January 17, 2019 Vol. 19, No. 2
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GREC drone project taking off in directions never imagined before by Craig Bakay
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hen GREC science teacher Wade Leonard talked his principal into offering a course in drones (and drone mapping) a couple of years ago, he did see a lot of potential. But he wasn’t all that sure what that potential would be. “We’re now solving problems we didn’t even know were problems,” he said. “And we’re seeing all sorts of new tendrils of potential.” Leonard’s program, which teaches students how to fly a drone and what to do with it once they get it up in the air, has already blazed new trails. For example, they’ve done studies in Alderville for the Black Oak Savanna and Tall Grass Prairie, tracked last summer’s storm damage for Central Frontenac and the Office of Emergency Preparedness Ontario, done a study of a maple sugar bush, tracked milfoil in North Frontenac lakes, several projects for Central Frontenac included a 3D model of the Caboose in Sharbot Lake, trail mapping and volume of the Olden dump (which even shows trails where bears have dragged off bags of garbage) and are scheduled to create a database of headstones in North Frontenac. “Our first field trip was to the Black Oak Savanna for the Alderville First Nation,” he said. “We got looking at it and learned that the grass is in colonies — you could see individual plants and colony density became the basis for an ecological study. “You can’t get that from a satellite because not only does the image have to go through the entire atmosphere, it’s always at an angle and you’ll never see individual plants.” Each job brings something new. “When we did a project for Wheeler’s Maple Products to see what might be the best route for the sap lines, we discovered that we could do elevation data,” he said. “We didn’t know we could do elevation data until we got there.” That’s become useful for other projects as well. For example, they’ve discovered they can see the bottom of a lake in 15 feet of water. They have images of how effective the Malcolm/Ardoch Lakes burlap methodology has been. “And the Tryon Road severe weather research . . . lots of people were interested in that,” he said. “We saw the extent of the damage. “We’ve filled a gap.” And they’ve even attracted the attention of some professors at Carleton University. “Professor Jesse Vermaire told us ‘we don’t do this on the scale you can,’” Leonard said. “He said ‘we’re doing it on scales of metres and you’re doing it in hectares.’ “We’re going to Carleton to talk to him and some other professors.” Leonard said his program fits in well with the “Authentic Learning” program at GREC, which also includes their forestry program. “It’s solving real world problems,” he said. “Through inception, planning, execution, analysis and communication.” To that extent, he’s changed up his program slightly, making students responsible for setting up dates, looking at weather forecasts for the proposed flight, where to fly and even consulting and communicating with the partner for the mission. “We’ve got it set up now so everything is hyperlinked for the students such as permission forms, pre-flight, and the students do it all themselves,” he said.
Teacher Wade Leonard shows the two kinds of drones they use in the GREC program — the larger white one is used for most ‘missions’ and the smaller black one is used primarily for flight instruction but they do see limited service in the field. The trainer drones were a community contribution. And, with changes in regulations coming in June, students 14 and older will be able fly the drones themselves. “My read on the new regulations is that not only will the students be licensed but potentially will be able to conduct missions.” Where this program will lead is anybody’s guess but they’re already breaking new ground continuously. “Context is everything,” Leonard said. “This is such a
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Deeply-rooted Canada-China tension in the eyes of a Chinese immigrant by X.B. Shen
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hat comes up when you hear China these days? Dictatorship, authoritarianism, human rights violations, censorship? On a CBC radio episode of the Current in December, host Anna Maria Tremonti interviewed 3 people during a half-hour segment on the recent escalating tension following the Huawei CFO's arrest. The first guest was Chinese exile Poet Sun Xuwei. She asserted, “China is bullying Canada because China is a dictatorship, a state terrorist, and not a normal country.” Conservative Party MP Erin O'Toole was next. He said China is running a “state retaliatory detention” against Canada in arresting a young Canadian teacher. He suggested that a travel advisory to China should be called. The third person interviewed was former ambassador to China David Mulroney, a conservative. He said China is a “surveillance state,” praised the US Secretary of State's recent criticism of China and called for a more joint effort among western nations against China's “extreme and aggressive behaviour.” He indicated a lot of young western people living in China should watch their backs because China has so many measures to use to terrorize them. This is the same Mulroney who, just a few days ago, said Canada should treat Trump's words as background noise when Trump politicized the Huawei CFO's arrest. Should China treat Trump's numerous threats against itself as background noise? No, it shouldn't, nor can it. Western countries have waged several wars against China. I am not referring to the two World Wars, during which many western nations were also the victims. I am not referring to the Korean War and Vietnamese War in which China was also involved directly or indirectly as these two wars were part of a broader scheme by the Western world to constrain communism's expansion and undermine the new Communist China. China was the primary target of Western invasions historically, primarily because of its huge wealth. China's economy was the largest in the world in the beginning of the1800s.The British empire launched the First Opium Wars between 1839 and 1842, which saw Hong Kong ceded to the British. Between 1856 and 1860, the British, French and Americans launched the second Opium
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War, with the participation of many other Western nations. Then in 1900, Britain, France, the US, Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Japan, and Russia, dubbed the eight-nation Alliance, invaded and occupied Beijing, ransacking the Forbidden City, and looting the Old Summer Palace before burning it down to cover up their plundering. Can you imagine if the Louvre was ransacked and burned down? The difference is, the Old Summer Palace was much bigger and richer, and it took 4,000 troops and 3 days of active burning to destroy it. The wars imposed on China resulted in significant loss in Chinese treasury in the form of war compensation to western nations, significant land sovereignty loss, and nationwide long-term opium addiction, which was eradicated only after the communists took power. And today, many stolen Chinese treasures are still held in museums in western countries, and numerous more are lost in private collections. The wars may be over, but the memory lives on, especially with the new threats from the US following the economic rise of China. The rise of China has relied on the hard work, perseverance and intelligence of the Chinese people. For the western companies which brought knowledge and jobs to China, it was business, not charity that motivated them. The view that the media and the politicians have been almost universally portraying recently is one of China as the bad guy, and the US and Canada as the moral su-
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perior. The claims of China stealing and cheating on a national scale are more rhetoric than proven fact and aim to discredit China and its people more than bring about justice. Unfortunately this rhetoric is getting louder each day with assertions of such things as “spyware” and “statesponsored hacking” schemes by China against Western nations. This anti-China rhetoric will undoubtly lead to anti-Chinese sentiment. In December, a friend of mine, who has been a supporter of our farm since its start, visited me to give us a Christmas gift. We talked about politics and the rising tension between Canada and China. I mentioned my concern to her. Will I suffer consequences just for being Chinese? I'm a small farmer in a predominantly white county in eastern Ontario, but I was born into a peasant family in China and came to Canada for university almost two decades ago. I have never felt racial discrimination against me personally. Canadians are kind and accepting. But shifts have occurred and can occur again. And in the world of Trump, who succeeds from chaos, and thrives on the downfall of others, Canada is a pawn in a US-waged war against China, whether it is willing or not. X.B. Shen is a farmer and writer living in South Frontenac..
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he Peoples Party of Canada, which was formed a few months ago by Maxime Bernier has established a riding association in Lanark Frontenac Kingston. They are looking for a candidate to run in the Federal election which is slated for October of this year. David Motton, of Sharbot Lake, is the riding association President and he said that there are executive members from the Perth area and north Kingston as well. Motton, who describes himself as a life long conservative, joined the new party because, he said, it is the only party that stands up for “real conservative values” which include free speech and small government. Before starting up the new party, Bernier announced, in August of 2018, that he was leaving the Conservatives. The announcement came 15 months after he was narrowly defeated in a leadership contest by the current party leader Andrew Scheer. Motton moved to Sharbot Lake three years ago to live in the senior’s housing complex on Clement Road, and is a board member of both the North Frontenac Not-for Profit Housing Corporation and the Central Frontenac Not For Profit Housing Corporation. He said that he prefers to play and administrative and advisory role in the coming campaign in the hope that the party can attract a younger candidate (he is in his 60’s) but said he will step forward as a candidate if necessary. Scott Reid, who has represented the current riding
and its predecessor ridings since 2000, first as a Canadian Alliance party member and since 2004 with the Conservative Party of Canada, indicated in December that he is more than likely to be running again. In his remarks during the inaugural meeting of the new Frontenac County Council, he talked about his good working relationship with Kingston and the Islands MP Mark Gerretsen, who represents the Liberal Party. “Mark and I are the only ones here who will be facing an election next year, but given the voting records in our ridings, we will both likely be working together during the next term. When the interests of this region are at stake, we like to work as a team even if we represent different parties’ in the house, he said. Motton said that he thinks Reid is in for “a big surprise when the election rolls around because the Peoples Party of Canada will be shaking things up. This will be a good riding for us.” Back when the new People’s Party was forming, Reid explained in a blog why he was not considering leaving the Conservative Party for the new Bernier led party. He pointed out that even though Max Bernier describes himself as a Libertarian, which Reid does as well, his policies are not consistent with Reid’s understanding of Libertarianism. One issue Reid pointed to was legalizing marijuana, which Reid supported but Bernier did not, and then there is the issue of the position that Bernier
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Kim Gow Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Plevna........................... Katie Ohlke........................479-2797 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen...................374-2091
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• Happy New Year - sorry I got carried away on “holiday time” and missed last week’s column. We had so much fun at Christmas that I lost track of the calendar. • Good news for fishing folks: the Ontario govt. has canceled a 2019 rate increase in licenses, cancelled the $2 service fee and made Mothers Day and Fathers Day weekends license-free fishing weekends. Now all families can go fishing. Ice fishing is the order of the day here. Is the fishing derby happening this year? • Great to see Arden Alexander and Gary Thompson in our
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Waste Operations & Recycling Hauler - (Full-Time) The Township is seeking resumes for a vacant position from a highly motivated, experienced, hands-on person to join our municipal team as the Waste Operations and Recycling Hauler. Working under the direction of the Public Works Manager (PWM), the incumbent will collect and transport waste and recycling materials from Waste Disposal Sites and Transfer Station Sites to other waste sites within the Township and Recycling Centres, while following guidelines established by the policies of Township Council and/ or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and in accordance with Legislation. The salary range is $20.57– $24.17 per hour and the normal work week is 40 hours. Hours will vary; weekend work and overtime will be required to meet the job requirements. Will be required to perform Public Works Equipment Operator duties as needed; therefore, must be available 24/7, annually between November 15th to April 15th, to respond to a call to a designated Township garage within 30 minutes. Shall hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License(s) – with Class “DZ” endorsement. A comprehensive benefit package is available. A copy of the Role Description is available on the Township’s website at www.northfrontenac.com Township Services/Careers and Volunteering or at the Township Office. For further information, please contact Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng, Public Works Manager at (613) 479-2231 ext. 230 or email publicworks@northfrontenac.ca. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. Please apply with a detailed resume by: Noon local time on January 21, 2019 clearly marked “Confidential Waste Operations and Recycling Hauler” to Cheryl Robson, AMCT CAO Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 Phone: (613) 479-2231 Ext. 221 Fax: (613) 479-2352 E-mail: cao@northfrontenac.ca
area, enjoying a New Year’s skating party at the lake and driving about town. • We were saddened by the death of Doris Forbes of Pine Meadow Nursing Home - a life-time UCW member and friend to many. Doris will be remembered for her wonderful cooking, devotion to God and the church, and love of family. Also, Susie Sallans died just before Christmas and she will be remembered for her love of family, and willingness to help out. Larry Barr of Arden passed away, as well, and he was well known in our area. Ann Goodfellow - well known former school board trustee, floral arranger and co-operator of Goodfellow Funeral Home, also passed away at the age of 64. We offer our sympathy and prayers to all who are grieving. • Comings and goings included Viola and Steve Conner, Ron Peterson, Sharon Compton, Cowick and Clark families, Heather Newton, Mike Peterson, Mitchell Gurnsey, Jessie Detolor-Sajevec, Roberta and Norman Buchanan, one of the late Leo Arney’s sons. • Special thinking of you to Cindy and Kielan Kelsey on the loss of their dog Sadie. • Lee Ann White celebrated a significant birthday and we wish her all the best. • Henderson United brought in Christmas Eve with a candle lit service led by Cheryl McMurray and Carol Morris that featured a partial children’s hand bell choir. The younger worshipers, who had already participated in a full hand bell choir in Mountain Grove, began the Henderson service with their hand bells and then departed for home. They were fabulous and will be featured again at a union service on Sunday Feb. 24 at 10:00 at Henderson United. Until then, church services are suspended at Henderson, and folks are attending sister churches at Mountain Grove and Arden. • New Year’s came in romantically at the Harlowe Hall with a toe tapping dance, plenty of good food at the midnight buffet and cascading balloons falling from the ceiling while folks wished one another a happy new year.
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• Community Youth Dance: Friday, January 18 at the Storrington Lions Hall. Event is open to students in grades 5-8 and includes dance music, canteen and adult supervision. Cost is $5. • Chili Fest at Inverary United Church: Friday January 18 starting at 6:00pm. Chili comes hot, medium, mild and vegetarian. Let your taste buds work and vote for your favourite! Non-chili lovers can enjoy beef stew. Adults $10, children $5. Includes salad, buns, dessert, tea & coffee! • Four Rivers Presbytery Youth Group: free event Saturday January 19 for youth 10 and over. Hosted by Trinity United, Smith Falls. Lunch included. For more details, please contact Rev. Heather Murphy at heathermclurg@hotmail.com • Storrington Stingers Hockey Dance: Storrington Lions Club Hall from 8pm to 1am on Saturday, January 19. Get your tickets now. Call 353-7561. • Celebrate Robbie Burns Day with Chris Murphy and Scottish Songs on Sunday January 20th at Battersea United Church at 7:00pm. Free-will offering. • The Slocan Ramblers are performing at the Inverary United Church on Friday, January 25th at 7:30pm. • Enjoy this exciting young bluegrass band. Tickets: $22 at https://slocans.brownpapertickets.com Info: alrankin@xplornet.ca or 613-353-6650. • Bob Burtch Bluegrass: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1:30pm 4:30pm at Seeley's Bay Firehall. Proceeds • to Olivet Church. Tickets $15, call Cindy Tye 613-359-5924 or Bob Burtch 613-929-4432. • Reading a good book! The Storrington Center Readers meet the third Thursday of each month in • the Storrington Center from 12-1pm to talk about books they've recently read. Everyone welcome!
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• Maberly Quarterly Old Time Dance. Caller Sarah Van Norstrand, live music by Teilhard Frost on fiddle, and Tom Power on guitar. Beginner’s lesson at 7:30, dance at 8pm. No experience required. Admission is $10 at the door. Free for children under 14. Maberly Hall. Participants are asked to bring a pair of indoor shoes to the dance so the floor does not get all wet from shoes that have been worn outdoors, even if only worn from the car to the building. Bring your own water bottle! Volunteers are needed. If you would like to be a part of this unique community event call 613-264-1993. If you require more information the same phone number applies.
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• The tables were full at Diners on Monday. Anne Howes made a lovely swiss steak meal. Catherine had her jokes. Anne (didn’t get her last name) from C.N.I.B. spoke about eye care. Clair Graves won the free meal at next Diners (Feb 4th). Wed was Forget me Nots at Seniors Centre. We did quizzes to keep the mind active and had lunch after. • Congratulations to Marilyn Meeks’ daughter, Debbie, who won the Dream Home in Kingston last week. • Next Forget me Nots is Jan 23rd. There will be music. I’m not sure who. • Wed night’s social supper was a western theme (yee-haw). They were all dressed like cowboys & cowgirls. 50 people attended. Malcolm Brigett won the best costume prize. Birthday people: Joelle & Don McLean, Ron & Alice Gilchrist, Glen Paterson, Linda Chappell & Ron Harris. After a bountiful supper, there was some line dancing. Just a wonderful evening. • Don’t forget the video of McDonalds Corners taken in 1991 will be shown on Friday, Jan 18th at 10:30am. It was canceled on Dec 28th due to bad weather. • The next breakfast at Snow Road Snowmobile Club will be Jan 19th. • A double birthday for Alice Gilchrist and Wendy Crain was held at Maples on Jan 12th. A great fun time of visiting and a great meal. Elaine’s carrot cake & presents. Thank you all for coming out to help them celebrate. • Happy 65th birthday to Bob DeLisle. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club had a good turnout for their dinner and quarter auction on Saturday night. Yummy scalloped potatoes, ham and baked beans and lots of cakes. The coconut cake was delicious. Lots of great prizes for men, women and children and lots of fun. The Club wants to thank everyone who donated prizes, helped with the preparation and of course, the people who came out on a cold night to support the Club. • Smile. My friends are the icing on my cake, peanut butter to my jelly, rainbow in my clouds, the bee on my flowers and the cap on my bottle. You know who you are.
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January 17, 2019 Frank Molnar, Eveline Cooke, Bonnie Brown, Roseanne Brown, Charles Nedow. • Sympathy to the families of Ann Goodfellow, Doris Forbes, Daryl Fox, Brad Green. • On January 27 at 8am-11am there will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast at Oso Hall by the Lions Club. Proceeds for the Special Olympics. • On January 14 there will be a euchre party starting around 1pm. $5 per person. • On Thursday, January 18, the Lions meet at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Home at 1pm for a game of euchre, just for fun. • Happy Birthday to Dorothy Verbeek, who will be 80 on January 19 (party at Godfrey 1-4pm) and to Levi Teal who will be 90 on January 19 from1-4pm at Sharbot Lake Legion. Best wishes to Lee-Anne White who will be 104. • Thinking of all those who may be sick and in the hospital. Have a great week.
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PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Sincere condolences to Cathy Goodfellow and family on the loss of her mother Georgie MacFadgen, and to the family of the late Brad Green and Daryl Fox of Parham. Also to the families of Larry Barr of Mountain Grove and David Bullen (son of Rosemarie (Bill) Bowick). • Happy 80th birthday to Larry Cameron, formerly of Tichborne, and Dorothy Verbeek. Special 90th birthday wishes to Barb Garrison and Levi Teal! • This past Sunday (Jan. 13), the United Churches welcome Licensed Lay Worship Leader Sheila Anthony in the absence of Rev. Jean Brown who was on holidays with spouse Allan Gurnsey. Rev. Brown will be back on Sun. Jan. 20. Future dates include the beginning of Lent and the annual Shrove Tues. pancake supper, scheduled this year at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake on Tues. March 5. This year, the Lenten poverty soup lunches will happen starting Wed. March 13 at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Sharbot Lake, and then rotate around that church, Sharbot Lake United Church and this yearParham Free Methodist Church will take a turn at the poverty soup lunches. Stay tuned for more details. These are a brief ecumenical Lenten worship services - for all faiths and feature a short worship at noon followed by a soup and crackers lunch with a free will offering for the food bank. • Special thanks to all who supported the Parham United Church Christmas food bank appeal, Operation Christmas Child, mitten, hat and scarf tree, and the many outreach programs in our area. • Are you doing the Polar Plunge this year? Sign up at the Treasure Trunk! • The township is getting preparations going for the Frontenac Heritage Festival. Check the news for events near you and to participate or come out and support them. • Thanks to all who helped with the successful volleyball tournament this past weekend. Some amazing volleyball was played throughout the day. Congratulations to Johnny Vinkles team for winning and Dylan Cox's team for being runners up! • Can you believe that the hockey games at the Frontenac Arena are winding down? Playoffs are starting soon! • Planning is well underway for the annual 4 on 4 hockey tournament at Tichborne Rink. Let's hope Mother Nature cooperates as well!!! If you are interested in putting in a team, please contact Bob Teal at 613-375-6525. There will be a canteen available. This event is in support of Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association, keeping our kids playing softball in a community near you!!! • Feb. 9th is the date for the Chinese dinner and quarter auction sponsored by District #4 Recreation Committee. All tickets have been spoken for at this time, but please let us know if you
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• A huge thank you to those involved in making the rink on Sydenham Lake for people to enjoy. Yet another way to say we live in a great community. People come together to help those enjoy the outdoors. Be safe when on the ice, respectful of those around you and enjoy it. Maybe we should try to organize a pond hockey day or something for community involvement. • Winter is here and therefore the roads can become narrower due to snow, yet the speeding factor in our village is still a concern. We are a small community; embrace it for what is it and slow down and enjoy it. There really cannot be somewhere you have to be in such a hurry that it won’t wait until you get there. • Does technology overwhelm you? Looking to learn a little more about your tablet, computer, e-reader or laptop? Mark January 24th on your calendar, from 6pm-8pm in the community room at the Sydenham Library, there will be a Technology Drop-In Session. Hopefully they can answer some of your questions. • Grace Social Activity Centre—programs restart January 7, 2019. • Starting in January 2019, all regular GSAC programs will take place in the mornings, from Monday to Friday. Afternoons will be reserved for special events or presentations. • The January 2019 calendar is now available at sfcsc.ca/ gsac • GSAC Special Programs : Free Pickleball Lessons—January 21 and 28, from 11:00am-1:00pm - Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church; Round Table with Dr. Hobbs - January 24, 11:00am-12:00pm - Grace Centre, Sydenham. Topic: Medical Histories; Winter Driving Presentation with the OPP and MTO - January 30, 1:00-3:00pm—Grace Centre, Sydenham • Did you know SFSCS provides in-home foot care for seniors? Or that they have professionals who can assist lowincome families with finding secure housing? These are only two of dozens of programs, services, and supports that are offered at SFCSC for residents in South Frontenac and rural Kingston (and beyond). • Come to our Open Door event on Tuesday, January 29, from 1:30 to 3:00pm at the Grace Centre in Sydenham to meet staff from all our programs and see what we can do for you! No cost. No registration. Refreshments available. Drop in and connect with our services
Township Of Central Frontenac 2019 BUDGET MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Township of Central Frontenac will be holding a special Council meeting to review and discuss the first draft of the preliminary 2019 Municipal Budget, January 30, 2019
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• Enjoy breakfast with friends at the Winter Weekend WakeUp Breakfast at Trinity United Church this Saturday, January 19. Breakfast from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Payment by donation. This is sponsored by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association. • A CPR & First Aid Certification Course (with defibrillator instruction) will be held Saturday, January 19 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee/tea, snacks will be provided. The course will be taught by South Frontenac Paramedics. Cost: $80/person. Please call VFMC church office to pre-register and pre-pay for the course. 613-374-1232 • Friends of the Napanee Rivre are meeting on Saturday, January 19. All are welcome to join with the "Friends of the Napanee" as Les Stanfield, retired senior ecologist from the Ministry of Natural Resources, unlocks some of the mysteries behind headwaters - the hidden factors that influence our watershed and community health - understanding the cumulative effects. Meeting will be held at Newburgh Community Hall, 2 Factory Street, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (9:30 for social time). Contact Lawrence at lawrenceok@icloud.com for more information. • The Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T) committee will be hosting an information session about the legalization of cannabis on Friday, January 25 at the Verona Free Methodist Church Hall from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Enjoy a hot lunch followed by the presentation. Topics to include: Various forms of cannabis and quantities, medical vs. non-medical, and what the new legislation means for the public. Please pre-register for the luncheon by calling the Southern Frontenac Community Services Corporation (SFCSC) office at 613-376-6477 by Tuesday, January 22. • Come and shop at the Verona Lions Vendor Market at the Verona Lions Hall on Saturday, January 26 from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Lions canteen open. • Vendors are needed for the market at the Verona Lions Hall which will be held once a month starting January 26. Twentyfive 6 x 10 spots are available at $25 each. Bring your own table and chair or rent on site. (Tables $5, chairs $3). Lions canteen on-site. For information or to reserve your spot, contact lion RJ at Rj3060@aol.com or 613-876-7023. •
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac proposes to enact By-Laws to stop up, close and convey portions of two road allowances as set out and described below: FIRSTLY: Part of Lot 20 Con 8, Kennebec, being Part 10, 13R19136; s/t FR767510, Central Frontenac, being PIN 36168-0488; (Wilkes)
SECONDLY: Part Garrett St. Pl 113,Oso, being part of PIN 362330215 currently used for retaining wall and holding tanks; (Lawson).
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These proposed closings are to come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario, on Tuesday the 22nd of January, 2019 at the hour of 4:00 pm and at that time, the Council will hear in person 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.
Regular Council Meeting January 22, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake, ON.
For further information, you may contact the undersigned at (613) 279-2935 x 243 or cdeachman@ centralfrontenac.com.
The budget meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station #3, 1020 Wagner Road, Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The public is welcome at all Council meetings. Anyone wishing to make representation to Council on the 2019 budget can do so in writing, or in person, by contacting: cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com or by telephone at 613-279-2935 ext. 238, by noon on January 24, 2018.
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lison Robinson has remained busy since retiring as the lead realtor at Lake District Realty a few years ago. Aside from extensive family commitments and other activities, she has also kept up her involvement with the local business community, helping out when she has had time. A little over a year ago, with her husband Wayne, and neighbours Rosemary and Bill Bowick and Ken Fisher, she organixed a meet and greet event at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Centre to introduce the owner, Andrew Kovacs, to the local business community. “When we were putting together an invitation list, we found that there are over 120 businesses in the vicinity of Sharbot Lake,” she recalled this week, during her remarks at the third semi-annual Sharbot Lake business group meet and greet this week at the Crossings Pub. At that first event, about 100 people showed up, and during a go around doing introductions, the business owners talked a bit about what brought them to Sharbot Lake to open a business and how they felt about the community. The stories were very particular, but a theme emerged. They all said that the support of the local community had been crucial to them at some point in their business development. Something about those short heart felt testimonials, coupled with the overall energy in the room, led the group of friends who had co-sponsored the event, to start thinking about harnessing some of that energy. After a summer meet and greet in July, which introduced Greg and Arlette Rodgers, the owners of the Rockhill B&B, a business group started to form. In a year end letter summing up the development of the group, Alison Robinson described a September strategy meeting aimed at beginning to look at the future business climate in Sharbot Lake and vicinity. This is what she wrote, in part: “17 people representing over 120 businesses met to strategize on Sharbot Lake’s economic development. We described our current situation as being on the cusp of change. While we continue to serve as a magnet for cottagers and tourists from around the world, one way or another, the next phase of development on Highway 7 and the expansion of tourism related businesses will determine the fate of the area.” After that September meeting, the first business meeting of the new group was organised for November. At
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that November meeting, some concrete measures aimed at developing the tourist potential in the region with Sharbot Lake as a hub community, were discussed. One them is a spring tourism conference engaging about 40 participants to establish a working relationship with local tourist related businesses. Greg Rodgers brought the idea to the group, and he has taken a leadership role in developing the event. Central Frontenac Township, Frontenac County and the Ontario Highland Tourism Organization – “Come Wander”. OHTO have all been approached and are getting behind the event. (L to R) Ken Fisher, Kelly Pender, Alison Robinson, Greg Rodgers, Bill Bowick, at the At this week’s third meet Crossings Pub in front of a painting by Jen White and greet, which was sponsored by Bill Everett Kennebec and will feature a couple of speakers and an of B.E.E. Sanitation, Alison Robinson spoke about the his- opportunity for 40 or 50 tourist related businesses to talk tory of the new group, as did event MC Ken Fisher, and seriously about the future of the region, and what they then Greg Rodgers brought an update into the planning can do to take advantage of the natural beauty and build for the tourism conference. a stronger tourism industry, Before getting into the details, Rodgers talked about “I met with someone today over coffee, another tourist how his thinking about running a B&B in Sharbot Lake has operator and I told him I thought this region could be the developed in the 18 months since purchasing the Rockhill ‘next place’. He told me that he thought the same thing B&B with Arlette. when he came to the area, 20 years ago. This time, I want “At first, we though of ourselves as running a B&B, pure us to make sure we make it happen, in our own way,” and simple. It started to changed when I realised that we Rodgers said. were attracting people from all over the world to our B&B. The final speaker of the evening was Kelly Pender, the We have had visitors from 21 countries, including all of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Frontenac County. the continents with the exception of Antarctica,” he said. “I During his municipal career, Pender has worked as the now am proud to think of us as tourist operators.” CAO in the towns of Perth and Huntsville. He was in HuntsLast fall, at the urging of Alison Vandervelde, who is half ville when the G7 summit of 2010 was being organised. of the County of Frontenac Economic Development deHe said that one of the initiatives that Frontenac County partment, Rodgers attended an Ontario Highlands Tour- has undertaken, is to integrate the economic development ism Summit in Haliburton. and planning departments. Apart from seeing first hand how business in Haliburton “We have seen increases in planning applications in the and elsewhere in Eastern Ontario were working together order of 30% per cent in recent years in both Central and to develop tourism in their region, he also saw how power- North Frontenac, and making the process work for people ful and inspirational the stories told by tourism innovators who want to invest here is a major effort at the county and could be. He decided he would try to bring that kind of township levels.” experience to the business community in Sharbot Lake. He also said that two transportation issues could have With help from a steering committee, a one-day confer- a drastic impact on the development of Sharbot Lake as a ence has taken form. It is set for May the 4th at Camp tourism and business hub community. “One is the development of Highway 7. The long-term plan is for it to be expanded to four lanes, and for the communities south and north of the highway in Central and North Frontenac, it will make a huge difference if it becomes a 4 lane highway like the 416, or if it becomes a road that is more like the Thousand Islands Parkway,” he said. “Now is the time for the business community to create a vision for Highway 7 and the communities that surround it to make sure it brings people here rather than rolling through like a 400 series highway.” Similarly, the impact of a potential for a high frequency
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SALT talk on cannabis informative and entertaining F ive years ago, the idea that an OPP detachment commander would talk cheerfully about pot brownies to a grop of seniors is not something any of us would have envisioned But then again, Canada has changed. “Selling edibles isn’t legal yet, but if you want to make your own, it’s OK,” SSgt. Sharon Brown told the SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) lunch Friday at the Grace Centre in Sydenham. “So no bake sale brownies, OK?” In fact, Brown used humour to make many of her important points during her presenta-
tion on what cannabis now being legal means in Ontario from a policing perspective. “You can smoke cannabis in a private residence or anywhere it’s legal to smoke a cigarette or vape,” she said. “When you’re walking down the sidewalk in downtown Sydenham, don’t crack open a beer, but you can smoke a joint.” Brown wasn’t being flippant, she was just making a point that one is governed by the Liquor Licensing Act and the other by the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and her audience certainly seemed to appreciate her candor. “In vehicles and boats, you can’t have can-
nabis available to the driver, which means passengers can’t be smoking it either,” she said. “Now, in the case of an RV, it can’t be available while the RV is moving, but once you’ve stopped for the night, it becomes your residence and then it’s OK. “There’s no charges applicable if you’re riding a bicycle because a bicycle is not considered a motor vehicle.” She did say that passengers in a motor vehicle can consume edibles if they’re in the passenger seat. She said people 19 and over are allowed to have .30 grams of dried leaf in public but more than that can get you into trouble in varying degrees depending on the amount. You can’t have products that have been made with solvents such as butane but you can grow your own plants (maximum four plants per residence, regardless of how many people live there.) “If I come into your house and see four plants, it’s OK,” she said. “More than that and you’re likely getting charged.” She said that Oct. 17, the day cannabis became legal in Canada “came and went and it was pretty non-descript” in this area at any rate.
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As the owners of the property at Wilbur Station, N. Frontenac referred to by Paul Lehman, GM of Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) in the Frontenac News Nov 29, 2018 we would like to set the record straight. But first, let’s clarify another old Wilbur issue. Contrary to malicious rumours, we were not responsible for the permanent closure of the old trail on our adjoining lot referred to as the “former road to Wilbur Mine”. Feb 2010, when on legal advice, Lanark Highland Council resolved that it was never a road but our private property; we offered the use of the trail to the Snow Road Snowmobile Club (former K&P Trail Assoc.) in return for a valid Land Permission Form and an apology for the previous 3 years unpleasantness. Morley Wark, trail coordinator for the club, publically rebuffed our offer and chose to build an alternate parallel trail. We are not anti-snowmobiling or anti-ATVing. We do both and regularly use the K&P Trail. Now, as to the main issue: First and foremost, it was MVCA who chose to initiate formal legal action in May 2015. Not us. MVCA could have easily avoided any legal action and the associated expenses if they had been less dictatorial when we approached them in 2012 offering the guaranteed use of our portion of the K&P Trail. We did not threaten to close our ½ of the trail or ask for any financial compensation. We have always kept our portion open year-round and the entire trail through our lot in good repair at our expense. All we asked in return was that MVCA assume the liability that will inevitably occur due to their uncontrolled public trail/ road using our property. Rather than come to any agreement, MVCA chose to engage a law firm in early 2013 to challenge our K&P ownership. We were forced to do the same to defend property that has belonged to our family since 1890. Our lot is narrow and that little strip of land affords our home a small buffer from the trail. Like many deeds in former South Palmerston – now North Frontenac - our lot lines and boundaries are based on descriptions. Every successive deed for our property since the lot was created in 1881 have had the same exact description; “…bounded on the West by the Centre Stakes of the K&P Railway.” After our legal Title Search confirmed our ownership our lawyer presented our Deed to the Government of Ontario Land Registry Office May 2014. After scrutiny a Senior Supervisor ruled that our Deed took precedence and adjusted the Block Maps to reflect our ownership to the centre stakes of the K&P Railway. In other words: ½ the width of the K&P Trail across our lot. MVCA retained the other ½. Only after this endorsement did we built a new fence July 2014 along the trail to replace part of one that was beyond repair. We moved it closer to the trail to enclose as much of our property as possible to limit our liability without impacting the usage of the trail. Three years later during the Court proceedings Paul Lehman as the Plaintiff for MVCA testified under oath that they had not received any complaints about the fence, that there had been no incidents involving the fence, the fence was not a safety hazard and that MVCA could easily move the trail westward onto their ½ . So why was MVCA so inflexible? Seven months after the trial, on September 12, 2017 Judge E Sheard ruled in favour of MVCA. She awarded them ownership of our portion of the K&P Trail from the centreline only up to the pre-2014 fence line. Not the 49.5feet they had initially sued for. We retained all our property inside the old fence. She also awarded MVCA their court costs of over $100,000 of which they will recoup approximately 1/3. Judge E Sheard’s ruling also requires that MVCA “complete a survey completely at their expense” to prove where the land is they were awarded. Who would expect that a Judge would even hear a land claim without a MVCA survey or Deed but then MVCA is a government agency. As no surveys exist for the entire K&P Railway since its inception, this is proving a difficult and very expensive task. Senior staff at MVCA informed us that the estimate was “well above $60,000”. We have asked MVCA three times to allow us to review the draft survey once received in hopes of forestalling any requirement for additional court action and expenses but they are noncommittal. Once the survey is completed and registered and if we do not challenge it, a further Plan must be created to adjust our Deed before MVCA can assume ownership of our property. The trial may be over but as of this date the survey and our formal access agreement with MVCA are still ongoing as are their growing expenses. No time limits were imposed by the Judge to finalize any of her rulings. Until then status quo exists. MVCA could have avoided all the legal expenses they are now using as an excuse simply by being more open to achieving an agreement with us but then they have deep taxpayer pockets to draw from. So when MVCA complains that they can’t afford to maintain trails or asks you taxpayers to pay to replace neglected aging dams or your property is flooded by uncontrolled beaver ponds ask yourself: How many of these issues could have been resolved with the money MVCA wasted to acquire approximately ½ - ¾ of an acre of unnecessary, mostly unusable scrub land? If MVCA cannot fulfill their mandate maybe they should reassess their choices and priorities, not blame others. Marthe Roche-Bucci and Glen Bucci, Wilbur Station, Ont. 01/14/2019 This space is has been paid for by Marthe Roche-Bucci and Glen Bucci.
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Anniversary Happy 40th Anniversary Sukhi & Jass!!
"The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. But whatever you two are doing is working!!" Happy Anniversary we love you! Love, Mom "Granny", Amrit, Sunny, Arya, Gian, Keith, Thara, Rimpy, Ram, Mehar, Nishan, Boris & Erik!
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90th Birthday
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OBITUARY Kirkham, Lola Helen Peacefully at Garden Terrace, Kanata on January 9, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by Earl, her husband of 28 years. Loving mother of Gene (Cathy), and Dale. Proud Gramma of Tina (Mat), Steven and Rachel. Dear sister of Verna (the late George) and Sheila (the late Don). Predeceased by her brother George (Janet), her father William, and mother Annie. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews and her many friends in Sharbot Lake. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., W., Perth Friday January 18th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. In remembrance of Lola, contributions to the Anglican Parish of Parham-Sharbot Lake (St. Andrew's Church) would be appreciated by the family.For condolences or further information, visit our website at www.blairandson.com.
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OBITUARY STEWART, Donald “Don” Frederick
After a rich and full life, Don passed peacefully on January 3, 2019, with family by his side at Kingston General Hospital. Don touched so many lives throughout his 80 years and was a compassionate, caring friend to all. Born in Cobourg, ON, he moved to Toronto in his early years. In 1972, he married his favourite dance partner and best friend, Donna Wilson. He moved the “city girl” to Hopetown and started a hobby farm with 150 cattle, all while working full time. Much of his career was spent with Perkins Motors, first as a car salesman, then truck and coach mechanic, and then Service Manager. Don served 2 terms with Lanark Township Council, and was on the Almonte Hospital Board for several years. When he retired, he moved to Ompah. Don enjoyed spending summers on Manitoulin Island where his family and friends have many cherished memories. “Stewy” (as he was known by many) was a remarkable, passionate guy who was quick witted, loved to dance, play cards, and delve into history books. He taught many of us to fish and took great pride in stocking our tool boxes. Love lives on. Don is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna; his children Lorie (Henry) Schur, Kathy (Daniel) Trudel, Donna Milovanovic, Paula Roberts, and Kathryn (Robert) Campbell; his brothers Milton (Linda) Stewart and William (Mary) Stewart; proud “Grampi” of 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews, extended family and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Florence. Respecting Don’s wishes, no services will be held. Those who so desire, may make memorial donations in memory of Don to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. The “magic” that was Don Stewart, will be greatly missed by all those blessed to have known him.
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Continued from page 5 • Church, Thursday mornings from 10am to 11am. • The menu for January Diners is Salisbury steak, with all the trimmings and strawberry short cake for dessert. If you have signed up for January, we will see you at the Kennebec Hall January 21, but if you have not signed up, email me or give me a call by Friday January 18 and a spot will be reserved for you. Please bring you health record book as the paramedics will be in attendance. • The Kennebec Recreation Committee has posted their events calendar for 2019, which shows the known events sponsored by the committee, at this time. This events calendar is also on the Central Frontenac web page. • I know it is only January, but this is your gentle reminder about Heritage Weekend, which is also Family Day weekend. The are a number of scheduled events, as always, in Arden. If you or your group would like to participate please get in touch with Ronda Noble, as soon as possible. • Thanks are extended to the Arden Line Dancers who took the time Monday after class, to remove all of the Christmas decorations from the hall. You folks are the best! • Don’t forget to email me your news. • Hope everyone’s wood is holding out, with this freeze snap. Keep warm.
Cloyne-Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Beginning on Monday, January 28, 2019 and running to April 29, 2019 is “Life Long
Card of Thanks Goodfellow The family of Ann Goodfellow would like to thank everyone who has been involved in Ann’s journey over the past six months. To those who brought food, came to visit, or spent a day with her, know that your care was appreciated. Thanks to the group of gals who’s organization led to our community being brought together in order to support us in our time of need. Thank you to Ann’s Doctor, Wendy McCullough, who got things started with the specialists. To Dr.’s Wallace, Kalyvas and Hammand and their incredible staff. Everyone in the cancer and radiation clinic remembered Ann at each visit, even if they met her in other parts of the hospital, such as they do for all patients under their care. Thanks to the KGH and Connell 9 nurses and doctors for their care of Ann while she was a patient. To South Eastern LHNN including Peggy Goods and Matt Walker, as well as St. Elizabeth’s, especially our nurses Melanie and Stephanie--your care was incredible and we appreciated the fact that you were always warm to Ann and helped us to feel at ease with administering medications. Thank you to Nurse Practioner Margaret O’Niell for her daily calls, weekly visits, and her easy wit which helped us through some tough decisions. Thanks to everyone at Sharbot Lake Pharma Save who had to deal with practically daily changes to Ann’s meds. A special thank you to Laurie French for her friendship on and off the Limestone District School Board Trustees. Laurie would be there to lift Ann up in difficult times. She helped us with suggestions to ease care for Ann and more. Thanks for the LDSB for their kind gestures to Ann. To Derek Maschke for his usual great help, direction and friendship. To Haley Moffat and David Hopper for their direction at the church for the service and at the cemetery. To Fr John Brennan for his visits and talks with Ann since she received her diagnosis and for receiving Ann into the Church for the Funeral Liturgy and grade side service. Thanks also to Fr Cyprian for his visits with Ann before leaving for the holidays and the CWL of St James Major Catholic Church for the wonderful luncheon served after the service. Thank you to everyone. David, Jennifer and Steve, Joshua and Nikki, Emily and Taylor, Emmit and Beckett
Learning” Series. These one-day workshops will provide you with expertise in flower arranging, tai chi, geocaching, new tech, saving at the grocery store, genealogy, healthy eating, winter safety and survival, wild edible plants, playing bridge, and painting on wood. You will choose at least 6 of these topics. The time for these workshops is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 336-0691 or drop in to reserve your spot. At this time, you will be made aware of any costs for materials. • The township of North Frontenac is looking for volunteers to represent the public on the Community Policing Advisory Committee Task Force. This position is looking for an individual who has a genuine interest in creating a good rapport between the OPP and the residents of the Townships. If you are interested, send a letter of interest to clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca or Tara Mieske 6648 Road 506, Plevna, ON K0H 2M0 by January 26, 2019. • Attention all contractors! Join Lookout Home Hardware on Thursday, January 24 for the Contractor Pro Show in Ottawa! Bus leaves our parking lot here at 1:30 pm. For more information, check out their Facebook page.
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• Denbigh Diners happens the first Monday of each month at the Denbigh Hall, where a hot, delicious, homemade meal is available for a very reasonable cost. Meals are prepared by volunteers, and currently there is a need for more volunteers. Please contact Marlene Dacuk 613-336-8934 Ext 233 at Land O Lakes Community Services or m.dacuk@lolcs.com. • Saturday morning was bright and brisk in the Denbigh hills for the snowshoe excursion at the home of Tony & Gail Fritsch. Everyone enjoyed a good warm up with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and snacks, as well as a good visit. Check back here for future snowshoeing dates.
Dam operations on the Napanee river watershed at Depot Lakes
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ecent rain and snowmelt throughout the northern regions of the Napanee River Watershed have caused higher than seasonally normal water levels on the Depot Lakes. In an effort to ensure adequate flood storage for the spring, Quinte Conservation is operating dams on Second and Third Depot Lakes in order to draw down reservoir levels. Lake levels are currently supporting ice coverage. As levels start to lower in the reservoir, the stability of the ice coverage will decline. Downstream lakes will see an increase in water levels which may affect the strength of the ice. Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public to always exercise caution when on or around water and to stay away from shorelines and off ice. For more information on dam operations, visit quinteconservation.ca and subscribe to the dam operations newsletter. Quinte Conservation is a communitybased environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County. It provides cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership. Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony. More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www. quinteconservation.ca.
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PAGE 9 Continued from page 6 VIA rail train, which he describes as a 50-50 proposition, will be vastly different if there is a station in Sharbot Lake or not. “If the Federal government decides to fund a train line, it will happen. They have the power to get it through. The only question in that case is, will it stop here or not. If they do approve it, from what I’ve been told, there will be a one-year planning window from the announcement until the plans are drawn up. That could start this April or some other time, but they like to invest in willing communities, so a group like this needs to help make the business case for a station here. What can Sharbot Lake do to make the case that people will stop here?”
Township of Addington Highlands The Township of Addington Highlands, located in the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region, is seeking applications from experienced and qualified candidates to fill the fulltime position of Chief Building Official / By-law Enforcement Officer / Facilities Manager. The Chief Building Official / By-Law Enforcement Officer / Facilities Manager: • will perform the statutory duties in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Building Code, the Township’s Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Bylaw and any other such by-laws that are designated by Council; • will assure the structural soundness of buildings as well as the safety and accessibility of occupants in accordance with relevant legislation; • will enforce municipal by-laws and provide public information to ensure the protection of residents, property and employees; • will provide leadership and direction for the overall efficient and proper management of the Township’s facilities. Ideally the successful candidate would: • possess and demonstrate knowledge and skills in building standards, trends, technology materials and practices, construction, engineering or architectural technology normally acquired at a College of Applied Arts and Technology; • have or be eligible for membership in the Ontario Building Officials Association; • carry the Certified Building Code Official designation; • be qualified by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a Chief Building Official; and • will have successfully completed the By-Law Compliance Enforcement and Investigative Skills Level 1 or equivalent. A valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is also required. The successful candidate will be required to use their own vehicle and be paid mileage. The current salary range for this position is $72,363 - $84,656. A work week is 40 hours and there is an attractive benefit package. A complete job description is available on the Township website: www.addingtonhighlands.ca. Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and detailed resume including references, by 4:00 p.m. on January 25, 2019 to the undersigned. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Christine Reed, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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players, dancers, listeners and newcomers. Inverary - Chili Fest. Inverary United Church, starting at 6:00pm - hot, medium, mild and vegetarian. Vote for your favourite! Beef stew available. Adults $10, children $5. Includes salad, buns, dessert, tea & coffee! Inverary - Community Youth Dance: Tuesday January 15 Storrington Lions Hall. Event is open to students in BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS grades 5-8 and includes dance music, canteen and PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program adult supervision. Cost is $5 will be led by the VON. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Legion Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land opens at 3pm for socializing. Smorgasbord supper O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every served at 5:30pm. $12. fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, Sat Jan 19 sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll INVERARY - STORRINGTON STINGERS HOCKEY Road book. DANCE 8pm-1am. Storrington Lions Hall. Save the VENNACHAR - FAMILY NIGHT 5:30pm. Vennachar date. Details to follow. Tickets at 353-7561. Free Methodist Church. Dinner at 5:30pm followed Saturday January 19 by Kid’s Club and adult study time. Everyone is BOLINGBROKE - TRIVIA NIGHT 5:30pm. ABC Hall. welcome! For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 Shepherd’s Pie dinner $15, doors open 5:30, games 2673 or Angela 333 1901. at 6:30 pm. Cash bar. Info Lynne Lang 613-273-8834 Wednesday January 16 or events@abchall.ca. OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall. PLEVNA - JACK’S JAM 1pm-5:30pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Celebrating everyone with a birthday this month. Followed by potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to Potluck and Live Music. Info - Marily 613-479-2855 share. All welcome. VENNACHAR - FAMILY NIGHT 5:30pm. Vennachar SYDENHAM - 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF SYDENHAM Free Methodist Church. Dinner at 5:30pm followed LEGION 11:30am. Sydenham Legion. 4361 Amelia by Kid’s Club and adult study time. Everyone is Street, Legion Branch 496, Bob Richardson, will mark welcome! For more info contact Pastor Laurie at 479 this anniversary with a lunch, special presenations, 2673 or Angela 333 1901. and a social event, Friends and family are welcome. Thursday January 17 Call 613-376-6608 for more info. NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Sunday January 20 Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors BATTERSEA - SCOTTISH SONGS BY CHRIS open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. MURPHY 7pm. Battersea United Church. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. GODFREY - BEDFORD JAM 1pm-5pm. Glendower
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Hall. $2. Donation, entertainers free. Info: Joanne HARLOWE - OLE TYME FIDDLERS 7:30pm. Harlowe 374-2242, Joan - 374-5477. Hall. Prizes, lunch, $6 non-members, all welcome, HARROWSMITH - BEEF DINNER 4:30pm-6pm.
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Monday January 21
CLOYNE - CLOYNE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING 1pm. Barrie Hall. Jackie Bleecker is the grand-daughter of Wilfred Laurier Lessard, the author of “The Village on the Skoot”. Using her treasured photo collection, she shall reminisce at this meeting. Everyone is welcome. POLAR PLUNGE SIGNUP Sign up for this year’s Polar Plunge, held on February 17th at 12pm at the Sharbot Lake marina. Sign up any time during business hours at the Treasure Trunk, before the big day. Contact Janet for details 279-2113.
Tuesday January 22
BATTERSEA - FREE SENIORS’ FITNESS PROGRAM 10:30am. Storrington Centre. Program will be led by the VON. BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm. ABC Hall. A hot nutritious meal and pleasant socializing. Reservations required. For those 50+. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2734832 NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. There is a euchre tournament every fourth Friday beginning at the same time! Coffee, sandwiches and dessert. Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book. NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.
Thursday January 24
NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available.
Info: the Lions Toll Road book.
Friday January 25
INVERARY - SLOCAN RAMBLERS 7:30pm. Inverary United Church. Enjoy this exciting young bluegrass band. Tickets: $22 at slocans.brownpapertickets. com Info: alrankin@xplornet.ca or 613-353-6650. SHARBOT LAKE - SHARBOT LAKE LEGION SUPPER 5:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Legion opens at 3pm for socializing. Pork chop supper served at 5:30. Cost is $12. VERONA - SALT (SENIORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOGETHER) PRESENTATION ON CANNABIS 11:30am. Verona Free Methodist Church. Call 613-376-6477 ext. 303 to reserve. No cost to attend. Lunch served at 11:30am with presentation to follow. Transportation available. .
Saturday January 26
HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall. Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST 8am-11am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Adults $8, children 6-12 $4, under 6 free. In support of Special Olympics SHARBOT LAKE - SLOCAN RAMBLERS 6pm. Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Dinner and concert, $55 - includes 3 course dinner. Licensed
Monday January 28
POLAR PLUNGE SIGNUP Sign up for this year’s Polar Plunge, held on February 17th at 12pm at the Sharbot Lake marina. Sign up any time during business hours at the Treasure Trunk, before the big day. Contact Janet for details 279-2113.
Tuesday January 29
NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.
Committee of the Whole January 15
South Frontenac Community Services Comes to Council
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avid Townsend, Executive Director of Southern Frontenac Community Services, came to make his annual presentation to Council. He was accompanied by a large group of board members and other volunteers. Before starting their presentation Townsend and Susan Ward Moser, Board Chair, asked council to set a date for them have chance make a longer presentation, up to an hour long in the near future. They would like to look at ways of helping council develop a better understanding of some of the challenges the agency is facing, with the goal of laying the groundwork for a better partnership between the agency and local government. Nicole Raymer, a Queen’s student who last year analyzed a survey of the use of services by rural older adults in South Frontenac, on behalf of SFCSC, had noted the absence of local government perspective: “To determine whether rural communities can support the rural older adult population it would be important to study all the contributing parties - government, organizations, volunteers, and older adults - and how they work together to come to a comprehensive conclusion.” Townsend presented statistics showing that the percentage of seniors in the overall SF population is projected to grow much more rapidly than any other age group in the coming decade. The challenge is to provide the programs and services that these seniors will need if they are to stay healthy and housed in our communities. (Seniors’ health supports and services are the main focus of SFCSC, along with homelessness prevention and food secu-
rity.) Mayor Vandewal said that although the Township gave an annual donation to SFCSC when they requested it, he would pre-
might help if the Township had some signs indicating the presence of the reserve, and perhaps explaining its purpose: biosphere reserves are often attractive to tourists,
“To determine whether rural communities can support the rural older adult population it would be important to study all the contributing parties - government, organizations, volunteers, and older adults - and how they work together to come to a comprehensive conclusion.” - Nicole Raymer fer setting up something more consistent, which the agency could count on. Council agreed with Deputy Mayor Sleeth’s suggestion that a good time to meet together might be around 5 or 6 o’clock, just before a Committee of the Whole meeting. Frontenac Arch Biosphere Julie Servant, Executive Director of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB), likewise asked Council to partner with the biosphere by finding ways they could work together to improve relationships between people and their environments in a sustainable manner. The whole township of South Frontenac is included in the Biosphere reserve, recognized by the United Nations as an unusual and important geographical area. The Frontenac Arch, as it is called, is a relatively narrow strip of granite connecting two ancient mountain ranges, the Adirondacks and the Canadian Shield, through the Thousand Islands. South Frontenac has limestone in its southernmost regions, but much of the township lies on the granite of the shield. Councillor Sutherland said he thought it
and FAB publishes booklets and maps showing trails and natural attractions. (google the FAB website, and check out their ‘amazing places” section for some intriguing bits of information.) CAO Orr agreed he and Ms Servant would further discuss the possibility of signs. Keeping pace with growth Public Services Director Mark Segsworth and Brian Kirk, Area Supervisor, presented a report outlining the case for establishing a night shift for next winter. This would eliminate the lone worker safety issues, establish an all-night presence on Road 38, create more standard hours for all employees, cut down on overtime and make better use of road equipment. They suggested some of the ways of adjusting the operating budget to help meet the cost. Council members, although not opposed, had many questions about how the details of this change could be worked out and paid for. There was general agreement to refer the report to the Public Works Committee for discussion and recommendations.
by Wilma Kenny
Tandem dump truck replacement Given the 18-month average delivery period, and the probability of further delays due to all municipalities issuing tenders at the same time, Council agreed that Public Services should proceed with issuing a tender for the dump truck replacement prior to the approval of the 2019 budget. ($330,000 is included in the 2019 budget for the vehicle). Final acceptance of the tender will be subject to Council approval. “Hello, I must be going!” CAO Orr had given advance notice of his intent to retire this summer, even before the new Council was sworn in, but last week it became formal. Orr brought four recommendations for Council’s consideration: 1) that they appoint a 3 member Recruitment Committee composed of the Mayor and two members of Council, supported by the Current Car and Executive Assistant; 2) they engage a consultant to assist with a full and open recruitment, with the objective of having a new CAO by mid-July; 3) that all of Council be engaged in the final interviews; 4) in the interim, the Committee will keep the rest of Council up to date on the recruitment process, in closed session. Councillor Roberts recommended that Deputy Mayor Sleeth and Councillor Revill make up the two other members of the recruitment committee. Mayor Vandewal said “there has already been some buzz out there: we may not need to engage a ‘headhunter’”. He agreed that they should, however, hire a consultant to advise and guide them through the recruitment and hiring process. All agreed that it was important to move promptly: the hiring committee will be formally struck next week.
January 17, 2019
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LARC Opens Daycare at NAEC for Little Vikings I (submitted by Lennox and Addington Resources for Children)
f you have an infant or preschool child, then you understand the trials and tribulations of finding reliable, affordable, safe care for your child when you return to work. Many families in our communities, and in communities across Ontario and Canada struggle with access to childcare. On January 7, Lennox and Addington Resources for Children (LARC) opened a new daycare centre in Cloyne at North Addington Education Centre (NAEC). The centre provides licensed daycare services for children from afthe ages of 0-6. Additionally, LARC offers before and af ter school programs for school-age kids. The daycare offers care from 7am to 6pm. It has three rooms. The infant room is for children up to 18 months, the toddler room for children ranging from 18-30 months and finally, the pre-school room is for children from 30 months until school age. Supervisor, Hannah Lough, says that a typical day includes indoor and outdoor play such as science investi-
gations. NAEC is proud to welcome Lydia Keller and Dallas Arney, NAEC alumni, who will be joining Hannah Lough and Krystle Keller, who have been running the afterschool program, as staff educating the Little Vikings. Darlene Armer, Executive Director of LARC, explains that the program is for all children. Subsidies are available for families to offset the costs associated with childcare. LARC daycare is licensed by the Ministry of Education. The program follows these guidelines, such as providing nutritional lunches and snacks and giving receipts to parents to use at income tax time. If you would like to have more information about how to register for LARC or how to apply for subsidized payments, please contact Hannah at 613-336-6825 or Darlene at 613-354-6318. Mary Hasler, age 3, was the first student to arrive at LARC on January 7. She enthusiastically picked out her cubby and got ready to go to preschool.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – January 22nd, 2019 at 7:00 pm 2019 BUDGET INPUT Council invites residents to provide input for the 2019 Budget. The 2019 Budget document will be tabled on Tuesday, January 15th. Those interested in presenting to Council on Tuesday, January 22nd are encouraged to contact the Clerk’s office at Extension 2222 to be placed on the agenda. Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded to the Clerk’s Office via admin@southfrontenac.net. Requests to present to Council and/or written submissions must be received by noon on Thursday, January 17th, 2019.
liVinG Here HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The next HHW Depot days will be on January 24th and February 14th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner as well as on our website. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.
PUBLIC SKATING AT THE ARENA Public Skating starts again weekly each Sunday from 1:00 pm to 2:20 pm and each Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, only $2.50 per person, a CSA approved helmet with screen is recommended.
news & puBlic nOTices COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS Submissions for the Community Project Grant Program are now being accepted. Not for profit community organizations including charitable organizations and unincorporated groups who meet the project guidelines can apply until March 31st. For more information and to access the related forms, visit our website at www.southfrontenac.net/communitygrants WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads.
GARBAGE BAG TAGS We realize that at this time of year, residents may be getting low on garbage tags, however please ensure that each bag has a full, original South Frontenac bag tag around the neck of the bag. In either instance a notice will be left on your bag as to why it was left. Oversized and overweight bags may also be left. Consider doing a waste audit in your own home, are there things going into your weekly garbage that are recyclable? Be aware of how your purchases are packaged and what of that is being put in the garbage versus the blue box. New tags will be arriving in your March tax bill.
2019 DOG TAGS NOW AVAILABLE Dog Tags for the 2019 year are now available for $15.00 each until February 28, 2019. After that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2019.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Residents interested in submitting a planning application are strongly encouraged to book a pre-consultation meeting with the Planner. Appointment times for pre-consultation meetings can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation meeting helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process and associated costs.
Hartington Branch (located at 5597 Road 38 in the Princess Anne Community Centre). Monday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-372-2524
storrington Branch (located at 3910 Battersea Road) Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-353-6333
Kingston frontenac public library (located at 130 Johnson St. Kingston) Several locations and hours to serve you Visit www kfpi.ca/hours-and-locations
sydenham Branch 4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone #: 613-376-3437
DRIVE SLOW IN THE SNOW • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass.
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“We might be poking a bear here,” said Coun. Vernon Hermer. “We could be alienating some people.” Inglis asked how this proposal came about and CAO Cheryl Robson said: “this was all discussed during the Fire Master Plan debate. “We’re not asking Addington Highlands for any money, we’re just asking the joint committee for approval and I’m looking at whether to put this in the budget. “I don’t know what the recommendations will be.” “So this isn’t coming about because somebody is screaming at us about service,” said Inglis. Korhonen tried to argue for more latitude for the consultant but Council was leery of that. “I think the consultant will need a little more freedom than just interviewing staff,” Korhonen said. He also said that he wasn’t aware of any similar joint fire committees in the Province. Can’t lock out fire crews During a rather routine zoning amendment procedure, it was noted that the property was on a private lane with a locked gate. Fire Chief Eric Korhonen was asked if that presented a problem in the event of an emergency. “We either roll over them (locked gates) or we cut the lock,” he said. “There isn’t much that can stop our equipment.” Summer student for Milfoil study Council approved the hiring of a summer student to help with the efforts to study and control the infestation of Eurasian Milfoil on Malcolm and Ardoch Lakes.
“It’s an experiment the MNR has approved,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “I’m not sure if we’re throwing money away but if they learn something, that will be applicable to our other lakes,” said Coun. John Inglis. “The major (tax) contributors are our seasonables and this addresses their issue.” Water Source protection concern Coun. Gerry Martin took exception to the existence of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Committee and how its members are selected.
Time to sign up for the 9th annual Polar Bear Plunge “W
e’re still looking for jumpers,” said Janet Barr, organizer of this year’s Polar Bear Plunge which is now in its ninth season as part of the annual Frontenac Heritage Festival. “We have four people signed up already.” The Plunge has become a highlight of the Sunday festivities of the Festival, which is held on the Family Day long weekend in February. This year’s plunge goes Feb. 17 at noon. Besides being one of the Festival attractions, the Plunge also raises money for local
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charities. This year’s recipients will be The Treasure Trunk, Northern Connections and the Central Frontenac Fire Department. Pledge forms are available at The Treasure Trunk, Community Living North Frontenac or by calling Barr at 613-2792113. There are prizes for best costume, most pledges, youngest plunger and oldest plunger, she said. Barr said they’d like to get more than last year’s 20 participants and maybe even beat the all-time record of 45 plungers.
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Happy New Year to Everyone Smitty’s Appliances wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year in 2018. We want to thank all the people who have supported us in the past 44 years in our business of buying and selling appliances. And, yes, we plan to keep doing what we are doing now for another 20 years. Smitty says that the business and staff are growing. At this time, Smitty wants to thank his staff for all their hard work. Smittly says that after 44 years, repeat customers are returning and that is the sign of happy customers. We want to thank friends, neighbors and relatives who have passed the good word on to other people. We never advertise red tag sales, midnight sales, anniversary sales, Boxing Day sales or January sales. We just have everyday low prices of high quality appliances. With Smitty’s being the exclusive dealer we can give better pricing and warranties. Remember, the Frigidaire product we sell has a very long established name behind it. Every Woman Loves her Fridge, Stove, Washer and Dryer. We don’t have fancy showrooms, music piped in or plush carpet to walk on. We run a warehouse operation that allows us to sell with the low prices that we offer. Smitty pledges to always have the lowest prices. We are community oriented and we have donated fridges to churches, food banks, weddings, plowing matches, etc. Smttty says it is his way of repaying the community for their business with us. Smitty’s Always Making New Friends. Smitty does things differently than big stores. Even on Christmas Day he received three calls from people who didn’t buy their stoves from him who couldn’t get their ovens to work, while trying to cook the Christmas turkey. As a goodwill gesture Smitty went to help them, free of charge too. Smitty says it’s the little things the public appreciate. We like to think of ourselves as one big family in the community. We are always here to help any day or hour. Smitty says the customer must be happy after the sale. Always Shake the Customer’s Hand Smitty says the only people he can’t please are the competition. Smitty guarantees that as long as he is in business he will do his best to give the customer the best service and prices, and we guarantee that Smitty will still be in business to back these words up. Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. We have our own financing, the same as the big stores, but with no interest charges or gimmicks. There is always same day delivery too. Customers come first at Smitty’s. Looking forward to serving you for another 20 years, Thank you!
“This is just bureaucratic system creep and what Randy (MPP Hillier) was talking about,” Martin said. “There’s some empire building going on.” “Is this the thing where they’re going to tax our private wells?” said Coun. John Inglis. “Ottawa has two members, Perth, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place have one,” said Martin. “They all have municipal water supplies.” “I’ll talk to the other mayors and come back with some information in February,” said Mayor Ron Higgins.
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