any more than Three (3) bundles or loose cardboard /Styrofoam may be left. If you have a stockpile of cardboard, it will be accepted free of charge at either the Portland or Loughborough WDS when open. Alternatively, excess cardboard may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.

WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT November hours will be November 12th & 26th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, batteries and small electronics. Due to a lack of marketing options, Bale wrap will no longer be accepted. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

WILDLIFE & WASTE – DON’T TEMPT ONE WITH THE OTHER Residents are reminded NOT to put out garbage prior to collection day and to please place it roadside in such a manner that it does not attract wildlife, be it birds, raccoons or bears. Put your garbage out by 7 am on your collection day in a secure container.

To avoid attracting animals: • store all garbage and recyclables inside the garage, shed or secure enclosure until the morning of collection • rinse your containers with a mild soap or vinegar and water solution to reduce odours PLANNING APPLICATIONS For Planning applications - the Township will be utilizing Zoom technology to conduct virtual/electronic public meetings that meet requirements under the Planning Act. Updates about the timing of Committee of Adjustment meetings and how to register to attend electronically will be available on our website: https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-forbusiness/virtual-committee-of-adjustment-meetings.aspx PLANNING INQUIRIES We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development.

Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation appointment helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Preconsultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom, and will not be held in person at this time.

THINGS TO DO BE SAFE, BE SEEN – SAFETY TIPS FOR NON- HUNTERS DURING HUNTING SEASON Be aware that hunting is taking place; know the season dates and locations. Wear hunter orange, keep your pet on a leash, and stick to established trails. See www.ontario.ca/page/hunting for more details.

TOWN HALL

TIME FOR A CHECK UP.

The Facts About

Heating Safety Watch Your Ashes

Protect your family against fire and deadly carbon monoxide.

Have your heating system examined annually by a qualified service technician.

Allow the ashes from your woodstove to cool before emptying them in a metal container with a tight fitting lid.

Keep the container outside.

Click on www.ofm.gov.on.ca for more fire safety information.

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of the Whole - November 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation • Committee of Adjustment – November 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting.

Bears & Garbage Don’t Mix

Help Prevent Bear Encounters Put your garbage out in a secure container at 7:00 am on you collection day

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Hook’s Building Centre Shop online from our website hooksbc.com, email thook@hooksbc.com or order by phone (613) 336-8416.

Watch Instagram and Facebook for updates and hours of operation.

Delivery or Curbside pick available.

Keep up the good work self isolating and we will get through this.

Hook’s Castle Adds To Storage Capacity In A Huge Way

by Craig Bakay Cement trucks of all sorts and sizes were in and out of the back lot at Hook’s Castle Building Centre south of Cloyne Saturday as Sandy and Tracy Hook set about adding to their business in a big way. The new addition is a $1.2 million, 15,000 square foot building that will house all sorts of building materials from lumber to drywall, to whatever else they stock.

“We stock a lot of materials already,” Tracy Hook said Saturday. “This will let us bring materials inside so we’ll have dry lumber spring, summer and fall.”

The Saturday operation was impressive to watch, as about 50 cement trucks (five every hour) brought their loads to be spread on the base by a larger overhead boom, with laser-guided precision. From there, a small army of construction workers smoothed it out and applied drying agents (all natural granite and powder), creating a surface the likes of which has never been seen in the area.

Hook started out in the building trades working at plumbing, heating and electrical installation with his dad.

“Then we got into supply when area builders started

Tracy Hook, Bryan Snider, Steve Blackwell and Ben Mieske at one corner of the 15,000 square foot concrete pad which will serve as the floor for the new materials storage facility at Hook’s Castle Building Centre just south of Cloyne. Photo/Craig Bakay

telling us ‘if you bring it in, we’ll buy from you,’” he said. “We started getting a lot of builders in from outside the area as our local builders started doing one or two custom homes per year.”

Hook’s huge addition says as much about the state of the construction business in the area as it does about his own business.

“The area’s booming,” he said. “It’s really been taking off and sales are good.

He tells a couple of anecdotes that illustrate his

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point.

“One fellow who was building a new place asked me ‘can you see this area taking off?’” Hook said. “I told him it already has. He told me he was moving here from the Muskokas and I told him ‘you are part of the reason.’”

He tells of another fellow who bought a $675,000 cottage on a local lake only to tear it down and build a new one on the lot.

“Growth is always a good thing,” Hook said.

He said he’s been getting good feedback from his customers, and that’s a big part of why they decided to go ahead with the addition, his biggest expansion to this point.

“This will allow us to do more things with the same amount of people and maybe hire a few more,” he said. “A lot of people are looking forward to buying unfrozen wood in the winter.

“But this will allow us to buy better too — use economics of scale.

“I could buy three truckloads of insulation before but if it got wet, it would be no good to anyone.”

Also part of Saturday’s operation were Linden Sharp’s Concrete Pumps and R & R Custom Concrete out of Newburgh.

Chilli and Bake Sale. Abby Lemke shows off some of the pies and baked goods on sale at St. Killian’s Church in Ardoch Saturday. Word has it the chilli was pretty good too. Photo/Craig Bakay

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