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January 23, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 03

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Area fire departments sharing surplus gear with Bolivia

by Craig Bakay

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ast fall, North Frontenac firefighter Michael Leach went to Bolivia, ostensibly for some rope rescue exercises. When he got there, he became involved in that country’s battle against wildfires in the Amazon basin.

What he found was many young people willing to put their lives on the line, but without many of the tools their Canadian counterparts take for granted.

Leach brought his story back and presented to the joint chiefs of the Mutual Aid agreement.

Moved by the need, the chiefs decided to get involved and the result turned out to be two ½-ton truckloads of gear being shipped to the Bolivian firefighters, courtesy of the Stone Mills, Napanee, Kingston

and North Frontenac fire departments.

“We’re sending coveralls for fighting wildfires, bunker gear — especially boots, forestry hose, main water supply hose, all sorts of things,” said North Frontenac Chief Eric Korhonen. “We even got contributions from our suppliers Canadian Safety Equipment and A. J. Stone in the form of gloves and safety equipment.

“The chiefs of the mutual aid group were very quick to respond.”

Korhonen said the chiefs and the mutual aide group were “very sympathetic” to the plights of their Amazon Basin counterparts, referring to the efforts as “firefighters without borders.”

So, last week, a section of the firehall in Plevna was full of gear, all waiting to be

North Frontenac Fire Chief Eric Korhonen with a load of “very gently used” firefighting gear on its way to Bolivia.

sent off to the third-world country.

“We have at least two truckloads being sent to Peterborough where it will be put

on a plane to Toronto and then to Bolivia,” he said.

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Senior rues the pending loss of transportation services

by Wilma Kenny ydenham area resident Ann Barlow came as a delegate to explain, from her perspective as a senior citizen without a driver’s license, the importance of the Frontenac Transportation Service.. This service provides access for grocery shopping, transport to Kingston for medical

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and other appointments, and in Barlow’s case (she is a watercolour artist, specializing in local scenes and subjects), has made it possible for her to develop a small business marketing fine art cards featuring local fauna, flora and landscapes. Because she has outlets in Kingston, Sunbury, Sydenham and Keplar, Barlow hires

Former Plevna correspondent celebrates #99

Vie and her son at Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat on Tuesday

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ie Mcinnes was raised at Snow Road.

She lived in Tweed for a time, and wrote for the Tweed News. When she moved to Plevna, she continued writing for Tweed, but added the Perht Courier

and The Frontenac News to her roster.

Eventually, she confined her efforts to the Frontenac News. She wrote our Plevna column for over 20 years. She tuned 99 this week.

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RFTS so she can visit the outlets monthly to maintain her displays. The County’s decision to not include funding support to RFTS after 2020 means her monthly business travel costs will increased by nearly 50% next year, which threatens the viability of an already low-profit enterprise.

Barlow concluded: “Although the County receives Provincial and Federal cash for ‘use of roads’, you seek to gain an additional $48,000 by adding to the financial stress…of the 223 low-income ‘unique individuals’ who depend on the drive service. When you made your decision to cut funding we were not consulted and our needs were not considered. Surely there are better ways to achieve your economic goals than by hurting vulnerable seniors in the community.”

Barlow was frustrated by Mayor Vandewal’s reply that her request would have to go to the County early next fall, when the 2021 budget is being planned.

Until last year, Frontenac Transportation Services has been run by Rural Frontenac Community Services, which is based in Sharbot Lake, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Southern Frontenac Community Services, which is based in Sydenham. It received $96,000 in Frontenac County funding. The MoU fell apart last year, and the two agencies requested $48,000 each from Frontenac County for 2020, and the county granted the money but said it was the last year for funding and the two agencies should look elsewhere for support next year.

Mayor Vandewal told Barlow that the county has asked both Rural Frontenac Community Services and South Frontenac

Social Services for their statistics and business plans related to transportation services, but to date the two agencies appear not to be working in cooperation on this issue. Vandewal said there have already been many complaints from residents about this lack of County support for transportation services. Deputy Mayor Sutherland suggested that if the two agencies could not work together, perhaps the County needs to assume full responsibility for this essential program.

Councillor Revill complimented Barlow on the clarity of her letter, and he and Mayor Vandewal assured her that they would bring it to County Council’s attention.

At this point, CAO Carbone shut down the discussion, saying this meeting’s purpose was to receive delegations, not to debate topics that were not on the agenda.

2019-2022 Strategic Activities Draft Report CAO Carbone presented the final draft of the Township’s Strategic Plan for the remainder of this term: it is an ambitious and detailed report, available in full (draft) form in the agenda notes online for the Jan 21 COW meeting. One interesting suggestion among many was to review the possibility of relying less on the standing committees (which sometimes cancel meetings for lack of agenda items) and more on the Committee of the Whole.

Overhead Wires a Hazard for Birds Eliza Murphy of Sydenham came as a delegate to Council to address her concern about the hazards presented to

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Criminal Court Sharbot Lake Criminal Court January 29 Withdrawn A charge of forcible confinement against Jennifer Ducharme, was withdrawn by Crown counsel.

Ongoing The related cases against Paul Duplantis, Courtney Copeland, and James Moore includes charges of break and enter and mischief under $5,000 against each of them. Their lawyer asked for a deferral until March 16, which was granted.

Dustin Sweet and Suzy Wickens, both charged with possession of stolen property, will return on February 10.

Randy Vankoughnett, facing two break and enter charges, and a failure to attend court charge, is also facing charges in Kingston. The Sharbot Lake cases relate to break ins at the canteen at the Parham ballfield and the former school. The Kingston case relates to theft of copper wire. He is scheduled to return on March 16.

by Jeff Green Trial date re-set Patrick Sundstrum, who faces two sets of charges related to production, distribution, and possession of an illegal substance, as well as unauthorized possession of firearms, will see his trial commence on April 6. His lawyer left private practice, leaving the necessity to re-schedule.

First appearances Sasha Baillargeon, charged with breach of court ordered conditions, is seeking legal counsel and will return on February 10.

Delia Charlieboy, charged with unlawful entry and assault, is also seeking legal counsel, and will return on March 16.

David Sillars is facing three unauthorized hunting and fishing related charges, and mischief under $5,000. He has legal counsel, and will return on February 10.

Province announces new RED funding intake

by Jeff Green

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ED is back.

The program which provides matching grants for economic development initiatives in rural Ontario, was used by the Land O’Lakes Tourist Association (now defunct) to maintain its operations for many years, and by Frontenac County to establish a community development officer position several years ago.

At the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto this week the provincial government announced that a relatively modest $5 million in grants will be available from RED at this time, under two streams.

Organisations located in over 400 rural municipalities in Ontario are eligible to apply for a share of the funding.

The first stream is the Economic Diversification and Competitiveness stream which provides a maximum of $150,000 to cover 50% of eligible project costs.

The second is the Strategic Economic

Infrastructure stream which provides a maximum of $250,000 to cover up to 30% of eligible project costs.

Municipalities, not-for-profit corporations, indigenous communities or organisations, and local service boards are eligible to apply for funding. The application deadline for the program is February 24th. Priority will be given to projects that are supported by a partnership between two or more organisations. Under the economic infrastructure stream, projects that were already under consideration before the application period got underway this week will be given priority.

Local municipalities will likely be talking about applying for funding when they meet in the coming week or two.

The ROMA conference was held in Toronto between Sunday, January 19th, and Tuesday, January 21st.

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entral Frontenac Fire Chief Jamie Riddell welcomed new firefighters Rebecca Vinkle, Taylor Hughes and Paul Gosse to the “family” Tuesday night in Mountain Grove in a special swearing in ceremony.

The three are the latest graduates of the Township’s recruitment and training program. On this, the department’s second annual awards night, they also honoured Corey Kemp for dedication and leadership in training and development, Virginia Gray and John Morrow for their work in fire pre-

vention and life safety and Andrew Hole for occupational health and safety. Also honoured was Ryan Conboy, who successfully completed his public information officer certificate from the Office of the Fire Marshall. “We’re a really tight-knit group who have responded to major incidents, some in the past two years,” said Chief Riddell. “It’s an honour of mine to stand with you was we do our duty.” Photo/Craig Bakay

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birds, specifically herons, flying from Sydenham Lake across George St at or near the bridge to fish in the creek. While living nearby, Murphy has seen two dead herons and a dead osprey on or near the bridge.

She has spoken to both Ontario Hydro and Bell Canada, and each have agreed to ‘investigate a solution for the problem of the wires crossing the George St bridge’. She listed references to several possible solutions including coloured (but not reflective or metallic) tab-markers to make the wires more visible. Public Works Manager Mark Segsworth agreed to follow up with Hydro and Bell.

Murphy also asked

whether the township could consider constructing an animal underpass each side of the bridge when the roadway across the bridge is reconstructed (originally planned for two years ago, now postponed to at least 2021.) Turtles crossing in the spring continue to be killed in spite of many rescues by drivers and villagers, and this is also a foot-crossing area for numerous other animals; otters, beavers, muskrats, ducks and geese.

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CAO Carbone’s report provided this information, and asked Council’s support to move ahead in advertising the position, with an anticipated start date of April. Councillor Sleeth asked whether a headhunter would be necessary, and Planning/Building Director Claire Dodds replied that this hiring would be done in-house: positions for both Senior Planner and Planner will be advertised at the same time, and a good selection of applicants is anticipated.

“Where will we put them?” asked Councillor Revill.

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The province postures, but Conservation Authorities keep working SINCE 1970

by Jeff Green

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delegation that included the general managers of three of the four Conservation Authorities that are responsible for watershed management in Frontenac County, made a presentation to the monthly Frontenac County Council meeting last Wednesday (January 16) in Glenburnie.

Katrina Furlanetto, from Cataraqui Conservation, led the delegation, supported

by Sommer-Casgrain Robertson (Rideau Valley) and Sally McIntyre (Mississippi Valley). Brad McNevin, chief administrative officer from Quinte Conservation, was not in attendance but Quinte was included in the slide show that Furlanetto presented to Council.

The politicians around the table are familiar with the work of the Conservation Authorities (CA) because they, or members of their council, sit on the governing boards of each Conservation Authority whose watersheds include territory that falls within their boundaries. The CA’s also provide services to the municipalities under contract.

The presentation was designed not only to provide some basic information about the mandates of the CA’s but also to bring Council up to speed about the changing political reality that may be facing both the CA’s and the municipalities as the provincial government contemplates changes.

Last year, the Conservation Act was changed, but the new regulations that spring from those changes have not been developed. In August, the Minister of the Environment sent out a letter telling CA’s that they should prepare to wind down services that do not fall within their core mandate.

“From the Province’s perspective, that core mandate relates to our work on natural hazards, flood control being central to that, not the natural heritage, hydrogeology and storm water management work that we do” said Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, in a phone interview after the meeting.

Since the summer, the provincial position seems to have changed. The range of services provided by CA’s to municipalities such as: water quality studies, working with landowners on stewardship efforts, protecting and preserving shorelines, wetlands and floodplains , will likely be

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maintained. But these services will have to be governed by a series of memoranda of understanding between the CA’s and each of the municipalities that they work with and for.

During her presentation, Katrina Furlanetto pointed out that for this year at least, changes are on hold and the CA’s are operating as normal as consultation regarding he changes is still under way.

Meetings between the Ministry of the Environment and municipal officials are taking place in the coming weeks, including one in Peterborough in early February.

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Casgrain-Roberston.

CA’s are also a commenting agency for planning departments, as part of the planning approval process. The province is seeking a speedier planning approval process and there may be measures aimed at changing how that work is done by the Conservation Authorities.

Katrina Furlanetto said CA’s across the Province are working to standardise how they provide planning comments, while maintaining the local perspective that comes from their accumulated knowledge about their own watersheds.

“We are always open to improvement,” she said

NF to review property and noise bylaws

by Craig Bakay North Frontenac put the brakes on changes to its Safe Property and Noise bylaws made by its solicitor at its regular meeting last Friday in Plevna.

Coming on the heals of a discussion where CAO Cheryl Robson reported that complaints are up to 49 so far this year, compared with 16 last year, Coun. Fred Fowler said he has been getting complaints about the bylaws leading to those complaints.

“I’ve been getting a lot of complaints, less than 10 but a lot more than I thought I’d be getting, about how unfriendly we are,” Fowler, who retired after an extensive career in may facets of law enforcement. “These are absolute liability offences, meaning that even if you have a good excuse, that doesn’t matter.”

Robson said that most of the complaints are the result of a bylaw and are “black or white.”

“I agree with you Fred,” said Coun.

John Inglis. “But our complaints are complaint driven.

“Some of the bylaws today just make my eyes roll.

“For example, the safe properties bylaw says grass must be under 15 cm.

“And the noise bylaw uses the word ‘reasonable.’ What does that mean?”

“I think we all agree that there’s some ridiculous content in these bylaws,” said Mayor Ron Higgins.

Inglis suggested a committee made up of Higgins, Robson and Fowler take a look at these bylaws.

“This is a good idea to slow these down,” said Robson. “Some things are legislation that has to be in there but some things are your discretion.”

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Furlanetto pointed out as well that the province provides only a small amount of CA funding, between 3 and 5 per cent, for specific services. Grants and fundraising provide funding for projects, but the bulk of funding for CA work comes from the municipalities where they are located.

CA’s are also governed by municipally appointed boards.

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Efficiency?

An “efficiency study” contracted for by North Frontenac Township and completed

by SP Maloney Corp didn’t sit too well with

at least one member of Council.

“I think we wasted $6,850 to tell us what we were already aware of,” said Coun.

Vernon Hermer. “It was an organizational drag with lengthy meetings and unnecessary emails. “(The study) just added to inefficiency with all those interviews.”

“Yeah, we learned a lesson on this one,” said Mayor Ron Higgins. “I’ll leave it at that.”

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• The rink at the boat launch is being maintained by some local residents, but help is always appreciated. Please if we have a snowfall and you want to shovel or run your plow over it, feel free. There may be a few questionable ice spots right to the left but where the rink is perfectly safe ice. It’s well enjoyed by many locals. If you haven’t used it. Check it out.

• Seeing as we’ve had a taste of all sorts of weather but recently snow, thanks to all those who are responsible for keeping our roads and sidewalks safe. Your jobs do not go unnoticed.

• Ever wanted to try Ballroom dancing? Here’s your chance!! There’s a new program At the Dance Hall Social at the Grace Centre on the last Wednesday of the month (this month being already passed on the 22nd) but remember it for next month. Runs from 1-4pm. Lynda and John will teach you the steps • Got a creative edge? Creative Writing Club: 8:30am. 10:30am at the Grace Centre. 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month • A nice little break from the winter blahs. Join us Tuesday mornings at Good Grace's Cafe. Fresh brewed coffee and tea, delicious treats, and great company! Did we mention the free refills on tea and coffee? The cafe is completely volunteer run, and all proceeds go to benefit our various programs.

Need transportation? It's free! Call us at 613-376-6477 • Is a new healthier you part of your New Years Resolution?

Women on Weights: 1:30 pm - 2:30pm every Friday at the Grace Centre from Jan. 10 - Feb. 28. In partnership with the RFLA Allied Health Team this 7-week program includes a registered kinesiologist who will guide you through a weightlifting workout program. This program includes an assessment, education from a registered dietician, e-book materials and group lectures on motivation and accountability. Free To register call 613-354-3301, ext. 692 or email • I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. Come to the South Frontenac Rides Meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. 4412 Wheatley St, Join South Frontenac Rides for their next meeting on January 30th, 2020 at the Sydenham Library Community room at 7:00 pm. Bring your ideas! South Frontenac Rides would like to improve our area’s cycle route maps and are working on two projects: Improving the online route map.

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• Here’s some food for thought. The snow may not be all that “packy” right now but once it gets packy or even if you wish to add some water to make it so. Let’s challenge our village to snow and ice sculptures. The pumpkin people are always a blast and the Christmas décor is stunning. Let’s see some creative snow fun! Maybe post a photo on the Sydenham Ontario facebook page!

January 23, 2020 As well, the United Church study group will be studying the book by Barbara Brown Taylor, called, “An Altar in the World.” Each session will allow for individual views on the topic. Everyone is welcome. The group meets from 10am to n o o n

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• Student volunteers needed! Students wishing to work on the 40-hour volunteer community service towards graduation are welcome to apply. The event is the Winter Weekend Wakeup Breakfast. For additional information, contact: 613777-8980 or e-mail: vca@xplornet.ca.

• Only two Saturdays left! Join the Wake-up Breakfast Team for a full farmer's breakfast at Trinity United Church from 8am to 10:30am on Saturdays January 25 and February 1. By donation: pay what you can. This is sponsored by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association. Profits will be shared equally between both organizations. Trinity's share will be used to help assist with the extracurricular activities for the children at Prince Charles Public School. The VCA share will be used to help develop the K and P trail head at road 38 and Bell rock Road.

• The Frontenac Soccer Association is holding their annual general meeting on Tuesday, Feb 4 at 7pm at the Sydenham Library and everyone is welcome to attend. There are several vacant board positions and without new volunteers, the league is at risk of being discontinued. Please help them continue to provide an opportunity for kids and adults to play local recreational soccer, no experience required! For more information, please go to www.frontenacsoccer.com.

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• Thanks is extended to the Arden Line Dancers, Gord and Lorne for taking down the seasonal Christmas decorations.

Your help was much appreciated.

• If you were disappointed that the Sharbot Lake Murder Mystery was cancelled, you can still attend the Epicure Murder Mystery in Parham, Saturday January 25 at the Parham United Church, CE Building. Please contact Penny Cota for more information.

• Coffee and Conversation continues at the United Church, in Arden, 10am.

• On Saturday, January 25, 8am to 11am, the Sharbot Lake and District Lions are hosting another All You Can Eat Breakfast at the Oso Hall. Adults $8 and kids $4. Proceeds will support the Special Olympics.

• Events in Arden for heritage weekend are coming together nicely. If you would like to participate, in any way, please get in touch with a member of the Committee.

• On Saturday, February 8, 10am to 3pm there will be a Winter Market in Sharbot Lake, featuring many local vendors.

The event will be held in the United Church Hall (across from Mike Deans).

• If you are still using a red and white health card, please be advised that they will not be accepted after July 1, 2020.

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• Pictured above are two centenarians discussing the pros and cons of attending Drop-in at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. Escalating cost rose to be a point of interest, but the health and benefits won out as Lee White (105) and Maita Park (101) realized that their longevity was partly attributed to the excellent food, served for only $8. All are invited to become a centenarian by joining them at noon every Tuesday. Bitcoins not accepted..

• The community bus service has started up in our area to help transport residents of all ages to larger shopping centres and some day trips. On February 6, the community bus will be travelling back to Belleville for grocery and personal shopping at No Frills, Wal-Mart, and Giant Tiger.

To reserve your seat, contact Kate Turl, community bus coordinator at cell: 613-849-8804, or Land O’Lakes Community Services: 613-336-8934, Toll Free: 1-877-679-6636, Facebook: Community Bus Service, or lolcsbus@gmail. com. There are pick up routes for all: Denbigh, Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton, Kaladar. Volunteer drivers available for drop off/pick up.

• The national literacy organization is once again running.

Family Literacy Day, which takes place on January 27, will raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative started in Canada in 1999 and held annually to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacyrelated activities as a family. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.”

• Superbowl Sunday and cards: Feb. 2nd 1pm at Hunter's Creek Golf Course, 1198 Hwy 506 Cloyne Super Bowl squares, wings, nachos and beverages! RSVP 613 336 2587.

• The Clothing Boutique & More in Northbrook will be closed for the months of January and February. Volunteers thank you for holding onto your treasures for drop-off until the beginning of March.

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• Exercise classes have begun at the Addington Highlands Community Centre. On Mondays at 9:45am, instructor Andrea Levy will lead the class in the gym, with a half hour of cardio, followed by a half hour of weights and stretching.

Please bring along a mat and weights, if you have them.

The weekly cost is a donation to the Denbigh Foodbank.

Call Andrea at 613 706 2834. Sponsored by the Denbigh Recreation Committee.

• Adult archery night is happening on Friday, January 31st, 6-8pm, at Vennachar Free Methodist Church, 424 Matawatchan Road. This program is being offered, free of charge, to the community. For more information, call Pastor Laurie Lemke at 613-479-2673.

• Looking for something to do on a cold day? Why not drop by the library and pick out a new book or an old favourite, borrow a movie, or use one of the computers? Library membership is free for Addington Highlands residents, and for

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• A delicious meal awaits you at the next Denbigh Diners on Monday, February 3rd at noon, at the Denbigh Hall. Roast beef is on the menu for just $8. Everyone is welcome. Contact Bev at 613 333 9852.

• Mark your calendars! An Open Mic Music Night is planned for Friday, February 7th, 7pm at Vennachar Free Methodist Church. Come for the music, and have a coffee, tea, and snacks while you enjoy local talent. Contact 613 333 2318.

• It is almost that time of year again: Family Fishing Weekend! From February 15-17, you may fish in Ontario without a licence. For all the rules and regulations that you need to know to plan your fishing weekend, visit www.ontario.ca/ page/licence-free-family-fishing.

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• Wow, what a snow storm. Guess we are lucky, when we compare ourselves with the East Coast.

• We had a couple from Niagara Falls drop into to the Fiddlers for the first time on Friday night. Plus, we had new people from Myers’ Cave road drop in, but they left early.

Said they would be back again. We welcome you anytime.

• Get well wishes are racing to Elm Tree to Ray Whitelock.

Within a month and a half, Ray has been sick with a sore throat twice, making him hardly be able to talk. We all missed your sweet voice singing on Friday night (especially one of us). We also missed “Sam”.

• The weather does not look good again this coming weekend, but the open mic is still on for Saturday, starting at 2pm.

• Happy belated birthdays to Clifford Shorts and Terry Good.

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• On Friday, February 7th, there will be a Youth Dance at the Golden Links hall, from 7pm to 9:30pm, for public school children. The cost is $6. Don't forget to bring someone who has never been before and get a chance to win a great prize. January's winner was Talan Stubinski.

• The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be hosting their monthly Euchre Fun Night (non-competitive), Saturday, February 8th, starting at 7pm, at the Club Hall, 4041 Colebrook Rd. The cost to play is $5person and there will be prizes, refreshments and a cash bar. Don't have a partner? No worries, everyone is welcome to come out to play.

Please RSVP (613-372-0917) so they will know how many players for set up.

• The Ole Tyme Fiddlers Open Mic will be Sunday, February 9th from 1pm until 5pm, followed by dinner. Please bring a dessert to share. The cost is $10.00. For more information, please call 613-372-2410.

• On Sunday, February 16th, the Oddfellows & Rebekahs will be holding a turkey dinner at Golden Links Hall from 4:30pm to 6pm. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 613-372-2410.

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

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• We’ve recovered from the many storms and the wood pile is diminishing, but we are safe and warm. I heard that the royals wanted to locate in Central Frontenac - so we might need to spruce up our yards in the spring. Lots of time yet! The snow is a great cover up.

• We certainly thank our township road crews for all their fantastic efforts in this most recent storm that caused many cancellations and closures in the area.

• A special warm welcome to interim Anglican Priest, the Rev. Ron Hunt, who is serving this entire area. Living in the Perth area and retired, Rev. Hunt is enjoying serving temporarily in our area.

• Keep warm, everyone!

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• Chicken & biscuits Saturday, January 25th at 6pm at the Storrington Lions Club hall in Sunbury. A warm and delicious meal – all yours for $15. Cash bar. Reserve your tickets by calling 613-353-2257.

• Four Rivers Youth Event for youth 10+, January 25. Skate, fireworks & pizza, Portland United Church. Meet at 12:30, pick up at 6:30. For info or to register, call Cathy Ryan at 613-272-2026 or email: cryan@rideau.net • New Year – New Recipes – New Meals! Inverary & Communities Neighbour to Neighbour recipe exchange and quick, nutritious meal planning, Thursday February 13, Inverary United Church, 7pm. Bring a few copies of your favourite weeknight recipes to share. Questions (613) 353-7008.

• If you live in the Inverary area and you’re missing mail from last month, please click on this link for more information: https://www.frontenacnews.ca/south-frontenac-news/ item/13628-inverary-residents-report-thefts-from-mailboxes • Dave Carroll, singer/songwriter, part of the East Coast award winning band, Sons of Maxwell, and creator of the viral song/video “United Breaks Guitars”, is coming to Kingston! A concert is being planned for Wednesday, February 5th, and Chris Murphy is trying to see if it makes more sense to host a house concert, or have it at Inverary United Church.

Tickets will be $25, either way. Please message him ASAP if you’re interested in attending. He will be finalizing details shortly and needs to decide on the venue based on your responses. Email Chris at shoreskid@yahoo.ca.

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marilynmeeks5@gmail.com • January birthday greetings to Elburn Meeks, Don Larmon, Daisy Haw, Lindsay Brown, Breanna Burt, Will Brown, Kathy Barr, Eileen Whan, Kettering McInnes, Christina Meeks, Sherrill Hannah, Charles Nedow, and Joyce Burke • Sympathy to the passing of my niece Alice Cichocki wife of Ken and also to the family of Norman McPherson • Snow, snow we certainly have lots of it. Be careful when shovelling.

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Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Don't forget the Gospel Sing at Parham Free Methodist church at 7pm Saturday, January 25th, featuring local talent and friends. Free-will offering and refreshments.

• Thank you to everyone who has signed up for District #4 Recreation Committee Craft Night on January 24th at the CE Building in Parham at 7pm. Cost is $5 and bring your own rock. Cindy Hannah will be teaching us how to make a gem tree. Light refreshments will be provided.

• Parham Diners meal on January 27th consists of cabbage rolls, roasted potatoes, Caesar salad and fruit cobbler. Be sure to make your reservations (613-279-3151).

• Central Frontenac Minor Softball Association will be hosting their 4 on 4 tournament at Tichborne Rink - the date is now January 25th - $10/player - we are hoping to have 8 teams. Canteen will be on site. To register your team, call Bob Teal at 613-375-6525.

• The Sharbot Lake Lions Club are holding their All You Can Eat Breakfast on January 25th at the OSO Hall Sharbot Lake, with proceeds going towards Special Olympics.

• Thinking of you to Barb Agnew.

• Shocked to hear of the passing Bill Haw, Leonard Brown, Nancy Gaylord, Marion Bertrim and Norm MacPherson. Also, to my friend Brenda Lewis - she was a long-time employee of KGH. Sincere condolences to their families and friends.

• Play offs have started for some of the hockey teams at the Frontenac arena. Try to come out to some of these exciting games. Always stay positive and remember: the referees are humans too!

• The Hamilton family held their Christmas dinner on Sunday. Due to weather conditions around Christmas, it had to be postponed. I'm sure it still tasted yummy!

• Sending happy birthday wishes to mom/grandma Eileen Whan, celebrating her 94th with family this weekend. Also to

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• Please note: For the Frontenac News Editions printed on January 29 and February 5, I need any announcements you might want included sent to me by Saturday January 25th.

Sorry for any inconvenience (Grandmothers are never off duty!).

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

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• Tickets are almost sold out for the annual chinese dinner and quarter auction held by District #4 Recreation Committee. Always such a fun night and this year, once again, the money raised will go to support the Tichborne Rink Project.

Thank you, once again, to all that provide us with items for bidding. If you or your business have a donation, please get in touch with Lisa Hamilton, Tina Howes or Christine Teal to arrange pick up.

• Kindness is still one of the most powerful forces on earth.

• Happy birthday to Jackie Conway, Eileen Whan, Bill Young, Bernie Quinn, Carol Belanger, Nicki Gowdy, Phil Fox, Roz DeCaire, Avery Lowery and Paddy O'Connor.

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• Our wild weekend snowstorm didn’t take away from the fun time at Jack’s Jam in the Clar-Mill Hall! The group that did brave the weather enjoyed lots of food and a great time! Everybody is already looking forward to the jam next month!

• Speaking of the Clar-Mill Hall, don’t forget about our public outdoor ice-skating rink that is available for all courteous and safety-minded skaters in the community. It's always open and a really fun way to spend time with your family and get some great outdoor exercise and fun!

• The North Frontenac Stargazing Pad events at 5816 Road 506 between Fernleigh and Plevna begin in April.

Stay tuned for more information; these are fun, free family events that you won’t want to miss!

• Speaking of sky viewing events, there was some excitement near the stargazing pad last Friday night. Melissa Philips, as well as other neighbours in the area, noticed a line of approximately 30 silent strange lights traveling across the sky at about 6:40pm. Catherine Green mentioned the light sightings in Manotick and Kemptville, as well, that evening. What it could have been is a mystery ... maybe military manoeuvres, maybe star link satellites, or maybe something else altogether?

• I remember a couple of years ago, driving home on Ardoch Road one night this time of year, Lonnie, the kids and I saw two bright lights in the sky. It was a mystery then, too. One thing is for sure: I will be keeping an eye on the sky for any future sightings.

• For any moms or dads that are looking for something fun to do with their little ones, the EarlyON Playgroup meets Monday mornings from 9:30-2pm at Clarendon Central Public School! It is a wonderful way to get out and socialize for you and your kiddies!

• Clarendon Central’s Parent Council were very happy to purchase 20 sets of snowshoes for the students! What a fun outdoor activity! I bet there are a lot of happy kids now that we have all this snow!

• Happy belated birthday (last Thursday January 16th) to our cool chick, Katie Ohkle! I hope you didn’t think we would let your special day pass by! We hope you had a birthday as great as you!

• Do you have a nice story to share about somebody that did something kind for you or someone you know? I would love to hear about it to put in the column for our community to enjoy!

• For example; Becky Kavanaugh sends out a great big thank you to Jimmy Wilson! He is her neighbour who saw her struggling away with her snow shovel. She was trying to clear all this crazy snow out of her driveway last Sunday

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The Plan A strong business plan is an essential part of starting and running a business. It describes your business, its objectives and strategies, the market you are targeting and your financial forecast. A business plan helps you set goals, secure funding, clarify operational requirements and establish reasonable funding forecasts.

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The Process Understanding the requirements for starting a business can make the difference between success and failure. Be aware of your responsibilities as a business owner, including: • Licenses • Permits • Registration • Employment standards • Taxes This article has been provided by Canada Ontario Business, a partner of the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation. Their extensive collection of online resources is available at http://www.cbo-eco.ca/ If you are thinking of starting a small business, the staff at the Frontenac CFDC is here to help you with their no fee business advisory service. Call Anne Prichard at 1-888372-9962 or 613-372-1414 ext 204 ■

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Detroit and Nashville might be the most famous meccas of the music industry, but how about Mountain Grove? Thanks to a business loan from Frontenac CFDC, Jonas Bonnetta is attracting musicians from across North America to his production studio in the Central Frontenac hamlet. Port William Sound offers artists a fully equipped recording studio in a beautiful, rural forest setting.

“Musicians love that it’s a distractionfree place to create,” says Jonas. “They can stay in our cabin and be inspired by all the beauty around us.”

Visiting musicians and bands also check out all the other businesses in nearby Sharbot Lake and across Central Frontenac, spread-

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Thanks to financial assistance and business coaching from the Frontenac CFDC, Port William Sound offers all the technology required to produce high quality recordings.

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Farming & Food News continued Tues, January 28th from 7-9 pm Land-linking and farmland conservation free workshop, in Inverary. These workshops are designed to inform you about the different models of farm succession that are available. Workshops are intended for farmers of all ages and career stages, and both experienced and beginner farmers will gain something from attending them. Not only are these workshops a great opportunity to learn, but they are also an opportunity for new farmers who are seeking land to connect with experienced farmers with land who may be nearing retirement and searching for a successor. Hosted by Ontario Farmland Trust and National Farmers Union – Ontario. To register, visit farm-workshops.eventbrite.ca.

Selling Food in Ontario The Frontenac CFDC, County of Frontenac and KEDCO are working with OMAFRA to organize a Selling Food in Ontario workshop this spring. This full day workshop is geared to the learning needs of farmers and food producers. We are still in the planning stages so if there is specific content you would like to see, contact Anne Prichard at anne@ frontenaccfdc.com ■

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Michael Davidson purchased Pineridge Resort in Parham in April and has been busy making upgrades to the property. Camp in comfort is the latest upgrade. Bring your gear but stay warm and comfy in their unique little bunkie. You will have 2 double mattresses in the loft area overlooking a common space where you can stay dry while still enjoying the outdoors on a pristine lake teaming with fish and perfect for swimming. Enjoy your own private patio and fire pit on the waters edge. Rent a canoe, kayak, or motor boat to explore this very isolated lake. For more information visit www.pineridgeresort.ca or follow him on Facebook Pineridge Resort.

Congratulations to Mel Mckay and his wife Beverly who recently decided to start their own business, Eastern Ontario Fire Protection, to provide affordable fire protection services to business owners in Eastern Ontario. Mel has over 10 years’ experience in the fire protection industry They provide sales, installation and maintenance services for fire protection equipment needs such as fire extinguishers, kitchen hood suppression systems, emergency lights, and fire hoses.

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They also offer Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System inspection and maintenance. For more information email easternontariofp@gmail.com or call 613-985-3637 Ellen Mortfield has recently moved back to Frontenac County from Thunder Bay, and is offering writing, editing and proofreading services to businesses through her new venture, Biz Words. With many years of experience in advertising, publishing and community outreach, she is excited about using her skills to help area businesses and organizations.

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Wolfe Island Marine

You might think that a company that builds docks and boathouses, and does shoreline restoration up and down the St.Lawerence seaway and Lake Ontario (and grows hops in the summer as well) would be taking it easy in early January. But late last Friday afternoon, as the ice was forming on the bay and a cold snap was setting in, company owner Jason Lacelle was at headquarters and fabrication shop for Wolfe Island Marine. He was supervising work on some of the products that his crew builds in the winter time, for installation in the warmer weather.“We work 5 days per week year around. In the first few years it slowed down a bit for us in the winters, but we have developed a good mix of clientele and there is always something happening for use. We like to utilize the shop as much as possible in the winter,” he said.

A couple of years ago, Wolfe Island Marine purchased a large barge and that has opened up opportunities for the company. “Not only can we transport equipment, section of docks and other structures to properties on the seaway and Lake Ontario so much more easily, it really helps with our shoreline restoration business. We can get in close to shore and do the jobs from the water.

We can bring in equipment, materials, and aggregate, whatever we need, and not have to get to the shoreline over land. No matter how gentle you try to be, there is always damage to clean up when you cross over land with heavy equipment.” The shoreline restoration part of the business has been very strong, partly as the result of the flood seasons in 2017

Shoreline restoration project and 2019 along the lakes ral progression in order to and rivers. “We’ve been real- reflect the company’s expanly busy helping customers to sion into shoreline developrepair their shorelines, and ment, boat house constructo protect against flooding tion and restoration, dock in the future. There has been fabrication, and dock repair. a lot of damage everywhere Aside from a loan from the in recent years.” Wolfe Island Frontenac CFDC several Marine is an offshoot of its years ago, Wolfe Island Maparent company, Lacelle’s rine has been able to absorb Corporate Group, which was the cost of equipment purthe name that Jason Lacelle chases by waiting for the gave to the welding and right piece to come on the fabricating business that he market at the right price, and started in Marysville back in to leverage their expanding 2011. He opened the shop business at the same time. when the only commercial “The CFDC is always helping welder on Wolfe Island was us with information about retiring. The company grew grants that are available, and exponentially after Jason with other kinds of business and his wife Christie bought information. I was just speaka farm property on the is- ing to them last week with land and Jason began to hire regards to training because more people and acquire we are having employees larger pieces of equipment. trained for AZ/DZ licensing Establishing Wolfe Island so we can be more versatile Marine in 2018 was a natu- by moving our own heavy

equipment, and they helped us with information on that.

It’s nice to have someone to call who understands what we are trying to do. Looking forward, Wolfe Island Marine Services’ next purchase might be of interest to waterfront property owners in mainland Frontenac County.

They are looking to acquire some sectional barges that can be lifted up and trucked to job site locations. They plan to use them for projects on in-land lakes, to bring their services to waterfront residents throughout the region, even on remote lakes and water access properties. The range of services offered by the company can be found at their website, wolfeislandmarine.com Article by Jeff Green, The Frontenac News ■

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Birthday

OBITUARY MACPHERSON, Norman Robert

Happy 65th, Sweetie With Love, D

After a brief illness surrounded by family on Thursday January 16, 2020 at the Kingston Health Science Centre.

Norman Robert MacPherson in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Dianne.

Dear father of Bradley (Liz), Brandon (Melissa), Brian (Courtney), Christina (Jason), Kimberly, Laura (Ryan). Sadly missed by his grandchildren. Resting at Goodfellow Funeral Home, Parham.

Friends will be received on Saturday January 25, 2020 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday January 26, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Interment Parham Cemetery. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Newport I would like to say a big THANK YOU to my family for the great party for my 75th birthday. Many thanks to family and friends who came and celebrated with me. Thanks also for the many cards and to those who helped with food.

What a wonderful day full of laughter and hugs, Peggy Newport

OBITUARY BERTRIM, Marion Veda Peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Wednesday January 15, 2020 in her 93 year. Marion Veda Kane, beloved wife of Gordon Bertrim for 67 years.

Dear mother of Robert (Joanne), David (Linda), Brian (Cheryl), Dale (Chris) and Jane Bertrim. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Sister of Gladys Anderson (late Ron), Walter Kane (Lorna) Predeceased by brother Don Kane (Ethel), and sister Helen Hawley (Gary). A celebration of life for Marion was held at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham on Wednesday January 22, 2020. Friends where received from 11 am until service time at 1 pm. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family, 6 Cataraqui ST, Suite 18, Kingston, On, K7K 1Z7. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

WARREN, Edward John Peacefully at home on Monday January 20, 2020 in his 87th year. Edward Warren beloved husband of Florence Sergeant. Dear father of Darlene Conboy (George), Kevin (Peggy). Sadly missed by grandchildren Trevor (Sarah), Jason (Ashley), Ryan (Megan), Devon (Whitney), Shawn (Julie) and Nicole Wright (Liam). Great grandfather of Laura, Nicholas, Maxwell, Garrett, April, Owen, Emma and Ella. Resting at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, Parham.

Friends will be received on Wednesday January 22 from 7-9 pm. Sharbot Lake Lions Club will hold a Lions service on Thursday January 23, at 1 pm followed by the Funeral service in the Funeral Home on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 1:30 pm.

Interment Christ Church Oso Cemetery, Highway 509 Sharbot Lake. Donation’s to Sharbot Lake United Church, Sharbot Lake Lions Club or Christ Church Oso Cemetery Fund would be appreciation by the family. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

December 3, 1929 - January 23, 2016 In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather, Russell, who left us four years ago.

Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Forever in our hearts, wife Freda & family

Volunteers drive the work of SFCS

by Laura Fitzgerald he coming year marks the 30th anniversary for Southern Frontenac Community Services Corp. (SFCSC). Thirty years delivering on our mission to work with others in the provision of health and social services and to contribute in ways that improve and maintain the quality of life of residents of South Frontenac and rural Kingston.

A large number of our clients are older adults who take part in the many activities and services we offer. Grace Café on Tuesdays, writing clubs, card games, fitness classes, they’re all available. There are also health support programs for the frail elderly, caregiver support resources, in-home services, and day programs for seniors who need enhanced assistance and close monitoring such as those living with Alzheimer’s.

An important part of what we do is to offer affordable and reliable assisted transportation to seniors and older adults with physical and/or cognitive challenges to help them get to where they need to go.

Some people don’t have the resources for transportation, they may no longer be able to operate an automobile, perhaps it’s difficult to arrange appointments around family’s schedules or they may not

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Gray, Graydon I remember with much love… my special husband and best friend, who God called home on January 25, 2006 It’s been fourteen years since you quietly left me to walk with the angels.

I remember holding you and kissing you, what I wasn’t prepared for was saying goodbye.

I listen to songs everyday that remind me of you.

They’re just lyrics but I remember, dear Graydon, what you meant to me and still do.

They say time heals all sorrow and helps to forget, but time so far has only proved how much I miss you yet.

What I would give for one more year, a day or an hour with you.

Say hello to brothers Don, Bill, and Richard Hug all our furry babies for me (Benny, Timmy, Teddybear, Lady).

Forever in my heart, Dorothy (Doll, to you)

Smith / Warren Warren, Doreen - remembering a special sister with love, who left us to be with Jesus – January 27/2019 Smith, Ray - I remember a special brother with love – Feb. 2, 2013.

Beyond my smiles, there lies a tear For a sister & brother, lost & loved so dear.

Silent thoughts of times together, Hold special memories that will last forever.

Though absent, you are ever near.

Until we meet again God Bless You – Rest in Peace Sadly missed and loved forever Sister Dot and Furry friend Benji.

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have friends who can help. For some it is not possible to travel alone, carry objects, stand for any period of time or stay alone at a destination.

That’s where SFCSC comes in. We drive people to medical appointments, to run essential errands, to come to the Grace Centre for our social activities and day programs, and we deliver hot and frozen meals throughout the area. Every month we schedule well over 500 drives for people who need our help.

Over the last year SFCSC: delivered more than 8,000 nutritious hot and frozen meals; provided more than 5,600 drives to medical appointments; covered over 150,000 km; and logged more than 6,000 volunteer driving hours This tremendous effort is only achievable because of our team of dedicated volunteer drivers. Without them we absolutely cannot provide transportation services. Not to mention the myriad other tasks, jobs, commitments and ways our volunteers contribute throughout the organization helping to maintain health and social services that are so valuable to have in a rural community, close to our homes.

There are many reasons people volunteer. To give back to their community, to build new friendships, to share their time and experience, enhance skills or develop new ones. It’s all meaningful and valuable.

We’d love to welcome you to our team and invite you to be a part of things at SFCSC. All of our volunteers are screened and trained, and volunteer drivers are reimbursed for mileage. The first step is to reach out to our volunteer coordinator to talk about your interests and matching you to a rewarding role. Please call us, 613-376-6477 ext. 211 for more info.

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

613-279-6446

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

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The 2019 Festival of Trees Committee (Villages Beautiful) wishes to thank the following businesses and individuals for their contributions to a successful festival 1010 Garden Centre Goodfellow’s Funeral Paul Raymo ABC Stomping Soles Line Home PinPoint Appraisers Dancers Gray’s Grocery RFCS Youth Hub & Kids Amazing Dollar Store GREC Parent Council Club Angelo DiCiento Janet’s Clip It Rhonda Kimberley-Young Anne Howes & Heather Janice Anderson Ron Hollywood Card Ken Young Royal Bank of Canada Arden Seniors Lake District Realty Royal Canadian Legion Arden Threesome Lakeside Readers Sarah Hale Arden Batik Barbara Agnew and Land O’Lakes Country Seed to Sausage Students Paige & Tyler Cloggers Seeds & Co. Kring Leonard Fuels Sharbot Lake & District Blue Skies Fiddle Linda Devries Lions Orchestra Linda Truchan Sharbot Lake Country Inn Brenda McKinstry Lynette Whan & family Sharbot Lake 39ers Brian Anderson Medical Centre Fitness Sharbot Lake Marina Cardinal Café Class Sharbot Lake Pharmasave Carol Raymo Mike Dean’s Super Food St. Lawrence Col. CF Railway Heritage Stores Employmt. Svcs.

Society Nancy Harding Stanley Stinchcombe Coldwell Banker NF Food Bank Sydenham Veterinary Community Drop In North Frontenac Little Services Community Living N. Theatre Tarasick Construction Frontenac North Frontenac Township of Central Fiddlers and Friends Telephone Co. Frontenac Food Bank Northern Connections Treasure Trunk Friday Night Ladies Adult Lrng Ctr. Ultramar Square Boy Friends of Arden Old Habits Pizza Frontenac Catalyst LEO Opening Minds W.A. Robinson Asset Club Innovations Mgmt. Ltd. George Allen Parham Seniors Wine Plus Gibson’s Garage Parham United Church Young Choristers Godfrey Store Sunday School

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New leaf Link - reflections of 2019 W

ow, what a year 2019 was for New Leaf Link! In January, NeLL was the grateful recipient of a United Way KFLA Grant to implement an Adapted Diabetes Awareness, Prevention & Management Program. This grant provided funding for a project facilitator, instructors and one support person to add a third day of programming (Tuesday) to provide access to health promotion skills around awareness, prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes. In addition, the

Township of South Frontenac contributed funds to allow us to run our first ever summer program. Now NeLL offers 3 days of high-quality programming throughout the year in Arts, Music and Healthy Living and allows disabled participants from South Frontenac to participate in a diverse range of activities, including health, fitness, nutrition, adaptive technology and community participation, including outings to local venues.

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

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

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

Open evenings & 7 days a week. We deliver

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

SERVICES Drywall Service Boarding, Taping, Painting & Texture Spray (Free Estimates)

Ardoch Ontario 613-479-8005 HANDYMAN, WILL REPLACE SINKS, taps, toilets, drywall etc, cottage closures and carpentry. Please call Albert 613-374-2079 PHOTOCOPYSERVICES 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.

613-279-3150.

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B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery.

James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

AUTOMOTIVE

STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

APPLIANCE REPAIR, Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613374-2851 KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take tradeins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS

BADMINTON, weekly, at Granite Ridge Education Center: Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm.

Cost $5.00: Clean shoes: 13-99yrs, youths with a buddy. Info: dfsteele@me.com

FOR SALE CENTRAL BOILER Classic OUTDOOR FURNACES can eliminate your high heating bill. Buy NOW and save up to $550! Call today 613-539-9073. www.thefurnacebroker.com CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES offer the Classic, the Maxim and the New Edge. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca

Full Bush Cord/ Dump Truck Load of Wood All Hardwood, clean, cut, split and delivered For $399 + HST Call us today at 613-335-5333 MIXED FIREWOOD, $240 per bush cord. Rob 613-922-2828 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

HELP WANTED RELIABLE and Professional Cleaning help required for a cottage on Canoe Lake Road, north of Desert Lake. $150 for 6 man hours.

Contact doozyescape@gmail.com or 416-8896268.

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

WANTED TO BUY

Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance around Mississagagon Lake, lying in front of Lot 11, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R19573; All That Part of the Original Shoreline Road Allowance around Big Gull Lake, adjacent to Lot 1, Registered Plan 1570, geographic Township of Clarendon, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-10136; All Those Parts of the Lot Road Allowance between Lots 25 & 26, Concession 2, geographic Township of South Canonto, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Parts 1-6 on Registered Plan 13R-22148.

The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on February 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers located at 6648 Road 506, Plevna.

At that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard.

Dated this 17th day of January, 2020 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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he Sydenham Lions Club contributed to our project by delivering a talk about Diabetes.

Our program instructors in 2019 included Sensei Marty Tucker from the Sydenham Academy of Martial Arts − our participants did a karate demo and grading at our July Open House. Sara McHattie from the YMCA led Adapted Fitness classes. Deb Donaldson, a certified diabetes educator, dance teacher and fitness and nutrition specialist visited monthly to lead us in dance and diabetes education activities, and Ryan Donoven developed a NeLL soap with our NeLL colours and scents chosen by our participants. Linda Alford, our Adapted Technology Instructor, helped our participants learn about diabetes through various websites and completed six resource books that have been shared with our participants. NeLL parents Tom Jack and Cara Lacelle did presentations on raising backyard chickens and managing diabetes medications. MPP Randy Hillier attended our July Open House and continues to support and promote our program through his website. In August, we visited Bill Welychka at the Global News Morning Show to talk about our program and shared a video of Michael Timmerman’s achievements shooting hoops.

Shen Xiao Bing from Long Road Ecological Farm taught us how to prepare Chinese dumplings from fresh farm ingredients in honour of the Chinese Spring Festival. The KFLA Food Ambassadors visited twice in May and November giving food demonstrations that contributed to NeLL’s Diabetes Project. Our project facilitator and cooking instructor Chris Boal’s Healthy Eating cooking demonstrations were fantastic! The St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dogs showed us how dogs can offer stress relief. We also had a visit from OPP Community Services Of-

ficer Curtis Dick to inform us about on-line safety, and we visited Happy tails Farm Sanctuary in June.

NeLL is most grateful to 3rd party fundraiser Greg Simpson and the Irwin Family for planning and hosting 2 sold-out dances at the Sydenham Legion and golf tournaments in support of NeLL programs. And, not only did NeLL participate in the Sydenham Santa Claus parade, our own Michael Brown led the Kingston Police Pipe and Drum band in the Kingston Santa Claus parade.

We are extremely grateful to our donors, without whose support we could not possibly survive. This includes small community organizations and individuals who understand that there are province-wide gaps in services for adults with disabilities, especially in rural areas. Without our program, disabled adults throughout South Frontenac would be isolated from their friends and would be required to travel great distances to access community supports.

As we enter 2020, NeLL continues to operate without government funding. We have built a strong, resourceful and sustainable rural organization that is unique to our community. In the past year, we have increased our number of participants, our fundraising capabilities, our program resources and our community profile. We invite the community to visit us at our Open Houses, volunteer their time with us and support our fundraising efforts, including our spring and fall Grocery Store fundraisers in Sydenham and Verona.

When you see NeLL out in the local community, please say hello. We love our community and want you to know how important New Leaf Link is to our participants. We truly appreciate your support!

Steady as she goes in provincial funding for local municipalities

by Jeff Green ast week, the Province of Ontario confirmed the annual funding for infrastructure needs, that they provide to rural Ontario municipalities, in the run up to the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.

The Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund was established under the former Liberal government in 2014 to provide funding to small, rural and northern municipalities in order to help them “build and repair critical infrastructure”.

The funding was minimal in the first couple of years, but doubled in the run-up to the 2018 provincial election. After the election, which saw the vast majority of rural ridings elect Conservative MPP’s, the program has doubled once again.

In Frontenac County, most of the money goes directly to the townships, which have responsibility for just about all of the municipal infrastructure, which is dominated by roads and bridges.

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Township of Central Frontenac Amnesty 2020 All Central Frontenac property owners will receive an “Amnesty Load Ticket” with their tax bills this year with details outlining this years’ program.

Please DO NOT misplace your ticket, as only one is issued per property and there will be no replacements.

Please refer to the Township Website for more information www.centralfrontenac.com Sincerely, Tyson Myers Public Works Manager

South Frontenac, which has already passed its 2020 budget based on estimates, will receive $508,412 for 2020, up from $498,738 in 2019.

Central Frontenac will receive $361,718, down from $368.076 in 2019.

North Frontenac will receive 304,907, down from 310,472 Frontenac County received $50,000, the same as last year.

In Lennox and Addington (L&A), the county level of government has more infrastructure responsibilities than the local townships. L&A will receive 761,841 this year.

In 2019 they received $758,478.

Addington Highlands Township will receive $54,461 this year. In 2019, they received $55,084.

Rural municipalities also receive funding each year under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) based upon a formula that looks at population as well as fiscal circumstances. OMPF is crucial to the smallest municipalities.

For 2020 Addington Highlands will receive $2,053,400 ($743 per household) the same as 2019.

Central Frontenac will receive $2,148,900 ($520 per household) about the same as last year.

North Frontenac gets $1,705,200 ($499 per household) down about $700 from last year.

South Frontenac will receive $1,553,400 ($148 per household) also about the same as 2019.

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Thursday January 23

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 24

PARHAM - CRAFT NIGHT 7pm. Parham United Church. District #4 Recreation Committee hosts.

Cost is $5 and bring your own rock. Cindy Hannah will be teaching us how to make a Gem Tree. Space is limited so please register in advance with Lisa Hamilton. Light refreshments

Saturday January 25

HARLOWE - OPEN MIC 2pm-7pm. Harlowe Hall.

Pot Luck supper, 5:30pm. Free event, donations welcome. Info - Marie, 613-336-2557 INVERARY - CHICKEN & BISCUITS 6pm.

Storrington Lions Hall. A warm and delicious meal all yours for $15. Cash bar. Reserve your tickets by calling 613-353-2257.

PARHAM - GOSPEL SING 7pm. Parham Free Methodist Church. Featuring local talent and friends.

$29.95

While supplies last!

Tuesday January 28

BOLINGBROKE - CPHC DINERS LUNCH 12pm.

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

Free-will offering and refreshments.

SHARBOT LAKE - ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST Cost: $10.00 Contact: Joyce Fleming at (613) 2738am. Soldiers Memorial Hall (OSO Hall). Adults $8 4832 and kids 6-12 $4. Sharbot Lake and District Lions NORTHBROOK - EUCHRE NIGHTS 7pm.

Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land present. In support of Special Olympics SNOW ROAD STATION - DINNER AND QUARTER O’Lakes Lions. Coffee, sandwiches and dessert.

AUCTION 5pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Prizes. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

NORTHBROOK - LOLCS ADULT DROP-IN 9am.

Clubhouse.

TICHBORNE - 4 ON 4 TOURNAMENT 10am. Northbrook Lions Hall. Adult Drop In located at Lions Tichborne rink. Central Frontenac Minor Softball Hall in Northbrook every Tuesday. Doors open at Association hosts. $10/player - we are hoping to 9:00am and a hot, nutritious and delicious dinner have 8 teams. Canteen will be on site. To register served at 12 noon. Come on out and play some cards, visit or just chat with your neighbours. For more info, your team, call Bob Teal at 613-375-6525.

VERONA - WAKE-UP BREAKFAST 8am-10:30am. contact Lori Cuddy @ 613-336-8934 ext 229.

Thursday January 30 Trinity United Church. Farmer’s breakfast on Saturdays in January. By donation: pay what you SNOW ROAD STATION - MUSIC NIGHT 7pm-9pm. can. Sponsored by Trinity United Church and the Snow Road Hall. Wayne and Mary Abrams with Bob Burtch. A bluegrass show. For tickets, phone Don Verona Community Association. or Joelle at 613-278-0958. $10 in advance, in $12 Sunday January 26 FLINTON - GOSPEL MUSIC NIGHT 6:30pm. at the door.

Through the Roof Ministry Centre. Please bring some SYDENHAM - SOUTH FRONTENAC RIDES finger foods for our intermission luncheon. Free Will MEETIN 7pm. Sydenham Public Library. Bring your ideas! South Frontenac Rides would like to improve Offering for a Local Charity. Info 613-336-2614 our area’s cycle route maps and are working on two Monday January 27 projects: Improving the online route map.

PARHAM - PARHAM DINERS 12:30pm. Parham Friday January 31 United Church. Cabbage rolls, roasted potatoes, caesar salad and fruit cobbler. $12 Be sure to make SYDENHAM - KIDS P.A. DAY CAMP 9am.

Sydenham Academy of Martial Arts. The Sydenham your reservations (613-279-3151).

Academy of Martial Arts hosts, for kids another 6 to 12 years old located 4421 George Street. $45 per child

with only 15 spots available. Info - sydenhamama@ gmail.com or call 613-376-9700 VENNACHAR - ADULT ARCHERY NIGHT 6pm8pm. Vennachar Free Methodist Church. This program is being offered, free of charge, to the community. For more information, call Pastor Laurie Lemke at 613-479-2673.

Saturday February 1

VERONA - WAKE-UP BREAKFAST 8am-10:30am.

Trinity United Church. Farmer’s breakfast on Saturdays in January. By donation: pay what you can. Sponsored by Trinity United Church and the Verona Community Association.

Sunday February 2

CLOYNE - SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND CARDS 1pm. Hunter’s Creek Golf Course. Super Bowl squares, wings, nachos and beverages! RSVP 613 336 2587.

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

Monday February 3

DENBIGH - DENBIGH DINERS Denbigh Community Hall. Roast beef is on the menu for just $8. Everyone is welcome. Contact Bev at 613 333 9852.

Tuesday February 4

SYDENHAM FRONTENAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION AGM 7pm. Sydenham Public Library. All welcome to attend. There are several vacant board positions and without new volunteers, the league is at risk of being discontinued. For more information please go to Frontenacsoccer.com.

“One Of Us” – a biologist’s walk among bears by Barrie Gilbert Reviewed by Jeff Green t the beginning of his book, One of US – A biologist’s walk among bears, Barrie Gilbert answers the question that people who have met him invariably wonder about.

How did this world-renowned bear expert lose his left eye, and much of the left side of his face? The answer is not surprising.

It was a grizzly bear encounter in Yellowstone Park.

What is surprising is that the incident took place pretty early in his career as a bear biologist in 1977, and that it did not end his career, but almost seemed to spur it on.

The physician’s report about the injuries is reprinted in the book, “the injuries included multiple lacerations across the back of the scalp forward to the face. The left side of the face was destroyed, left eye missing, entire lateral aspect left mouth open, all salivary glands of left face destroyed, the left superior nasal and inferior orbit open … estimated blood loss was 2/5 of his total volume.”

As harrowing as that account is, it does not compare to the visceral impact of Gilbert’s account in the book of the incident itself.

After the swift, brutal attack, his graduate student chased the bear off, then called the

park’ emergency services, and somehow they were able to get him off the mountain and to a clinic nearby. Fortunately, doctors on call at the clinic had served in the Vietnam war and were more accustomed to severe trauma.

He was flown to Utah, where he lived, for treatment. “Have you ever seen this kind of damage” he asked one of the plastic surgeons who was working on all of the lacerations on his face.

“Yes, but not on the same guy,” was the answer.

Once he had recovered, he was often asked to give talks on bear safety. He thought it was like asking the captain of the Exxon Valdez to give a lecture on seamanship.

But he did never lost any of his fascination or admiration for the bears Even on the day of his own near fatal encounter with a female grizzly, which he described as the “furious behaviour of a mother protecting her cubs” he insisted that the bear he “had surprised” not be destroyed because he knew that the encounter was “triggered by my sudden appearance and felt that the grizzly should not be the victim of our accidental contact.”

Over forty years removed from that day, from his home on Wolfe Island, Gilbert decided to write a book for the general public that contains the insights from decades studying bears in the field.

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The bulk of the book contains detailed observations of the cultural reality that exists among bear populations in different locations. He describes how bears need to understand their habitat in order to maximise their foraging success, and how interactions with humans alter in different circumstances. In many cases, bears are less concerned about humans than about other bears. This is because humans represent less of a threat, unless those humans happen to be hunters.

In salmon rich locations in Alaska, bears are often unconcerned about either humans or other bears; it gets in the way of maximising the feeding potential offered by a salmon run. The book deals head-on with the myth that grizzlies are beasts that kill for pleasure. Instead, it offers evidence of how bear behaviour can be explained by the social world that they inhabit and learn from.

Factors such as the availability of food, and proximity to other bears and humans, have an impact on bear behaviour.

The book provides much evidence for its ultimate thesis that the only way to preserve grizzly and other bear species in the wild is to preserve habitat. It is imperative to ensure that the wilderness park system, in the United States and in Canada as well, maintains a focus on preservation of wild spaces instead of expanding human recreation opportunities.

Gilbert’s conclusions about bear safety are also instructive. When travelling in grizzly country, it is important to pay attention.

“I can stay much more aware on trails if I make a conscious mental shift by suppressing any tendency to reminisce or fantasize and become instead a primitive sensory animal, constantly scanning everything ahead, listening intently, and sniffing for wet bear or the odor of dead meat.”

For further information or to order the book, go to barriegilbert.ca

OPP report

Search warrant yields $125,000 in stolen goods.

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everal OPP units worked together to execute a search warrant on a property on North Shore Road of Christie Lake in Tay Valley Twp. They recovered a large quantity of stolen items at the location including: firearms, Ammunition, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and Utility-Terrain Vehicles (UTV -side-by-side), a 16', double-axle, enclosed trailer, Snow machine, Snow plow blade, and chainsaws.

Two residents of the house were charged and will appear in Perth Court on February 26

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SALT program becoming more popular, says OPP S eniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) is about trying to keep our seniors living independently in their own homes, SSgt. Sharon Brown told North Frontenac Council at its regular meeting last Friday in Plevna.

“We (police) don’t get calls when you’re having a good day,” she said.

“Seniors are a vulnerable demographic when it comes to personal, financial and property safety.

“In North and Central Frontenac, 32 per cent of the population is 65 years and older (according to the 2016 Census),” she said. “The SALT committee is truly a community initiative and includes the OPP, Rural Frontenac Community Services, Frontenac Community Services, Central Frontenac Township, North Frontenac Township, the Sharbot Lake Royal Canadian Legion, Legal Services

and Connections-Adult Learning.”

She said the project provides a series of educational presentations to rural and often isolated seniors where they will be informed on safety concerns that are specific to them.

“Crime prevention and community safety topics may include frauds and scams, personal safety, home security, identity theft, fire safety, emergency preparedness, wills and powers of attorney, and elder abuse, to name a few,” Brown said. “The sessions will include a nutritious meals, with opportunities to socialize and network with one another.

“Where transportation is a barrier, a ride can be arranged.”

As such transportation and the cost of lunch are included in the program “to address the need of some senior who are on limited incomes and/or do not drive,”

she said.

Brown told North Frontenac Council CNF SALT has made an application for funding under the New Horizons Grant, which has funded SALT in South Frontenac since 2016.

Funding secured by South Frontenac was also used to launch the CNF SALT program and give four presentations in 2019.

However, any new grants will not be available until the spring of 2020. Therefore, Brown was at Council looking for $1,000 to hold three SALT events during the winter of 2020.

“We’re in a bit of a holding pattern,” Brown said.

Coun. Fred Fowler told Council that the Snow Road Community Association has committed $500 to the program, leaving $500 to come from the Township.

by Craig Bakay Brown said that when they started the program, there would be about 15-20 show up but now the numbers are in the 40-50 range.

“I was at the one in Plevna Hall and I think there were about 70 people, there,” said Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin. “It was the talk of the town for awhile.”

CAO Cheryl Robson said: “We can do the $500 as a grant and revisit it at budget time.”

Brown said they’d also be approaching Central Frontenac for funding to which Mayor Ron Higgins said: “I’ll talk to (Central Mayor Smith) Frances.”

The next area SALT talk is Jan. 24 at South Frontenac Community Services on Stage Coach Road in Sydenham from 11:30am to 1:30pm.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE

THINGS TO DO

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.

• Learn more at www.snowhow.ca

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

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

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.

WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open dates will be January 23rd and February 13th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – January 28th, 2020 at 7:00 pm • Council Meeting – February 4th, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

• Committee of the Whole - February 11th, 2020 at 7:00pm

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

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

We Want To Hear From You!

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

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

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

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 INVITATION TO TENDER • PW-2020-04 – For One(1) 2020 Model – Half Ton Extended Cab 4x4 Pick-Up Truck Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., January 29th, 2020.

ATT: Neil Carbone, CAO , 4432 George Street, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0, PW-2020-04 - Half-Ton Truck Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Works Department, located at 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL · RFP 2020-T01 - Regional Service Delivery Review The Frontenac municipalities are inviting proposals from respondents for the provision of professional services for a Regional Service Delivery Review.

Closing Date: 3:00 p.m., February 6, 2020 · RFP 2020-P01 – Municipal Land Management Software: Land Development & Building Permitting Closing Date: 3:00 p.m., February 5, 2020 Interested proponents can access a copy of the RFP at www.biddingo.com or on our website at: http://www.southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/tenders.asp WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”.

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

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

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

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WINTER CLOSURES

BRADSHAW & SALEM WASTE SITES will be closed JAN 1- APR 30, 2020 Green Bay will remain open Fridays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

NO Dumping at gates, Fines will be enforced

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by Craig Bakay ammy Watson and her wife Mary, a personal support worker, moved in to their new home just south of Fernleigh in North Frontenac Township in July. One of the ‘features’ of their new property was an old metal drop which contained several licence plates.

“The first one I picked up said ‘March, ’70,’” she said.

“That’s when I was born so I knew I was home.”

Watson had been a civil servant in Durham Region, in law enforcement, for 28 years. But before that, she

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said she’d been torn between two worlds.

“My family is from Deseronto but I went to high school in North York,” she said. “So I grew up between the two worlds of Jane and Finch and Deseronto.

“I like the country better.”

So, after vacationing in Bon Echo Park (their dog is even named Echo), they started looking around for a place in the area.

But, still needing a way to make ends meet, Watson looked back to her days in North York and a love of shop class.

“I was the first girl in North York to win the Industrial Arts Award,” she said.

And so Trillium and Maple Woods Handywoman Services was born.

“I’m by no means a licensed tradesperson,” she said. “But I have lots of tools and I know how to use them.

“And I’m pretty good with a paint brush.”

She started off in the area doing work for Fernleigh Lodge and has some gigs with other lodges as well as private homeowners, she said.

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Looks like a busy year in Cloyne — historically speaking

by Craig Bakay

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he Cloyne and District Society has been well known for inviting interesting and engaging guest speakers to its meetings and it looks like that’s a tradition it intends to continue as this meeting’s focus was what it plans to do in the coming year.

As an organization, it’s in good shape financially as Treasurer Ian Brumell reported a bank account with $4,900 in it, reserves of $4,800 and $95,000 in an ‘endowment fund.’

“We should have enough interest for one summer student,” he said.

But even so, they’ve applied to Young Canada Works for three summer students.

While the summer students are primarily employed at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum, they also help out with a variety of events and duties.

And speaking of the Museum, the Society is actively engaged in finding a replacement for volunteer Curator Margaret Axford, who retired last summer after 20 years in the position.

Just exactly what 2020 will look like for the organization has yet to be determined but that should firm up after the Feb. 17 meeting that they’re calling a strategic planning meeting with a Queens’ University professor coming to act as facilitator.

“It will be about where we want to go in the future, what people’s talents are and what would you be prepared to do,” said President Shirley Sedore. “And summer’s coming up so we’re looking for someone to look after the flower boxes.”

In all likelihood, there will be more bus trips like the one last November to the South Frontenac Museum in Hartington, a calendar, guest speakers and a return of “bring a thing and tell a tale.” There could also be courses on archiving and how to operate a metal detector.

eral contractor but don’t have the time, tools, or expertise, I’m the one to do it,” she said. “I’ve had a couple of callbacks, so . . .”

The back of her business card reads: “furniture assembly, minor repairs, painting, shelving installation, general maintenance, organization, seasonal property checks, yard and garden care.”

“All of the jobs I’ve ever had have been helping people fix their problems,” she said.

She said that so far, all of the local businesses have been “very supportive, it’s a great environment here.”

To contact Watson, email trilliumandmaplewoods@ gmail.com or call 613-4790425 or 905-404-5056.

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