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February 27, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 08

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city and provided interim services to residents of South Frontenac after SFCS stopped offering the service last summer. A third, and ultimately successful proposal, was submitted by the Salvation Army Kingston Citadel Community and Family Services department. We are attempting to contact both the Kingston Citadel and the Homelessness Prevention Office of the City of Kingston for information about how the program will operate going forward. The City of Kingston is the consolidated service manager for social programs in Frontenac County. These include: children’s services, daycare services and subsidy, Ontario Works, not-for-profit housing, and homelessness prevention. The city set out a 10-year homelessness prevention plan for Kingston and Frontenac County in 2014, and the 5-year review of that plan was completed in 2019. Surveys to determine the number of people in both the city and county who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in substandard housing, have been completed every second year in April. The most recent survey, in 2018, determined that there were 61 homeless people in Frontenac County, using the definition of homelessness provided by the Canadian Observatory of Homelessness, which is “those whose accommodation is temporary or lacks security or tenure”.

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Coach Adam Crawford, Carson Crawford and Chase Murray-Cotton load up the bottles and cans from their empties fundraiser Saturday at the Verona Trailhead. The Frontenac Flyers Peewee LL2 team were collecting “to get money for the people who can’t afford to go to the tournament,” said Murray-Cotton. Photo/Craig Bakay

Lighting system removed from Granite Ridge Education Centre by Little Theatre by Jeff Green

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ver 7 months after Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS) pulled out of its agreement with the City of Kingston to provide homelessness prevention services for Frontenac County, a new provider of the service has finally been confirmed. “It was a regrettable decision that we had to make to stop offering this service.” said SFCS Executive Director David Townsend in announcing the pullout on July 15 of last year. “We had no real choice because we could not maintain the proper staffing for the program. It is an important service to the community but we were no longer able to provide it. It was also a drain on our resources as an organisation.” In September, the City of Kingston set out a request for proposal (RFP) for a new provider to provide the service, but no announcement was made about who the successful bidder was. Through the process, the News learned that at least three organisations responded to the RFP, which stipulated that the service must be provided to residents of South, Central and North Frontenac. A bid was submitted by Rural Frontenac Community Services, who had been collaborating with Southern Frontenac Community Services to offer the services in Central and North Frontenac. Another bid was submitted by Home Based Housing, a Kingston agency that provides the service in the

t was the most glaring example yet of the schism that has developed since September between North Frontenac Little Theatre (NFLT) and the Limestone District School Board. The digitally controlled lighting system, which was purchased by the theatre company for $33,000 in 2005, was removed from the cafetorium at Granite Ridge last Wednesday (February 19th). The system included banks of lights on the ceiling in the centre of the room, and lights that were installed on the stage as well, 2 in all. They have been placed in storage and some of them will be used at the Oso Hall in Sharbot lake for the upcoming spring production of an awardwinning original play, Ciara’s Coming Home, by Glenys O’Connell of Henderson. Most of the money for the purchase of the lights came from the Trillium Foundation

grant ($28,100) but the Limestone Board chipped in $500. The lights were installed in the cafetorium at Sharbot Lake High School in 2005, just in time for the NFLT production of Guys and Dolls, and were reinstalled at Granite Ridge Education Centre (GREC) when it opened in 2014. They were a physical symbol of the tight relationship between the theatre company and the school, a relationship that goes back to the founding of the company in 1979, mostly by teachers from what was then the Frontenac District School Board. Here is an excerpt from a Frontenac News article published on April 11, 2005. “The announcement was attended by Don Clark, a member of the Trillium Foundation’s grant review team, MPP Leona Dombrowsky, Central Frontenac Mayor Bill MacDonald, and Sharbot Lake High School Principal Tom Taylor,

along with the drama class at the school. “The relationship between the Little Theatre and the High School was highlighted. The High School has hosted the productions over the years, and students from the school have been involved with many of the productions, both on stage and behind the scenes. Tom Taylor also pointed out that the new lighting system will be set up in the High School and will be available for use by the High School as well.” Last September, in line with ministry directives, the board began charging rental fees to NFLT for rehearsal on weeknights, and productions on weeknights and weekends. Until then, NFLT had free use of the facility. The NFLT fall production of “A Christmas Story” went up in early December at GREC.

Worker removing one of 52 lights from the Granite Ridge Cafetorium on Feb. 19

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February 27, 2020

by Jeff Green

rontenac County is hoping to take over the K&P trail between Sharbot Lake and the North Frontenac border. The trail section is owned by Central Frontenac Township. The county has plans to upgrade the trail to make it as accessible as the 55km K&P trail section that was completed last fall between the county border with the City of Kingston and Sharbot Lake. The K&P line north of Sharbot Lake was purchased by Oso Township sometime in the 1980’s. Central Frontenac Mayor (and Frontenac County Warden for 2020) Frances Smith remembers the purchase because she was the clerk for Oso Township at the time. “As I recall, it was Marathon Realty, the real estate arm of Bell Canada, who owned it. I think they told us to name our price, since they didn’t want it anymore. We offered something like $5,000, and it was a done deal. But I’m not exactly sure about the date or the cost. It was a long time ago,” she said. The trail has been used by snowmobiles, ATV’s, walkers, runners, cross country skiers, and cyclists, ever since, and a number of people access their

seasonal and permanent dwellings from it. The trail has many interesting features. It straddles four waterways (Sharbot Lake, Black Lake, Little Round Lake and Bolton Creek) runs through a culvert under Hwy. 7, passes major rock cuts, some swampland and thick woods, before reaching Clarendon Road and the only station on the old K&P line that is still standing. It is maintained in a limited fashion by the township under a contract with the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA), and is groomed by the Snow Road Snowmobile Club in the winter time. “We haven’t really invested much in it. When issues are brought to us, about trees over the trail or other maintenance matters, we call EOTA and they make arrangements to deal with the problem,” said Smith. “Other than that, we have basically left it alone since we bought it.” The trail floods sometimes in the spring, and where it passes over open, swampy land, it is pretty rough, but passable. All of these trail maintenance issues are familiar to the Economic Development deThinking of selling your waterfront property? partment at Frontenac Have it seen by 35,000+ people County, which has worked at the Cottage Life Show. for years to forge a conKrishan Nathan, ASA tinuous trail to Sharbot TEAM LEADER, SALES REPRESENTATIVE Lake from the border with the City of Kingston. With that project comLooking to Sell? Contact Krishan today plete, the county plans ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage to upgrade the existing 613-572-2665 | krishan@thesoldsolution.com trail between Sharbot Lake and the old station at Clarendon Road this INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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summer, but they need ownership of that section of trail in order to work on it. Central Frontenac Township inherited the trail when it absorbed Oso township in 1998. At their meeting last Wednesday (February 20), Frontenac County approved a motion, put forward by staff requesting that the trail north of Sharbot Lake be conveyed to them in order to enable them to work on it. “With construction planned for later this year on the Frontenac K&P Trail from the Village of Sharbot Lake to Clarendon Station in 2020, it is staff recommendation that ownership of these lands be transferred from the Township of Central Frontenac to the County of Frontenac. As the primary investor in the infrastructure, it is in the County’s best interest to own, maintain and manage the improved asset to ensure long-term sustainability of the infrastructure,” said the staff report accompanying the motion.

It will be up to Central Frontenac Council to decide if they want to convey the trail to the county. “Should the Township of Central Frontenac respond affirmative to this request, a detailed review of the properties will be undertaken prior to a legal agreement and conveyance.” In a phone interview Frances Smith said that the matter has not yet been raised at the Central Frontenac Council table and she cannot speak for Council, but she did not see, on the face of it, any reason for her council to raise any major objections. “The county wants to Improve it and make it more accessible to our residents and visitors alike, and take over responsibility for maintenance.” Frontenac County has budgeted money to upgrade for the 14km. section between the trailhead in Sharbot Lake and Clarendon Station, this year, so the conveyance needs to be completed shortly.

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he Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club is offering to spruce up the gazebo across from the Township office in Sharbot Lake. In a letter that was accepted for information at Tuesday’s regular Central Frontenac Council meeting, Lions secretary Bill Pyle said: “re: the gazebo across from the Township office seems to be in need of some TLC. “With Council’s permission, the Lions are willing to take a close look in the spring and see what is needed to spruce it up . . . the Lions would do any needed minor repairs and paint or stain the gazebo. We understand that there is a neglected flower bed beside it and we would see what we could do to restore it as well.” Pyle went on to say that if there ap-

pears to be any major structural difficulties, they would consult with Council before proceeding and invited members of Council to join them in inspecting the gazebo and flower bed. Dep. Mayor Tom Dewey volunteered to go and Mayor Frances Smith pointed out that since she is a Lion, she’d probably be there too. Council passed a resolution to express thanks and appreciation to the Lions but didn’t give its permission. Part of the resolution was for staff to contact the Lions to coordinate and confirm the scope of the repairs and bring a report back to Council. Coun. Bill MacDonald observed that “there were no fire calls anywhere in Central Frontenac in January and asked Fire Chief Jamie Riddell if he could offer SINCE 1970

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• After a long, hard, and courageous battle, the community was shocked and saddened by the passing of Teri Fournier on Saturday, February 22nd. Sympathy to her husband, Stacey, her children Aryanna and Quinn, her parents Earl and Heather Gemmill, her siblings Tracey and Jason as well as all the aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. Teri was in her 46th year. • Wednesday morning was “Forget Ne-Not” morning the Senior’s Centre. Our favourite dancers, the “Land O’Lakes Cloggers” danced up a storm as only they can. It was their Valentine’s program and we all got pink pens, heart-shaped writing pads in red and red pink hearts on sticks top wave around. It was hand-clapping, foot stomping music. You just can’t sit still when they are clogging. Amanda Veley played violin solos at intermission to give those ladies a rest before their next dance. We are their fan club and we love them. See you ladies at your next function, I hope. Keep clogging up a storm. Our next “Forget Me Nots’ will be at the Senior’s Centre. It features our favourite boy band, Roger Hermer and Heart Full of Country (yes, I said Boy Band). • Don’t forget the best breakfast in the north at Snow Road Snowmobile Club on February 29th. See you there. • Snow Road Community Centre’s music night presents the Kingston Ceili Band, contemporary Celtic music, on Thursday February 27th from 7pm-9pm. Lite lunch at intermission. Tickets are $12 at the door. • Glen and Pam will be teaching the Canadian Fire Arms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Fire Arms Safety Course at the Snow Road Community Centre on March 14th and 15th. It is an 8am start on both days. For more information, call 613-387-8602 or email otmot2@ gmail.com. • The money raised at the Valentine supper at Snow Road Community Centre on Wednesday, February 12th

was $337 and it will be sent to the Red Cross Australia Fire Appeal. Thank you to all who donated. • Starting March 3rd at Sharbot Lake Retirement Home there will be a free 6-week workshop called “powerful tools for caregivers”. It runs on Tuesday afternoons from 1pm -3pm. Spaces are limited. Contact Pamala at Alzheimer’s Society KFL&A at 613-827-6700. The class will provide tools to help reduce stress, improve selfconfidence, manage time, set goals, solve problems, and much more. You will receive d free copy of the caregivers handbook. • Lorie Ryder was hostess of Coffee Break on Friday morning. Lorie made lots of coffee and cake and it’s a good thing she did because it was packed. It was also the morning of the film about the 1959 Lanark fire from the Lanark & District Historical Society. The fire started on Monday, June 15 at noon, in the Sash and Door building, from a spark. There were high winds that day and it did not take long to spread to 33-35 buildings. Fire trucks from all districts came to help. I think there were 9 fire trucks there. After 5 hours the whole business section was on the ground. But luckily there were no casualties. By the next day everyone was already working to put Lanark back together again. An excellent film.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Seniors enjoyed their delicious meal on Monday. • Some college students are "enjoying" reading week and cramming and studying for the remainder of their term for this year. • Parham United Church enjoyed their "end of the month soup luncheon" after service on Sunday. Sure tasted good on such a cold day. • Real exciting hockey games at the Frontenac Arena. The arena was packed as the Bantam took on Dundoe, for the first game in the semi finals on Saturday and then on Sunday. They were victorious in the first game with a score of 4-0 on Saturday. Then on Sunday, they lost a nail biter - 2 to 1!!! • Some folks are home after their holidays in warmer weathered places. • Special Anniversary wishes to Uncle Carl and Aunt Sylvia Dusharme on their 60th on the 20th of Feb. • Sharbot Lake and District Lions Club will have Easter Bunnies for sale on March 7th for $4. Please call 613-3756318 or 613-335-2053 to order as there will be NO DOOR TO DOOR sales. • We have a new branch on our family tree!!! Carson Daniel Archie John was born to first time parents Collin Hamilton and Courtney Meeks. Bursting with pride and smiling down from above are Archie Meeks and John Lowery at their namesake. First time grandparents are Lisa & Stirling Hamilton and pro grandparents Danny & Sharon Meeks. Great Grandmas Viv Lowery and Marilyn Meeks welcome with love their handsome bundle of joy! • Please keep Ronalda (Lowery) Park in your thoughts and prayers. Also thinking of Mrs. Sydney Drew, Pete Neadow, Richard Webster and Kim Harper. • Great opportunity for caregivers to learn more about caring for their loved ones - a free workshop will be held at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Home from March 3 to April 7. This is a 2 hour per week class where they can learn how to better deal with stress, both financially and emotionally, contact Pam at 613-827-670 to register, as space is limited. • Sincere condolences to the family of the late Sandra (Closs), sister of Betty Babcock of Parham, and also to the family of the late Clinton Hartwick. • Remember, Charlotte Brown's birthday party is March 7th so be sure to pop in and wish her well. • “Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”

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• I would like to start off this column by sending out a big hello to everybody in the community from long time Ardoch resident, Ina Watkins! I was chatting with my dear friend last week and she is doing well and enjoying her winter in Bells Corners, closer to her family. If you are interested in giving her a call, or paying her a visit, feel free to contact me and I can hook you up! • Big congratulations to Dave Cox, who was voted the winner for “Hit of the Year” in the 2019 Ontario Demo Derby!! Great job, Dave! • Our Community sends out get well quick wishes to Anne Hamilton, who recently went in for cataract surgery on Feb 25 and will be preparing for her second cataract surgery on Mar 10. Hopefully you will be recuperated and seeing better through your beautiful eyes soon, Anne! • I had an interesting chat with Ardoch resident, Annemarie Schonauer, last week. Did you know that she was working in downtown Toronto at an insurance company when the CN Tower was being built in 1974? I couldn’t believe she was old enough to be working yet! She said she watched it every day get taller and when the top was on the ground, you could go and sign your name on it so your name would be on the top of the tower. Then she watched as it was put on with a helicopter. How cool is that?! A little piece of our province’s history remembered right here in Ardoch! She was also sharing with me how she had signed her name on the Berlin Wall in Germany before it was torn down and that somebody might have a rock in their home with her signature from the wall. It would be so neat if somebody had that rock here in North Frontenac! • Spring has sprung at Riverhill Farm & Fine Foods, with over 7500 taps in, it sounds like they are ready for the warm weather and the sap to run, WOW! • If you would like to head to Napanee on Monday, March 2nd, The Land O’Lakes Community Services Bus Transportation is organizing their next trip for residents. They will be stopping at Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, Country Traditions and enjoying lunch at Chuck’s Roadhouse! There are volunteer drivers available for drop off and pick up. For more info, please contact Kate Turl at (613) 849-8804 or 1 (877) 679-6636 or email her at lolcsbus@gmail.com • If you see Donna Gemmill on March 1st or Dawn McNab on March 2nd at the North of 7 restaurant or store, please remember to wish them a very happy birthday! Both gals would probably enjoy a few birthday bumps, if you have the time! • And last, but certainly not least; a big thank you to Blanch Ellenberger, who certainly made our week! When I picked up the mail and there was a letter inside and a wonderful picture of my father in law, Doug Watkins (top of page 5), from 1948 that her late husband Walter had taken. I just had to share this pic with all of you, what a wonderful memory! Thank you, Blanch, for sharing!

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• At 3.5 years of age, Lillian Law, won biggest fish in the childrens' tournament on Sydenham Lake on Feb 16, as she caught her first ice fishing pike at just over 2lbs. Lillian’s grandpa, Doug Law of Sydenham, was helping her. She said “Pa something’s pulling my rod,” and handed it to him. He said “Lillian, come here we’ll real it in slow”. As the fish pulled more Lillian asked, “Pa, is it big?” Out came the fish and Lillian let out a scream as she stepped back. • He’s dearly missed and has been missing over a week now, From Mill street by the post office. His name is Hank, he’s grey with white legs and belly/ chest, super friendly and always comes when he’s called. He’s an indoor cat who just got outside, please help reunite him with his owners. Contact 613-532-7393 if you know where he may be. • I think this is my first ever shout out for a wedding announcement. Congratulations to the newlyweds, Isaac and Samantha Orr (Allen) on their wedding which took place February 22. It was a gorgeous day. Wishing them all the happiness in their future. • The knights of Columbus bingo is March 2nd at St. Patrick’s church in Railton. Grab your daubbers and a friend and join in the fun. • Don’t be green with envy of those attending the St Patrick’s Day dance at the legion, which was sold out last year. Get your tickets now, they are half sold out at time of printing, so what are you waiting for? Pick yours up to day and jig on over to the Sydenham legion for a fun filled evening, all proceeds go to New Leaf Link. • I was requested by a concerned citizen in the village to bring up the speed of which some vehicles travel in our village. This seems to be an ongoing concern. We have many pedestrians and pets, not to mention other vehicles on roads for this to be a safe thing happening. Please if you are the driver of any of vehicles who could you please respect the speed limit. Even if you are a passenger, perhaps remind your driver to slow down. Or as citizens maybe we need to bring it to police attention enough that they do something about it before someone gets injured or even worse.

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• The next Verona Diners (for seniors 55+) will be held on Wednesday, March 11 at the Verona Lions Hall. The meal starts at noon. St Paddy’s Lunch! Corned beef and cabbage and potatoes with rice pudding for dessert. Glen Foster and Bob Conner will be singing us into spring! Cost is $10.00. Please call 613-376-6477 to reserve your place. • The Good Food Stand will be returning to the Verona Free Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 11 starting at 10:30am until 12:30pm. VFMC will also serve free soup and bun. Take out is available for the soup and bun. The Good Food Stand is open to everyone in the community and offers quality fruits and vegetables and wholesale prices! • The Frontenac Soccer Association's online registration will be open on March 1st. Register early to avoid late fees! Visit www.frontenacsoccer.com for registration and more information. • The World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Verona Free Methodist Church on Friday, March 6 at 10am. The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative. It is run under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women and men of various

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• The first Arden Seniors ”Happy Gang” meeting will be held at the Kennebec Community Centre, Tues, Mar. 3. If you are new to the area, this is a great way to meet folks and catch up on Community News. The business part of the meeting begins at 11am with a shared potluck luncheon at 12 noon, approximately. Anyone 55+ is welcome, so come out and meet some new people. • Did you receive the handout in the Frontenac News a few weeks ago? Adult Connections Sharbot Lake and Northbrook locations are offering Free Digital workshops on a variety of topics. If you are interested, information is available at www.connectionsadultlearning.ca, or by calling the Sharbot Lake branch at 613-279-2499 or Northbrook branch at 613-336-0691, or just drop in to either location. • The RCL Branch 334, Arden, will be hosting a mixed doubles dart tournament, Sat, Mar. 7, at the Branch, with a 70% payout. Registration is 9am to 9:45am with the tournament beginning at 10am. The cost is $10 per player or $20 per team. The canteen will be available. For more information, please get in touch with Jeannet at 613-328- 1352. • Sat, Mar. 7, 5pm to 6:30pm, The Arden Wesleyan Church will host a ham & scalloped potato dinner at the Kennebec Community Centre. This is the first fundraising dinner of the year for the Church. These dinners are notorious for having a bountiful dinner with an abundance of wonderful tasting desserts. Everyone is welcome to the free will offering dinner.

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• The Sewing Group of Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church will be cancelled for the month of March. See you in April. • Our local churches are coming together to celebrate the World Day of Prayer on March 6 at 10:30am at Land of Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook. Members from Pineview Free Methodist, Kaladar Pentecostal, Saint John the Evangelist in Flinton, and Anglicans from Flinton shall gather to “Rise, Take up Your Mat and Walk”. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to attend any church to challenge the sad statistics for the women of Zimbabwe. We shall be praying for them. • The Community Bus Service will be on the road again on March 2, 2020 for Napanee with stops at Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, Country Traditions and lunch at Chuck’s Roadhouse.The bus will be going to Belleville on April 2, 2020 with visits to Walmart, No Frills, Giant Tiger, with lunch at the Buffet Garden Chinese/Canadian food.To reserve your seat, contact Kate Turl, Community Bus Coordinator at 613-8498804, or Land O’Lakes Community Services: 613-336-8934, Toll free: 1-877-679-6636, Facebook: Community Bus Service, or lolcsbus@gmail.com. • The Land O’Lakes Community Services is hosting their annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Supper on March 28, 2020 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Barrie Township Hall in Cloyne. The menu includes spaghetti, garlic bread, caesar salad, dessert, tea, coffee, and juice. For this totally amazing meal, 12 years and older need only pay $15.00 with 5 years to 11 years paying $8.00 and 4 years and younger eat for free! • Many in the community are fasting of or giving up of some-

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• Denbigh Diners is coming up this Monday, March 2nd. Land O' Lakes Community volunteers serve up a delicious lunch at the Denbigh Hall for $8. The meal will be chicken. For information, contact Bev 613 333 9852. • Here's what's happening at Vennachar Free Methodist Church: Archery for adults is Friday, February 28th, 6-8pm. Family Night is Tuesday, March 3rd, 5:30pm dinner, followed by Kids Club and Adult Study. Friday, March 13th from 6-8pm is teen archery for youth grades 4 to 12. There will be an Open Mic Music Night on Friday, March 6th at 7pm. Contact Pastor Laurie 613 479 2673. Everyone welcome! • Land O' Lakes Community Bus Transportation has a trip March 2nd to Napanee, and April 2nd to Belleville. There will also be a trip during March Break, destination to be determined... So check the LOLCS Facebook page for updates! This service is available to absolutely everyone. Cost for adults is $20, $5 for ages 5-17, and 4 and under are free. Volunteer drivers are available for pick up and drop off. Pick up routes for all: Denbigh, Cloyne, Northbrook, Flinton, Kaladar. Contact Kate to reserve your seat. Cell: 613-8498804, email: lolcsbus@gmail.com or Land O’Lakes Community Services: 613-336-8934, toll free: 1-877-679-6636. Find us on Facebook: Community Bus Service. • You can find the Addington Highlands Community Calendar on the township website at addingtonhighlands.ca, for regular happenings and special events township wide. If your organization would like to have events posted to the calendar, simply forward me the details.

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• Good news: Garry Thompson was in hospital, but home now. Hope you are resting more comfortably, Garry. Sympathy goes out to the family of Barry Neal on his passing. Barry and Alfred Cuddy were two young people who were originally from Harlowe, who have left us within a week. • Laura Delyea will be celebrating her birthday this weekend. Happy birthday and hope your wishes come true.

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arah Atkinson (owner/manager/head chef) of the Sydenham Country Café, is a ball of energy, especially when she is talking about the café. The café has been open for less than a month and it already has an established clientele and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and grab and go options. It is establishing itself as a bake shop, and does catering as well. A a take out window has just been set up at the side of the building for those who need that major coffee-shop option. When I visited last week, mid morning, the breakfast crowd had come and gone, but the café was still half full, with mid-morning coffee drinkers, and some of the lunch sandwiches were just being prepared for the display case. Sarah worked in restaurants as a teenager and trained in kitchens. She went to teacher’s college with a view towards teaching cooking, but one thing led to another and she ended up spending 25 years in education, most of it running her

own private school in Kingston. Recently she has been making and selling baked goods, doing some catering and painting, from her home base north of Sydenham. She has seen an opportunity for a café in Sydenham ever since Hillside, which was located in the same location as the Sydenham Country Café on Rutledge Road just east of the village. “I even looked at properties in the village, trying to see what is available. Then my husband told me that this property had been sold, so I came up and the new owner was here, looking around. I asked him what he was planning to do with this unit and he said he was hoping to lease it to a food business. I had already drawn up what I wanted so we looked at my drawings, and we basically made a deal right then and there,” she said. That was in the early fall, and it took a few months to prepare the space, get everything up and running and get all the equipment in place. “I had hoped to be open earlier but we opened when we could and the response

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has been very positive so far.” The menu at the Sydenham Country Café can be described as casual comfort food with a twist. The twist comes from some of the flavour enhancements that Sarah has developed over the years, such as her bacon marmalade that is carefully used on some of the sandwiches that are available at the café. The cooks at the café prepare a daily soup and entrée special, and Sarah likes to make sure that some favourites are always available. “We try to make sure that our Lasagne and Chicken Pot Pie are always available, for eat-in or takeout. They are always in demand” she said. In addition to these classic comfort foods, the café also serves the contemporary equivalent, in the form of the Santa Fe and Asian Protein Bowls, available with chicken, or beans for vegetarians. Among the specialty sandwiches, there is Montreal smoked meat, Turkey and Swiss, and 4 cheese gourmet grilled cheese (available with bacon or pulled

pork) The coffee at the Café comes from North Roast Coffee in Kingston. Their popular Confederation blend and the darker Sumatran are ready to serve. And they have a breakfast sandwich? The Sydenham Country Café version is served on an English muffin or multi-grain round, with real cheddar and a hint of what Sarah calls her ‘zippy cheese sauce’. Their toasted western is another breakfast sandwich option. From 7am – 9am the breakfast window is open, serving sandwiches, coffee, and muffins. Their menu is available online at countrycafe.ca. “We have gotten off to a really good start,” Sarah said, “and I think we will only have more available for people as we get into the spring and summer season.

The café is open on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 7am – 3pm, Wednesday to Friday from 7am – 7pm, and Saturdays from 9am -3pm. The hours will be extended for the spring and summer seasons.

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“We couldn’t really get hard copies for here but we can print out a couple of PDFs to put out,” she said. “And everything that’s in the book is on the website.” So, you can get all the information at www.competitionbureau.gc.ca or

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Beck’s radio-friendly poppy rock pub friendly as well by Craig Bakay harlottetown’s Rachel Beck is a former teacher who is obviously an attentive student herself. Area music fans might remember her playing Blue Skies a couple of years ago as The Beck Sisters with her sister Amie but last Saturday night with her band Alicia Toner (fiddle/vocals), Kerine Bouchard (cello/vocals), Robin Ettles (bass) and Nick Coltas-Clarke (drums), she was a more pop-rock person than the folksy Beck Sisters. Beck played an assortment of her own songs, including most of her latest CD Stronger Than You Know as well as some of her older work like Warrior (the video of which features one of her daughters). And listening to her music, you can’t help feeling there’s a little bit of Carole King and/or Joni Mitchell in there. And there is. “There’s a bit of throwback in there,” she said. “The songs have a poppy beat and they’re short (2-3-minute average) — more radio-friendly than a lot of music these days.”

Beck acknowledged the King and Mitchell influences, along with Annie Lennox, Fleetwood Mac and Sarah McLachlan but there’s also another one. “My dad used to play in bands around military bases,” she said. “He was big into rock’n’roll, Clapton and Rolling Stones. “So I used to listen to what he listened to.” Just a bit of trivia for the fans — the people she jumps off a bridge with in the video Hearts On Fire aren’t musicians. “They teacher friends of mine,” she said. “And we’re all wearing wet suits under our clothes. “That water was like 4 degrees.” Toner opened the show with her guitarplayer fiancee Greg Gale and showed she can not only belt out a song with the best of them, she’s one kick-ass fiddle player as well. Beck and her band made the Sharbot Lake stop in between performances at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and Hamilton. She’s currently on tour all over Ontario before heading out west and then back home to the Maritimes.

Volunteers Bring Back Swans M any folks in eastern Ontario have seen very huge white birds either flying or on the water. Those really huge white birds are Trumpeter Swans. The last Trumpeter in Ontario was shot at Long Point in 1932. In 1988 Harry Lumsden, took on recovery of Trumpeters as a retirement project. You might have known Harry when he worked for Lands and Forests in Tweed. Trumpeters were not wiped out in B.C. so 23 eggs were obtained and hatched

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in Ontario. Harry Lumsden found 23 volunteers who agreed to shelter and feed those hatchlings in eastern Ontario until they matured. From this effort 540 Trumpeters were released. The Ontario Trumpeter Swan Restoration Group was formed (ww.trumpeterswansociety.org/file) and by 2010, there were about 1000 Trumpeters in the wilds of eastern Ontario. Some swans have nested and raised young. We commonly see the grayish young in late summer.

Trumpeter Swans are the largest swans in the world with wingspans reaching 8 feet. Trumpeters may be the heaviest bird capable of flight. They build huge nests, up to 3 metres across. Often they nest on top of old beaver lodges. Trumpeter Swans do not migrate south. They flock in open water on the lower Great Lakes and on open rivers. On Lake Ontario they are in mixed flocks that include Tundra Swans and Mute Swans. Tundra Swans are native but nest only in the north. We see them as migrants. They are distinguished from the Trumpeters by a variable yellow patch between the bill and the eye and slightly smaller size. Mute Swans are invasive, non-natives that have escaped from swan flocks in urban areas that were imported from Europe. They

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Sandra Elizabeth Conway (Closs) “Sandi” It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing on February 14, 2020 in her 57th year. Sandi was predeceased by her mom and dad, Martha and Floyd Closs, infant sister Diane and her brother Phillip. She is survived by her devoted sisters Karen Closs (Kingston) and Betty Babcock (Roger) Parham. Nephews Todd Babcock Toronto, Tim (Laura) Babcock Vancouver, Chris (Crystal) Closs Kingston and nieces Fran Sutherland (Kevin) Kingston, Stephanie (Joey) Lyons Belleville. Special great aunt to Abby, Ridley, Brae Lynn and Rowan. She also leaves 1 aunt Leta Kirkwood of Guelph. Friends and family will be received on Thursday, February 20, 2020 between the hours of 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Trousdale Funeral Home, 4374 Mill Street, Sydenham, ON. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Ompah Fire Department in Sandi’s memory. There are not enough words to describe our pain and loss right now. We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Providence Care Hospital on Heritage 2 for the wonderful care Sandi received and their kindness to Karen and Betty over the last 2 weeks. In the care of Trousdale Funeral Home Box 264, 4374 Mill St. Sydenham ON (613)376-3022 www.trousdalefuneralhome.com

Joel & Ashley Gray, along with proud big brothers Liam and Ashton, and their families would like to announce the early, yet safe arrival of their twin boys Emmett Anthony James & Preston Kurtis Francis, born Jan 2, 2020. We would like to thank KGH and the NICU teams for everything they have done helping the boys out for the first 4 weeks of their lives.

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• A taste of spring! Beautiful sunny days and warmer temperatures for the first part of the week. Hoping for more of these days ahead! • There will be a Frontenac 4-H rally/sign up on Friday, February 28th at 7:00pm

at the Glenburnie United Church, 1028 Unity Rd., Glenburnie. A great opportunity to learn about the 4-H program and what clubs are being offered here in 2020. Contact Ann at bababcock@hotmail.ca or 613-372-2974 for more information. • The Frontenac Soccer Association's online registration will be open on March 1st. Register early to avoid late fees! • The Harrowsmith softball registration dates have been changed from the beginning of March to the end of March. The Harrowsmith Social & Athletic Club will be having their softball registration on Wednesday, March 25th from 6:00 – 8:00pm and Saturday, March 28th from 11:00am – 2:00pm. For more information, please call 613-888-0077. • The Pharmasave Drugstore will be opening a medical clinic with a Registered Nurse Practitioner on site, who will communicate with a physician via computer. A wonderful service to our community and surrounding area! For more information, call Bhavin, the pharmacist, at 613-3720606. • 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.

HENDERSON Jean Brown

In Memoriam In loving memory of our parents Reginald Powley - January 24, 2012 Dixie Powley - February 26, 2009 These days are remembered, and quietly kept; No need for words, we will never forget; Deep in our hearts, Yous will always stay. Love Reginald Jr. & Laura Lee

Card of Thanks Thank You ~ ABRAMS

Hi! I'm finally home from hip surgery and I want to thank everyone who came to the hospital to see me and sent me cards. Also, my daughters, Lynne, Elaine, Sherrie & families for ALL the lies they told me about my SURPRISE birthday party, and all my friends and neighbours for cards, gifts, phone calls, and relatives who came from a long distance for my 90th birthday. Once again, thanks to everyone! Love you all. Sincerely, Doreen

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• Snow cleared so that the Frontenac Addington Trappers Council was able to meet at the Henderson Hall this past week. Good to see the hall being used. Congratulations to the Council on celebrating their 40th year - we surely appreciate all your efforts, ideas, conservation plans, and training of the next and future generations. • Special get well to Ashley Halladay, who had an aneurism but is doing well now. We all remember Ashley and family from their time living in Arden. She is the granddaughter of the late Elda Clark, who at one time taught school in the area. • Henderson United will start back in full swing this Sunday, March 1 at 8:45am after a two month winter break. Student clergy and soon to be “Rev.” Cheryl McMurray will be back after holidays.. • Area churches will gather on Friday, March 6 at land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church in Northbrook to celebrate world Day of Prayer at 10:30am. It is endorsed by the United Church, Pineview Free Methodist Church, Kaladar Pentecostal, St. John the Evangelist in Flinton

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Nowell's Motors Ron Nowell Pine Grove Motel Lancasters Lodge Eco Emporium Birch Babe Janis St. John Smitty's Bishop Lake Outdoors Tims Autobody Rodger McMunn JoJo Cafe Bateman House

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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

HALL RENTAL SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 90, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-3720917. VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www. veronalions.ca

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AUTOMOTIVE

KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. Car & truck parts. Used cars, $600 & up. We take trade-ins. We buy farm equipment, tractors, loaders for parts. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

COMING EVENTS

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

FOR HIRE

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

FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM HOME with detached garage and barn, on 10 acres. Also includes class B aggregate license. Cloyne area, minutes form Bon Echo Park. $389,900. 613-242-2733 2021 SENATOR’S ticket package: Includes 2 tickets for 7 games, plus parking, Call David for details at 613-390-2343 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 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com

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HUNTING

FIREARMS COURSE – March 27-28, and Hunter Education Course, April 3, 4, Harrowsmith. Call Bill, 613-335-2786 FIREARMS & HUNTER Safety Courses available, contact gmrussell635@gmail.com or call 613-273-2571 to preregister. Courses held at ABC Hall Bolingbroke.

SERVICES

HANDYWOMAN services. Getting your to do list done. No job too small. Call Tammy at Trillium and Maple Woods 613-479-0425 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. 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. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 10 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851 WEDDINGS ETC: Ceremonies by Judie Diamond, licenced officiant. judiediamond@ gmail.com, www.judiediamond.ca, 613-3756772.

TOWING

B’S RADICAL RIDES Towing & Recovery. James Mills owner/operator. 613-335-5050; website: bsradicalrides.ca

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ROUND OR SQUARE bales of hay – call 613372-5713 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed 45.0 Metre Communications Tower Site ON CATARAQUI Located at 3768 Road 38, Harrowsmith, ON Xplornet Communications has proposed a 45.0m tall steel lite duty lattice style communication tower and related radio equipment on private property at 3768 Road 38, Harrowsmith, ON. The proposed structure will enhance internet and data coverage for the Harrowsmith area, specifically this site will provide enhanced coverage in the areas along Road 38 north toward Highway 4 and south toward Orser Road. The geographic coordinates for the proposed site are as follows: Latitude: (NAD83) N 44⁰ 21’ 32.72” & Longitude: (NAD83) W 76⁰ 39’ 4.24”. The facility is proposed in a rural area and will occupy a ground compound area of 3m x 3m. THIS NOTICE serves as an invitation to any interested members of the public to submit comments/ questions to the individuals listed below by March 29, 2020. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). For more information on the federal process pertaining to these installations please contact the local ISED office at: ic.spectrumenod-spectredeno. ic@canada.ca OR Tel: 1-855-465-6307 FORBES BROS LTD: Cyrus Ghassabeh Suite 130, 482 South Service Rd E Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2X6 Tel: (905) 808-0073 Fax: (888) 622-4939 Email: cghassabeh@forbesbrosltd.ca SITE LOCATION MAP (not to scale)

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Location of tower.

and the Anglican Church in Flinton. This year it will feature the women of Zimbabwe and all are welcome to this ecumenical happening.

INVERARY

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• Keep Fit! Pilates on Mondays, 6:15 pm., Essentrics Exercise on Tuesdays, 10am and yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00pm in Inverary Church Hall. • Sippin’ & Knittin’ NEW – Bring your knitting, crochet and any other projects you might have on the go and join us at the Grace Centre, Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30am. • Creative People! Creative Card Making or Simple Scrapbooking classes with Lisa on February 27th at 3800 Holmes Road. Do one class or both, either in the afternoon (1:30 to 4:30) or in the evening from 6:00pm till 10:00pm. Email Lisa for details at stampandcreatewithlisa@gmail.com. • Soulful Singing in Battersea the first Tuesday of every month. Next session is March 3rd. Join us for an evening of fun and friendship with emphasis on presence, not performance. Open to all women – singing ability not important – fun spirit is! Call 613 353-2889 (Donna) or 613 549-3102 (Wendy) info@wendyluellaperkins.com for info. • Bob’s Breakfast on Saturday, March 7th from 7:30 to 10:00am. Delicious food, lots of friends! Just a great way to start your morning! Get involved. New helpers always appreciated! • Four Rivers Youth Cluster – join the fun on March 7th at the Kingston YMCA from 1 – 4:30pm, for Swimming Crafts Pizza and Praise. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank. RSVP to Heather at 613-353-2453 or heathermclurg@hotmail.com • Make an Easter Bunny Door Hanger Children can make a paper egg wreath at Inverary & Communities Neighbour to Neighbour event on Thursday, March 12, 7:00pm, at Inverary United Church hall. Adults $20.00, children free. Space is limited to 15 adults, 12 children. Payment and registration due by March 8 to lynn@ proactivehw.com or call (613)353-7008. • Thrift Sale on March 28th at Battersea United Church from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Donated items can be dropped off on Friday March 27th between 4:00 and 7:00 or contact Amanda at hall.amanda@outlook. com for a different time. • 2nd Annual High Tea at Storrington Lions Hall on Saturday May 9th. Celebrate Mother’s Day. Reserved seating at 12:30pm or 3:00pm. Delicious and fun! Tickets available soon. • Seniors’ Day, last Thursday of every month at Inverary Pharmasave.

The Township of Central Frontenac Tender #FA-2020-05 Custodial Services, Hinchinbrooke District Tender #FA-2020-06 Custodial Services, Olden District Tender #FA-2020-07 Custodial Services, OSO District Documents are available from the Municipal Office during normal business hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or https://www.biddingo.com/ Submission due date and time: Monday March 23, 2020 @ 1:00 PM Andrew Dillon The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street PO Box 89 K0H 2P0 Sharbot Lake, Ontario

Rob Moore of the Cardinal with two Breakfast Sandwich options

Long before sun-up the morning crew at the Cardinal in Sharbot Lake are hard at work, preparing breakfast, lunch and snacks for the stream of breakfast, lunch and coffee break traffic. The Cardinal Breakfast sandwich features a fried egg, topped with real cheddar cheese and Seed 2 Sausage peameal bacon served on a buttery, toasted English muffin. The Veggie Breakfast Sandwich features a fried egg, topped with real swiss cheese, freshly sliced tomato, creamy avocado (extra charge), crispy leaf lettuce and pesto served on a buttery, toasted English muffin

Final casting call: Ciara’s Coming Home T

here's still time for hesitant but budding actors to strut their stuff in North Frontenac Little Theatre's spring production. Although several roles have been allocated, acting opportunities are still available for male and female actors aged between 20 to 35 in the Irish-set, one act play, Ciara's Coming Home, to be staged in late April and early May. "Some of the remaining roles are relatively undemanding with few lines to learn and would present a really nice opportunity for young men and women who've prevaricated about acting, to get their feet wet in drama," said director, Adrian O'Connnell. Production crews are already working on lights and sets for the comedy to be staged at Sharbot Lake's Oso Hall and rehearsals are set to get underway starting Tuesday, March 3rd. The play will be preceded by a dramatic prelude exploring the Irish emigrant experience in narrative, song and story.

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Northern Happenings

Sydenham Legion. VERONA - WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE 10am. Verona Free Methodist Church. An international ecumenical Christian laywomen?s initiative. It is run under the motto ?Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,? and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March.

Saturday March 7

ARDEN - MIXED DOUBLES DART TOURNAMENT, 10am. Arden Legion. RCL Branch 334, Arden hosts. 70% payout, RCL Arden hosts . Registration 9am to 9:45am. with the tournament beginning at 10am. $10 per player or $20 per team. Canteen available. Info Jeannet at 613-328- 1352. ARDEN - HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATO DINNER 5pm-6:30pm. Arden Weslayan Church. fundraising dinner Many wonderful tasting desserts. Everyone is welcome, free will offering INVERARY – BOB’S BREAKFAST 7:30am-10am. Inverary United Church. Just a great way to start your morning! Get involved. New helpers always appreciated!

Sunday March 8

SYDENHAM MOVE SHOWING ‘BREAKTHROUGH’ 2pm. Sydenham Holiness Church. Family oriented movie based on a true story. Free admission, all welcome, refreshments

Wednesday March 11

VERONA - VERONA DINERS Verona Lions Hall. St. Patrick’s Theme - Corned beef and cabbage and potatoes with rice pudding for dessert. Glen Foster and Bob Conner will be singing us into spring! $10. Call 613-376-6477 to reserve your place.

Regular Happenings

AA MEETINGS - SHARBOT LAKE, every Monday, 8 pm, United Church C.E. Bldg. AL-ANON: Hope & help for families of alcoholics, 12 weekly meetings in greater Kingston area. Please call 384-2134 for meeting information. We care.

Bedford history remembered at Glendower Hall T

here was a lot of reminiscing going on Saturday at Glendower Hall as the Bedford Historical Research Centre’s annual open house. “All people are interested in things, it’s just what are they interested in,” said Paul Younge, who was back for another year with his vast collection of farmrelated publications.

“All that old stuff is really interesting,” said Coun. Pat Barr. “Like Gramma Barr’s bread and butter pickles recipe. “If you just read it, you’d think you sliced the onions before you peeled them.” She said they have a lot of people wanting to donate things, which they appreciate, but “you really need to put it in something.

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“We did have a lady organizing the death notices but she died.” And, she thinks the area was a lot more colourful in the ’50s. “We had a lot of bootleggers in the area then,” she said. Perhaps one of the more interesting people for visitors to reminisce with on this day was Gord Sly, president of the Frontenac County Schools Museum and author of Good Old School Days. “There were more than 100 one-room schools in the County at one time,” he said. “And the museum probably has something from just about all of them.” He said that legally, kids couldn’t walk more than three miles to school — which accounts for why there were so many of them. “Most of them were in

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Frontenac County Schools Museum president Gord Sly was on hand to invite everyone to the Museum on Regent Street (Barriefield) in Kingston. Photo/Craig Bakay

farm country and there were no buses back then,” he said. He said that in the ’70s, most of the old schools started closing down and a “bunch of teachers got to-

gether” to create the museum and preserve the memories and memorabilia. Sly had photos from Salem School (Bedford #1) and the Oak Flats school from 1904.

One of the more interesting items on display was an old honey pail. “That’s what the kids used for lunchboxes,” he said. “They also used old lard pails.

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The winners of the 7 team Crokicurl tournament in Sharbot Lake on February 16 were the FAb Four,David and Sherry Whan, Lisa and Sterling Hamilton. Photo taken by Cheryl Hole

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David Yerxa doing a swimathon at the Perth & District Indoor Pool on Feb 14th. David completed 24 laps, fundraising for Clifford Bowie Public School in Ottawa. He has been doing swimathons for the school for the past 10 to 15 years. Way to go David! David volunteers many hours fundraising for various causes in the community and surrounding areas. He has done yearly swimathons for numerous organisations.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – March 3rd, 2020 at 7:00pm • Heritage Committee Meeting – March 5th, 2020 at 7:00 pm. • Committee of the Whole – March 10th, 2020 at 7:00 pm. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Township is currently recruiting for the following positions: • Various Summer Student Positions: Closes Friday March 27th, at 4:00 pm. Full details and complete job descriptions can be found on the Township’s website under Town Hall >Careers

News & Public Notices REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • RFP PS-P01-2020 – Garbage and Recycling Collection - Sealed submissions must be received by 1:00 p.m., March 4th, 2020. Official forms detailing the general specifications and requirements may be downloaded from the BIDDINGO.COM website or picked up: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm at the Public Services Department, located at 2490 Keeley Road Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 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, 2019 to March 31, 2020. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. 2020 DOG TAGS – ONLY ONE DAY LEFT! Dog Tags for the 2020 year are now available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. After that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2020.

THINGS TO DO

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.

LIVING HERE 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 LOAD RESTRICTIONS – MARCH 1, 2020 TO MAY 1, 2020 In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.1990. Ch. H. 8, Section 122, residents are reminded that all roads within South Frontenac are subject to restricted loads. The restriction is that no axle of any commercial vehicle shall transmit to the road, a weight in excess of 5000 kilograms. This action is necessary for the protection of roads in South Frontenac. INTERIM TAX NOTICES DUE MARCH 31, 2020 Interim Tax Notices will be issued to all property owners beginning on March 2, 2020. The Interim Tax notice amount is based on 35% of the annualized 2019 tax rate and assessment value. If you haven’t received your Interim Tax Notice by March 16, 2020 you should contact the Tax Department at 613-376-3027 Ext. 2200 or email us at taxes@southfrontenac.net. 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. COLLECTION DELAYS During inclement weather in the winter months, Garbage & Recycle collection vehicles may start a bit later in the morning. In these events, the drivers may not begin their routes until sanding and plowing of certain roads is complete as safety of our workers and residents is of utmost importance. Please have patience as we work through another wonderful Canadian Winter! WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Our next open dates will be open February 27th and March 12th from 3pm – 7pm. Open dates will be published monthly in this banner but keep in mind they are the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Please remember that accepted items are hazardous materials, small electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of accepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste.

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.

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The Township of South Frontenac has evolved the Recreation Committee Structure to focus on key functions that require greater engagement with the local and broader community. Two new Committees, made up of Community Volunteers and Township Councilors, have been formed to support the recreation and leisure needs of residents. Information about these new committees and how you can get involved to shape recreation and leisure in South Frontenac can be found at southfrontenac.net/en/town-hall/south-frontenacrecreation-committee. If you would like to attend one of our meetings or to provide thoughts on recreation and leisure in South Frontenac, please contact us: • By email to: admin@southfrontenac.net • By phone: Recreation Department at 613 376-3027, ext. 2231

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he Frontenac Bantam Flyers find themselves all tied up with the Dundalk Storm at a win apiece heading to Dundalk next weekend for the third and fourth games of their six-point total series OMHA Playdowns semi-final. On Saturday at Frontenac Arena, it was all Flyers, as they downed the visiting Storm 4-0 on goals by Aaron Doak Anorae Hugheson, Andy Campbell and Carter Street. Sunday was a different story, with Dundalk coming out on top 2-1. But the story of Sunday’s game was penalties, as in the Flyers playing much of the game short-handed. The first period was scoreless and went quite quickly. The Flyers took an interference penalty midway through the period and then were assessed another as the period was about to end. The crowd didn’t seem to agree with either call but then home crowds seldom do. In the second, just as the interference penalty expired, the Flyers were penalized for too many men on the ice — a

questionable call where the replacement stepped on the ice just as the penalized player was returning to the bench. Technically a penalty perhaps, but not something you see called very often at any level. Just as that penalty was expiring, the Flyers were called for boarding and the crowd was howling. That was followed a bit later with offsetting penalties and shortly after that, the Flyers finally got their first power play of the game. But one rush later, that got evened up with Carter Street being assessed a major for tripping on what certainly appeared to be a legitimate hip check that sent the Dundalk player to the ice, where he lay for a minute or two, which brought a visit from the trainer. With the Flyers suffering a rare moment of disarray, Dundalk opened the scoring. But with 1:22 left in the second, the Flyers actually got another power play, which Anorae Hugheson capitalized on to tie the score at 1-1. In the third, Frontenac was again

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Flyers goalie Lucas Steele was stellar in the Frontenac net, especially considering all the shorthanded situations they were in. Photo/Craig Bakay

short-handed but goalie Lucas Steele stood on his head to keep his net clear, stopping two point-bland breakaways and adding a couple of beauty saves until, at 4:11 with the teams playing four skaters a side, Dundalk scored on a wicked shot and it was 2-1. With 1:28 left, the Flyers pulled Steele and despite two excellent chances, couldn’t put one in. The game ended with a bit of a scuffle in front of the Dundalk net. “It’s tough to score goals when you play three-quarters of the game with somebody in the penalty box,” said coach Chris Nicholson. “But I thought the boys played well and played hard despite spending too much time in the penalty box. “Our goalie, Lucas Steele kept us in this one though.” That he did and it could very well be argued that the officiating was questionable most of the time. But, Nicholson is optimistic they can put this behind them and perhaps win it in Dundalk.

“We were extremely confident going into this weekend,” Nicholson said. “And we’re still confident going into next weekend. “We can totally play with this team.” The next bantam game (if necessary) at Frontenac Arena is scheduled for March 7 at 4:30 p.m. The winners of this semi will go on to face the winners of the BCH Ice DogsSouth Huron Sabres in the final. The other Frontenac team still alive in the playdowns, the Peewee Flyers, open up their semi-final series against the Shelburne Wolves this coming Friday in Shelburne and return to Frontenac Arena March 6 at 3 p.m.

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