September 24, 2020 Vol. 20, No. 38
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here is a small map of Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington at the bottom right hand side of the Kingston Frontenac Public Health COVID-19 cases dashboard on their website.
If you float your cursor over South, Central, and North Frontenac, the same numbers will pop up now as popped up on June 30, 10 for South Frontenac, 3 for Central Frontenac, and 1 for North Frontenac (the number for Addington Highlands is 0) These numbers represent the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents of each township since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Somehow, even with an influx of cottagers, tourists, and weekend visitors, there were no new COVID cases in Frontenac over the last 3 months. But since borders are fluid, the risk that school reopenings bring and the overall increase in COVID cases in Ontario, new restrictions have come into effect in recent days and weeks. One of the restrictions will have an impact on community halls that are just in the process of reopening. Last Saturday (September 19) the following was posted at Ontario.ca, the government site. “The new limit on the number of people allowed to attend an unmonitored private social gathering across the province is: 10 people at an indoor event or gathering (previous limit of 50); or 25 people at an outdoor event
or gathering (previous limit of 100). Indoor and outdoor events and gatherings cannot be merged together. Gatherings of 35 (25 outdoors and 10 indoors) are not permitted.” Minister of Health Christine Elliott said, "We are taking further action to slow the spread and limit new cases of COVID-19 by reducing the size of private social gatherings across Ontario. This action is based on the increasing case counts that we are seeing. As we continue to closely monitor the spread of this virus, we will never hesitate to take further action to protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians." There are exceptions to the rule, including “bars, restaurants, cinemas, convention centres, banquet halls that are staffed, gyms, places of worship, recreational sporting or performing art events” which will make the rules less onerous, but their impact on public events, like this week’s studio tour in North Frontenac and a planned car and ATV rally in the Sharbot Lake area, are not exactly clear. Restrictions that are in place within retirement homes have also caused controversy among residents. Last week, inspectors who were attending at Sharbot Lake Retirement and Retreat, to ensure that a number of issues they had raised in late August had been addressed, were greeted by the residents of the home, who had
questions about some of the rules that have recently been enforced. One of their main concerns centred around the requirement that they maintain a 2-metre distance between each other at all times, including during meal time. Given the size of the dining hall in the building, the 18 residents need to be split into two groups at mealtime. This makes mealtime, the main social event at the Retreat, less of an occasion, and because many of the residents have compromised hearing, “its as if we are eating alone. We might as well stay in our rooms,” said one resident.
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Undaunted, Backroads Studio Tour marks the season T he North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour is on, this weekend September 26/27. It will be a little different than in
previous years, but there are a great variety of artists taking part. The 12 artists and artisans participating are in
Painting by Linda Rush
7 locations in a shorter version of the tour than usual, centred around Plevna/Ardoch and highway 506. All of the artists have found sheltered outdoor spaces to set up their work for viewing, and several of the locations host more than one artist. In considering whether or not to do the tour this year, Covid precautions were on everyone’s mind, of course. However the participating artists feel sure that with the use of masks, hand sanitizer and social distancing, the tour can be very safe and successful again this year. Linda Rush and Cathy Owen are the painters on the tour, and both have new works to show. Michelle Ross will have her beautiful photographs. Always popular are pottery and jewellery, and Trina Gorr and Jim Craig will provide lots of interesting works in these me-
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will have their lovely concrete cast furniture and smaller objects available. To round out the skills for people to enjoy, Janis St. John does glass work and uses found objects to create sculptures, and Shaun and Heather Avery present customized home decor.
For details about the tour and a map, visit northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com. Usually the last weekend in September has both lovely weather and beautiful autumn leaf colours. The artists are very much hoping for the same this year.
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September 24, 2020
Guest EDITORIAL
Who benefits from crowded schools? “P andemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly,” says Dr. Tedros Adhanom, the DirectorGeneral World Health Organization. He is right. I am a grade 8 student at Module Vanier, and have started this school year in a full-blown pandemic. I must wear a mask from the moment I arrive at school to the moment I leave, except for the occasional snack or drink. The school now has strict rules about almost everything (where we must stand at recess, how we must walk to get there, no turning around in our desks, no standing within a meter of another student, no singing, etc.), but this week my class will be getting five or more students added to our already full class of 24 students. Why is this happening? The answer is that there aren’t enough teachers for both classroom and online learning. There are many teachers who are fully ready, happy, and qualified to be hired, but the provincial government just won’t provide the money to hire teachers, during a time when schools need it the most. Doug Ford’s cuts to school funding could cost Ontario lives. This isn’t just at my school, schools all around Ontario are having trouble keeping up with the new restrictions, the lack of space, and decrease in funding. Five more students, what’s the big deal? Well, for one, I have trouble imagining how these students will physically even get into our class. Each of our desks are exactly 1 meter apart with one meter along the edge of the class to move around. How will these students fit in? When I asked my teacher she just shrugged and said, “I guess we’ll figure it out.” Our classes are full to the brim, it is a feat everyday to get in and out of classes, and we all know this is a super contagious disease, so in a middle school full of teenagers… this is a problem that can’t be figured out in a few days time. School is a germ-fest at the best of times. No matter what preventative measures are put in place, it will always be a challenge; however, that is not saying that schools can ditch rules that would help keep us, teachers, and the community safe. We know that Covid-19 is extremely infectious and
by Hazel Taylor-Quick
can spread like wildfire. Take a moment to imagine that one of our students catches Covid. Now, because of the tight learning spaces, the rest of that class gets it. Now think of all the parents and grandparents that will be exposed. As you can see this can just amplify over and over. Kingston and Frontenac have done very well so far, but until now schools have been shut down, and a false sense of security can do much damage. People seem to think that the Ford government has been managing the pandemic well. And up until recently that has been reasonably true, because they have mostly been following the advice of experts. But, now, the Ford government seems determined to ignore experts and organizations, like the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, calling for class-size caps of 15, and has eliminated such caps all together,
resulting in 30 students in a class. Schools have done exceptionally well adapting in such crazy times, but this new announcement undermines the health and safety of members of our community. Who is this supposed to benefit from policies that pack 30 students into a class during a once-in-acentury pandemic? Surely not the students, who just as they were getting used to the complex web of rules must relearn them, find new friends, have new teachers, and feel less safe. It doesn’t benefit the teachers who will have to organize, instruct and lead a class of teenagers larger than they would have seen since they themselves were in kindergarten. No, this benefits no one except a government that is determined to “save money” by endangering the rest of our community. This is no solution
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n September 18, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in a ditch on Shawenagog Lake Lane in Addington Highlands Township Police attended the scene and as a result of the investigation L&A County OPP have arrested and charged Sara Grace CLAYTON, age 37, of North Frontenac, Ontario contrary to the Criminal Code with: operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs; and, failure or Refusal to comply with demand The accused was re-
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Three thoughts have risen faster than the dough which brought about this pain. (that'd be 'bread' if you're not following the bouncing ball): i) If unilingual English packaging appeared on bread in a Quebec grocery store, how long would it remain there before the jackboots of L'office Quebecois de la Langue Francaise yanked if off the store shelves; ii) Everybody's equal: it's just some people are more equal than others; and, iii) If I make French toast, will they taste different? SINCE 1970
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hank you so much to the person who left their baby’s soiled diaper on top of the garbage containers beside our outdoor mailboxes at Centennial Park. The containers were overstuffed with Tim Horton’s coffee cups and unwanted mail and even some kitchen garbage. I especially enjoyed the neatly tied dog poopy bag placed in front of the large container where we walk by to get to our boxes. Luckily it was pretty full, so it stayed in place. People, really? If the container is full, take your garbage home and dispose of it. This is especially recommended for dirty diapers and dog poop. Koodos should go to our garbage collectors who have to pick all this crap up and make this area people friendly. Brenda Crawford
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've never been opposed to bilingualism. In fact, I made it a point to take French all the way through school many years ago long before it was mandatory. Despite this, I've always voiced my objection to Quebec's apartheid language laws: laws that were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court and still requires Quebec to invoke the notwithstanding clause to maintain. We picked up bread at one of the local grocery stores last week and much to my surprise, and slight annoyance, the packaging was unilingual French. One needn't understand much French to know what poutine is, that La Rondelle doesn't play for the Habs nor that Pain Blanc is white bread and not a sibling to Mel, best known for his cartoon character voice-overs.
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now Road Station is deep in the Mississippi River Valley. Wi-fi broadband and cell signals go right over this area. The Bell telephone service is substandard and uses out dated equipment and as a result there are many outages, some times for weeks which creates a very dangerous situation if one has to dial 911. Having this tower installed in Snow Roa Station and eventually serving the local area with cell service and broadband wi-fi is very important as a health and safety issue for myself and many of my neighbours mostly who are seniors and need reliable access to emergency communications. I do not care if I see this tower or its navigation lights. The local ANSI (area of natural and scientific interest) has already been disturbed by gravel pits and other development. “Species at risk” is not an issue as there is a “Fowler Toad” living in the area and I’m doing just fine. Thank you. Fred Fowler
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osie Kerr of Snow Road launched a thoroughly-researched petition on Change.org, detailing all of the reasons why the proposed cell tower doesn't belong there. You can find it by going to Change.org, clicking on the little round magnifying glass at the top, and searching for "North Frontenac". Please read and consider signing. Todd White, CEO of CRINS, found out about the petition, and do you know what he did? He said he would refuse to consider the petition or its reasons in his final
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n last week’s paper (Vol. 20, edition 37, September 17) on page 7, the North Frontenac Council report contained an item on the revised plan of condominium for Ardoch Lake. The item said that Councillor John Inglis voted against a motion supporting the plab. “I did NOT vote against accepting the revised Plan of Condominium for Ardoch Lake,” Inglis said in a letter to the News. “In fact, at the previous meeting I had said that if all waterfront lots met the zoning frontage requirement, I'd vote for it. And I did. What I voted against was another motion regarding the communal dock. I voted against allowing individual lot owners having docks, because one communal dock had been in the plan all along. I suggested
Continued from page 1 The Public Health Inspector told the residents that the measures are not in place to punish anyone, but were there because if one resident contracted COVID-19, they would all be at a high risk. “We are tested every two weeks,” said the resident. “That is great, but the test only shows you were COVID free when the test was taken, not after it was taken” said the inspector. The rules around dining and visiting, that residents also complained about, will stay in place. Retirement residences operate under the Retirement Home Act, which stresses resident independence, and is generally
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that the Committee of Adjustment should work with the developer to determine the size of that communal dock.” In the same article, Paul Smith, who wrote a letter to council concerning a proposed communications tower in Snow Road, is identified as a resident. Paul Smith lives in Almonte and is a frequent visitor to the township, but is not a resident. The News regrets the errors. Finally, in a Facebook post promoting the front page article from last week, "Disinfected and ready tio go, Triboard buses roll on" the assertion was made that Watson Bus Lines had routes cancelled on Friday, September 19, which was not true. Another bus company working under contract with Triboard cancelled some routes on that day. The News regrets the error
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COMMUNITY REPORTERS (613) Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Marilyn Goodberry.............372-0917 Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Perth Road.................... Peter Bird..........................353-7303 Plevna........................... Rhonda Watkins................479-2447 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen..................................
• Maberly 132 Years ago: A very sad and serious accident occurred here about 7:00 to George Williams, night operator [at the train station], who went up the ladder to blow out the semaphore light; he made a misstep at the top of the ladder and fell to the ground a distance of 30 feet. The section hands saw him falling. When they picked him up he was unconscious in which state he remained up to last night. At sundown a doctor had been called and said the fall caused a concussion of the brain. No bones were broken nor any marks upon him. His father in Toronto has been notified. [Perth Courier Sep. 21, 1888]
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In an effort to be ready for this fall's hockey season, the township needs to clean and sort the jerseys. If you have a Tay Valley Hockey jersey, there are bins available inside the front door at the Municipal Office for drop off until the end of September. Hockey medals and year-end gifts are also available for pick-up. The Municipal Office is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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• The Inverary Golf & Country Club 2020 Match Play championship concluded September 16th. The 2020 Club Champions are Rod McDonald and Jamie Thomas both from Inverary! The contest began on August 10th with 17 teams. Congratulations to the winners! • Battersea Pumpkin Festival Facebook Group presents a special virtual event! Check us out for the month of October as we celebrate past festivals, local businesses, and at home ideas to keep pumpkins on your mind! Contact Amanda for more information at 613-353-6653 or amandapantrey@outlook.com. • Food Bank Drive hosted by the Storrington Lions Club on Friday September 25th! Donations will be accepted from 3 to 6 pm at the Lions Hall in Sunbury. No donation is too small, everything is needed and very much appreciated! Thank you for your support. • Pumpkinfest Lawn Display at 4994 Battersea Road on Saturday, October 3. Drive, Ride, Walk by. Bring the whole family and remember your cameras! • Roast Pork Dinner by Storrington Lions Club on October 24th. Dinner includes roast pork, scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, beans and dessert. Cost is $20 per dinner. Reserve your dinner by calling (before Oct. 21) 613-353-2257. Thanks to all who made the Chicken BBQ such a success! • LCBO Returnables! fill the trailer at 3950 Round Lake Road. Local cottagers have been great supporters. Dog Lake, Knowlton Lake, Loughborough Lake, Buck Lake just to name a few. Remember as you are cleaning out at the end of the season, we will gladly accept your empties up until October 30th.
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• The North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour takes place Sept. 26/27. Plan on visiting and supporting our local artists, mostly in Ompah, Plevna and Ardoch. Details and a map are available at northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com. Social distancing should be easily done at each studio. Be prepared to wear a mask and hand sanitize (just a normal part of life right now). • Trees starting to change colour, frosty mornings, crisp days and mist off the lake are sure signs of fall. I have a flock of flickers who are poking away at the lawn - hopefully ridding it of grubs - and I've stored the hummingbird feeders for next summer. I'm also hearing the sounds of chainsaws bringing in next winter's wood. Many would disagree but fall is my favourite time of year!
PARHAM-TICHBORNE Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525 • Just as quick as we plan something, we have a change... Due to the restriction on the number of people that can attend an indoor and an outdoor event, we believe it is in the best interest of all that we cancel the Outdoor Vendor Fair at the Parham Ball Field. Vendors will be posting their items on the Facebook event page, so if you are interested in something, please contact them directly. Thank you so much for your understanding. Stay safe, stay healthy. • Did you know that September is National Honey Month?!?!? Please do your best to help these amazing little insects who do so much for our food chain. • The community extends sincere condolences to the family of the late George Hiles. George & Judy built a home between Rd 38 and Eagle Lake. He was a member of the police force and belonged to the Lions Club before moving away. • Thinking of you to Doug Whan, who had one of his toes removed and is coming along nicely. • Weather sure turned cold at night with frost on the weekend but turned out to be beautiful sunny days for the weekend. A lot of folks took the opportunity to pick apples. What a great way to enjoy some family time. • Thanks to Charles Steele and Ron Freeman, the United Church is looking pretty amazing. • Douglas Pagels once said, "You're an original, an individual, a masterpiece. Celebrate that, don't let your uniqueness make you shy. Don't be someone other than the wonder you are. Remember every star is important to the sky" • Happy birthday to Rebecca Neadow, Violet & Johnny Skuce, Tom Commodore, Carol Vallier, Art Teal and Margaret Thompson. • Parham United Church, like many churches in this time of Covid crisis, is postponed but using their time wisely by repairing the church steeple and painting the roof, all under the direction of Charles Steele. As well, the church has painted their Christian Education (CE) Centre, kitchen and washrooms and thank everyone for their generosity, prayers and support. Parham United had planned to host a bake sale as part of the District 4 Recreation's Vendor sale planned for Sat. Oct. 3. District 4 has wisely cancelled that event due to the most recent Covid regulations. We must all try to do our best, follow the regulations, and be as responsible as we can. Thanks, everyone.
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to Wayne and Judy Conway. They are leaving Verona and they will be greatly missed. Their contribution as volunteers has been immense. Wayne was involved in many organizations in Verona in key positions such as past president of the Verona Lions Club and president of the Verona Community Association. For many years he was the general manager of the Verona Cattail Festival. Judy was by Wayne's side as an active member of the Lions Club and the VCA. No matter the size of the job, as volunteers Wayne and Judy were always there to help out. They were recently honoured by the South Frontenac Township Council "for their many years of dedicated service to South Frontenac and their commitment to the Verona Community." Judy and Wayne, we wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.
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• Perth Road United Church services are on-going. Seating is limited to 26 people due to social distancing so please call Vera Shepherd at 613-353-2470 to confirm availability. A podcast service is still available through the church website at pruc.ca. Both starting at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. • Quick Canadian Trivia No.7 • I am responding to a request to include the answers at the end of the quiz. • 1. What Toronto hotel, opened in 1929, featured 12 restaurants and lounges at the time? • 2. What word ended patriotic Molson “I am…” commercials? • 3. What Canadian media theorist opined: “Advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century”? • 4. Who succeeded Alexander Mackenzie as Canada’s Prime Minister? • 5. What birds replaced the Inuit hunting scene on the Canadian $2 bill in 1986? • Answers: 1) The Royal York. 2) Canadian. 3) Marshall McLuhan 4) John A. MacDonald. 5) Robins
Sydenham Karen Brawley
613-376-9848
• Well, it’s almost October, even though it may feel like what has been the longest March ever. We’ve come this far. Fall is here. • Happy Fall, Ya’ll. Let’s brighten some spirits before gloomy winter arrives and decorate as much as we can, we’ve had amazing pumpkin people in our village. Let’s get creative Sydenham. People are bored from lack of things to do during this time. • As always, thank you to each and every one for doing their part during this pandemic, we are going to look back on 2020 as a memory one day, it is what you make of it. Families are connecting and doing things they once never found time for before. People are staying local, embracing what our local community has to offer. Keep safe, Sydenham. We are in this together. • The smells of woodstoves burning as the temperature fluctuates is a sure sign that winter is around the corner. If you see a neighbour or someone struggling to prep for winter, lend a hand. • The Sydenham Daytona 500 seems to still be a race feature sadly, show some common sense, drive responsibly and respect the speed limits. • Halloween is approaching, and it could possibly be cancelled, but does anyone have any ideas how we as a village can keep our ghouls and goblins safe and still allow the spirit of Halloween shine? Would love to hear some thoughts. Email me at karenofsyd@bell.net
verona Debbie Lingen
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• There will be a drive-in concert featuring Trevor Baker (country gospel recording artist) at the Verona Free Methodist Church this Sunday, September 27 at 10am. • Laurie's Quilters (formerly Victoria's Quilts) has been working at home through the pandemic, making quilts. They are a group of volunteers who make and distribute quilts locally within a 50km radius, to any person who is dealing with a life challenging illness. There is no charge for this service. If you are aware of anyone who is struggling with an illness and would benefit from receiving a homemade quilt, you can contact Susan at 613-374-2026 or email her at susan.irish@ hotmail.com. • Style Revival is open on Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm at the Verona Free Methodist Church. They have gently used clothing that is free of charge. They are also accepting donations of clothing, accessories and linens. • The Verona Community Association says a fond farewell
CLOYNE - Northbrook Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net • Fall is here and winter is not too far behind! Finnegan’s General Store in Cloyne is inviting all to come in for a coffee and to warm up. Fresh coffee brewed daily. While enjoying your coffee check out their fresh produce! As well as the fresh produce check out the variety of delicious soups, pasta sauces, pickling spices and crackers which have just arrived to the store. If there is something you are looking for and Finnegan’s does not carry it, let them know. • The Back Roads Studio Tour is this coming weekend! How exciting! I hope you have checked out their Facebook page to see all the amazing artists and artisans involved in this year’s Tour. Check out their Facebook page or their website www.northfrontenacbackroadsstudiotour.com for an updated map of studio locations! Mark your calendars for September 26th and September 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All visitors are asked to remain 6 feet apart, use hand sanitizer, and to wear a mask. • Want to prepare your garden for next spring? Take the "Exploring Gardening Techniques" online course. To register call 613-336-0691 or email onlinecourses@ncalc.ca Learn about no- dig, no- till gardening methods that you can start this fall including lasagne, companion, container, keyhold gardening as well as edible landscaping. The greatest part of this online course is that you take it whenever it is convenient for you while working at your own pace. • It is official; the Flinton Trunk or Treat is back for a third year! Please keep an eye out for changes to this year’s event! At this time there will be one way flow of traffic both in and out, there will be a sing-in for contact tracing, and there will be no gathering in the area. In order for this to be a fun event for children of all ages in our community, keep the COVID virus from getting into the community! If you would like to be a “trunker” please message Teri or give her a call at 613-336-9100. See you at the Flinton recreation Centre parking lot on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • Hurrah, Addison’s Restaurant is almost ready for inside dining. They are looking to be open from September 17, 2020. There will be limited space, so reserve ahead of time. Masks are mandatory. Take-out is still available as is the patio. Such exciting news! • Visit SkootHouse Studio this weekend. Just three km north of Cloyne, come see a variety of products created by local artisans. “
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DENBIGH & VENNACHAR Angela Bright
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• The Denbigh Foodbank will continue to operate in the same way it has for the last while, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. The next day the Denbigh Food Bank will be open is Tuesday, October 13th. Call Gail at 613 333 2224 before the day. Pick up is 11am at the Addington Highlands Community Centre in Denbigh, with COVID rules in place.
HARLOWE Marie White
613-336-2557
• My its terrible knowing that our summer has closed on us. The only activity to look forward to is snow falling shortly. I know I don’t sound optimistic. This COVID has taken all the good things away that we used to love to do. Making things worse, we have other problems with our bodies just the same. • Speedy message of get-well cheer is racing out to Lois Wilde and Doug Parks who have had surgery. Hope you two are feeling much better. • Hoping Verna Andrews x-rays turn out to be good news. • Now for George, who is not doing well. I think he has caught my disease. He is ired and lazy too. I had an appointment at the Oshawa hospital last Tuesday. While waiting he had a little spill. I called the ambulance when we came home. He got checked into the Napanee hospital. Many thanks to Terry Good, for taking time to go with me to pick George up.
Harrowsmith Marilyn Goodberry
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• Be sure to get your tickets for the TAKE-OUT Turkey Dinner on September 27th at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith. PICK UP is between 4:30pm and 6:00pm. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY - cost is $15.00 . Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drugstore, Leonard Fuels in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona. We thank these businesses for selling tickets for us. For information, please call 613-372-2410. • There will be a PIE SALE ready for Thanksgiving! To place your order, call 613-372-2410. Homemade, unbaked, 9” frozen pies. The cost per pie is $10.00 - apple, cherry, and strawberry rhubarb, just to name a few. Pick up at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith on October 10th between 9:00am and 12:00 noon. • The Beautification Committee has put up a fall display of the Spike Family, the original founders of the village. We would encourage people to bring pumpkins to add to the display. It is located in front of the flag in our parkette. • Happy birthday to Gary Garrison and Charleen Barrett! • Happy 35th anniversary to Wayne & Joan Tisdale! • Quote – “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth • If you have news, birthdays, special occasions or get well wishes to submit to the column, please send to mgoodberrysanda@gmail.com or call/text 613-372-0917. Deadlines for inclusions are Monday mornings of each week. .
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What is Fear Avoidance Behaviour?
When it comes to spine, muscle, and nervous system pain, it has been well-established that those who experience chronic pain (pain experienced more than 3 months) will often avoid certain activities due to fear of making the injury worse. Although this might be helpful to prevent harm in the short term, if allowed to persist, avoiding everyday activities can lead to physical and psychological consequences that can contribute to disability and chronic pain. This phenomenon is known as “fear-avoidance,” which, simply enough, means that we avoid certain activities because we fear they will have a negative impact on our health and well-being, specifically with respect to pain. Three things are needed to define a fear-avoidant behaviour: An initial injury that causes pain: After an initial injury, like an ankle sprain, a pain signal is sent to the brain to protect the body from further damage. How someone interprets their pain: An extremely negative interpretation of pain results in psychological (depression) and behavioural (avoidance of activity) fear responses, may eventually lead to a decrease in function. How someone’s perception changes as a result of their pain: A change in pain perception that leads to an individual cycling back to the initial stage of injury, which leads to more pain instead of recovery. Current evidence has shown that fear-avoidance is related to increased pain, physical disability, and depression in individuals with chronic pain. Fear-avoidance–based treatments (which include education about fear and avoidance and an exercise program) have been successful in reducing chronic pain.
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The South Frontenac Museum: Bringing Our History, Art and Culture To Life
Wood Block Set – How Very Puzzling
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Puzzles made from wooden blocks taught and challenged the littlest members of each family, teaching them the necessary skills of memory, brain exercise, how to use their hands and maneuver items, and more! This wooden block set emerged from the 1880s in Victorian England. Although the paper on the blocks are well-worn and hard to discern, the images would form depictions of animals typical of the English countryside – a goat, a dog, a cat, a cow, a rooster and a horse. The child would use the image cards on the inside of the box to try to solve the puzzle, and when completed, all of the blocks would remain nicely contained within the box. Many settlers in the South Frontenac region would have come from British descent. Bringing with them a toy from their former home or gifting a child wooden blocks when a family member came to visit would be a marker of their former heritage in their new land. The animals depicted on the blocks would also help children in rural communities identify the animals that they would likely be surrounded by on the farm. This toy would reflect aspects of everyday life that a child would grow accustomed to. Well worn, the paper that contained the images on each wooden block was printed using the chemical process of chromolithog-
raphy. This type of early printing in the late
1800s, reflective of the period such wooden block toys would be used. The image would be applied to stone, such as limestone or zinc, and then traced over, using a gumlike substance and nitric acid. This process could take even the most skilled workers months to produce. It is likely that this particular wood block set in the care of the South Frontenac Museum was very precious to and well-cared for by the family who owned it.
Cost overrun covered
Work proceeding on K&P Trail between Sharbot Lake and Clarendon by Jeff Green
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he upgrade of the K&P trail between Sharbot Lake and Clarendon has been a much simpler project than the previous piece of trail, the stretch from Bradshaw Road (just north of Tichborne to Sharbot Lake.) The previous piece had been cut up and sold off to neighbouring landowners, requiring a re-purchase and new trail construction. The current piece was purchased by the township of Oso 40 years ago and has been a public trail ever since, but it needed an upgrade in order to be in the same condition as the brand-new section to the south. The upgrade was slated for the 2020 construction season, after being approved as part of the 2020 Frontenac County budget. However, the lowest quote that came in from a request for quotation process was over $925,000, and only $580,000 had been allocated to the project. The bidder, Crain’s Construction, agreed to limit the scope of work to fit the county budget, but in the end the project will need an infusion of $90,000, bringing the cost to
$670,000, in order to ensure that the new section is finished with the same fine stone dust and safety features as the rest of the K&P Trail. In a report to Frontenac County Council’s September 16 meeting, Richard Allen, manager of economic development, wrote: “The Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCCP) has already approved funding that can be used to cover the costs associated with the development of the trail within close proximity to Sharbot Lake. This funding will cover up to 80% [$70,000] of a project that will improve conditions for commuter cycling and must be used by the end of 2020. Staff are proposing to increase the K&P Trail project budget by the $90,000 associated with the OMCCP program in order to complete all works as planned.” The remaining $20,000 will come from surplus funds from the trail’s operational budget for 2020. Council approved the staff proposal. The project is nearing completion.
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Hugh Segal talks about Guaranteed Basic Income at AGM H
ugh Segal has credentials in Con“A friend told me about a low income paservative circles that few can match. tient who arrived at the emergency room He worked as the Principle Secretary for in a hospital. After talking to and examinlong serving Ontario Premier Bill Davis in ing him, the nurses and doctors came to the1970’s, and he was the Chief of staff the conclusion that what he needed most under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in was some soup and a sandwich, which the 1980’s. It was a Liberal Prime Minister they provided for him. The food cost $7, however, Paul Martin, who appointed him but the visit to the emergency room cost to the Senate in 2005. $1,000.” When the moniker “red tory” is used, his The two Canadian pilot projects studyname usually comes up. ing the impact of the GBI on a test popuFor many years, however, he has been lation were showing encouraging results, a vocal and persistent voice for an idea both were halted before the results could that is often seen as a left-wing concept, a be verified over a longer study period. The Guaranteed Basic Income. most recent was in Ontario. It was brought For him, the fact that 3.5 million Cana- in by the Liberal Wynne government late dians, about 10% of the population, live in their mandate and was quickly cut when in poverty, is not only a national disgrace, Doug Ford and the Progressive Conserit is also a waste of human capital. The vative Party took power in 2018. An earlier best way to address poverty in Canada, study in Dauphin, Manitoba in the 1970’s he has argued for decades now, would be suffered a similar fate when the governto establish a national guaranteed basic ment changed hands. income. But Segal said that two current nationThe idea has been gaining traction in wide programs demonstrate the benefits, recent months. The Canadian Emergency the Canada Child Benefit and the Old Age Response Benefit (CERB) payments of Security Benefit for those over 65. $2,000 a month to workers thrown out “For families without children or for sinof work by the COVID-19 pandemic has gle people between 18 and 64 the situabeen likened to a Guaranteed Basic In- tion is dire because welfare systems are come (GBI). The leader of the New Demo- bureaucratic and very narrow. An average cratic Party, Jagmeet Singh, has called for single female recipient in Toronto receives “immediate direct help” for Canadians in less than seven hundred dollars per month the form of a GBI. And the membership of from Ontario Works, and if she earns more the Liberal Party of Canada has made the than a couple of hundred bucks the sysGBI their number one priority in the up- tem will tax her back dollar for dollar, that coming policy convention. is 100% tax on someone who is making It was under this backdrop that Hugh half the poverty line. The richest people in Segal delivered an address to the (mostly) Canada don’t pay that kind of tax.” Zoom based Annual General Meeting of He said that the cost of a national proSouthern Frontenac Community Services gram has been costed out by the parliaearlier this month. mentary budget officer at $70 billion anIn discussing the pandemic, Segal, who nually, but the $30 billion per year that lives in Kingston, pointed out how “fortu- provinces pay into welfare programs nate we have been in Kingston during this would be eliminate, so the net cost would pandemic period. Our health unit and the be $40 billion. people working in long term care have a “That is about 10% of the $400 billion remarkable record. And it is not just a roll that the federal government spends in a of the dice that we are doing so well, it is non-COVID year, to reduce and eliminate because people have been working very poverty entirely. Failure of the federal govhard. Simple decisions, like sending in- ernment to do this is a simple dereliction spectors to long term care homes when of duty. Taxpayers have a right to expect the restaurants closed, have had a re- better.” markable effect.” One of the most often raised arguments He then got the business end of his ad- against and Guaranteed Basic Income is dress. that it encourages people to stay home “One thing has emerged as a clear, and not work. sad fact that we need to reflect on. Low Hugh Segal said that the evidence from income people, welfare recipients and the the pilot study in Manitoba was that only urban poor, have paid a much higher price two groups showed up a little less for than the rest of us, with more infections work, new mothers and young men, but and more serious illness than the rest of the number of men who went back to finthe population.” ish high school shot up. He said no one should be surprised by “Also, 70% of the people living below this. the poverty line in Canada right now are “We have known for decades. The evi- working, many at more than own jobs,” he dence is broad-based and empirical and said. very deep, that people who live under the poverty line ATV, Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, utdoor make the most extensive Pontoon, Fish & Ski Boat use of the healthcare sysdventure Water Toys: tem, and the vast majority Tubes, Skis etc. entals have some problem associated with chronic illness and have nowhere to go for treatment.” email: reservations@outdoors-adventure.com He talked about the $1007 TRAILERS INCLUDED sandwich, his illustrative anecdote about this issue. 105 Dufferin Square, Perth. 613-267-6371
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Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-01-20 (Charlebois and Wemp) Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac received an application under Section 39 of the Planning Act to permit a temporary use in the Zoning By-law of the Township of Central Frontenac. The application has been deemed complete. The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The public meeting will be held on the 13th day of October, 2020 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by October 9th on the Township website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, please contact Megan Rueckwald, Manager of Community Planning at 613-548-9400 ext. 351. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca. Subject Property: The property is legally known as Part Lot 17, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Oso, municipally known as 24719 Highway 7, Sharbot Lake, Township of Central Frontenac. Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to permit a food truck as a temporary use in the Business District zone on the property in accordance with Section 39 Temporary Use Provisions in the Planning Act. The applicant has received approval from the Ministry of Transportation to operate the food truck on the subject property. A food truck is not listed as a permitted use in any zone in the Township Zoning Bylaw; an application to rezone to permit the use is required for a food truck across the Township. Appeal Rights If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned. Additional Information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending. Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 14th day of September, 2020. Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227
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Birthday
OBITUARY
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Card of Thanks Thank You ~ Green I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of the people in Verona community. Your support and friendship over the last 5 years was incredible. Thank you for adding to the joy of my retirement with all your well wishes and lovely gifts. I will always remember your kindness. Also, a special shout out to my family for the surprise retirement party. And to my many friends. And family in Sharbot Lake for the well wishes and gifts. Sharon Green
SHARBOT LAKE RETIREMENT LTD. Sharbot Lake Retirement has been and continues to be a COVID-19 free residence. Everyone at Sharbot Lake Retirement – residents and staff would like to take this opportunity to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped contribute to our success in remaining a safe and healthy residence. Specifically, we would like to thank the following people and organizations who have either donated their time or goods to help our residents during this very challenging time: Linda Chappel, Beth Webster, Bonnie Smits-McCall, Lee Goodchild, Liz Bonser, Debbie Waite, Pat Fisher, Linda Lake, Willa Murray & Sewing Group, Trudy Kovacs, Bill Elliott, Snow Road Snowmobile Club, Armit Kaillon & Sharbot Lake Care Mongering, Anne Walsh, Sharbot Lake Medical Centre, Canadian Tire, Goodfellow Flowers, Michella Kaduc, Alice Gilchrist, Sharbot Lake: Rural Frontenac COVID-19 Support Group, and to anyone else who we seemed to have forgotten Everyone here at Sharbot Lake Retirement would like to express their heartfelt gratitude. Thank you to all, for all you have done to make the impact of COVID-19 less of burden on those who feel it most…our seniors.
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Robert Donald Charles Price - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rob Price in his 50th year. Rob was an adoring husband and best friend to Brenda. Survived by loving parents Gerald and Norma Price and sister Shelley Price. Step-father to Robert (Sarah), Sheena (Devon), and Zachary (Melissa). “Robbie” loved to spend his time with his grandchildren taking them tubing, for side by side and backhoe rides and playing. He will be missed the most by Maddy, Chloe, Oliver, Taylor, Austin, Blake, Owen and Aiden. With every grandchild that arrived he became more wrapped around their fingers and more compliant to their every demand and desire. Rob was a brotherin-law to Fred (Iona), Charlie (Judy), Virginia (Brian), John (Janice) and Gary (Donna). He will be forever remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Rob was a special nephew to Uncle Jack, who will miss their moose hunting adventures and Aunt Frona who will miss their yearly fish fry and chauffeured boat rides. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Central Frontenac Fire & Rescue, County of Frontenac Paramedics, OPP officers and the Perth & Smith Falls District Hospital for the compassion and professionalism they showed to us during this difficult time. Our most heartfelt gratitude for Devon McQuillan’s immediate and courageous efforts. Memorial donations in memory of Rob can be made to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com
“I worry more about money that is hidden away in tax havens by very rich people than I do about low-income people spending money on on booze and dope and cigarettes.” Finally, he addressed a point made by the Canadian Federation of Small Business that because of CERB people were unwilling to go back to work. “My response is that maybe if you would pay them more to begin with, they would be rushing back to work,” he said. Hugh Segal was introduced by former SFCS board member Duncan Sinclair, who said that one of the things he re-
OBITUARY Charles Henry “Charlie” Forbes – Peacefully, returned to his heavenly home on Friday, September 11, 2020 at the age of 73. His devotion to his family and in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Charlie will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Brenda of 16 years. Cherished & proud father of Mary and Grace. Beloved brother of Bonnie Allison (Jim). Charlie is pre-deceased by his parents Ira and Alma Forbes, his sisters Marion Zurawell, Ina Craig and his brothers William Forbes, John Forbes and Les Forbes. A Celebration of Charlie’s Life has taken place at the Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Friends desiring may contribute in his memory to the Pineview Free Methodist Church, Cloyne would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.
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Bernice Holtzhauer (Heggart) - Peacefully, at the Moria Place Long Term Care on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Roy Holtzhauer. Loving mother of Brian (Dianna) of Victoria, B.C., Terry (Gail) of Matawatchan, Gloria (Barry) Wallace of Tweed and Nancy (Jack) Pauhl of Denbigh. She will always be cherished in the hearts of her many grandchildren & greatgrandchildren. Pre-deceased by her brother Edward “Ted” and sisters June Hicks and Patricia York. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Cemetery & Interment Service was held at the Northbrook Cemetery on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2pm. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the charity of your choice. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com.
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grets about Canadian politics was that Hugh Segall was not successful when he ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party and Bob Rae was not successful when he ran for the leadership of the Liberal Party, “because if they ever contested an election against each other
OBITUARY Andrew William SMITH December 22, 1956 – August 7, 2020. Andy passed suddenly and peacefully. He was the beloved brother of Elizabeth Smith of Ottawa and James Smith of Vancouver, a close friend to many, and a dedicated community volunteer. Formerly of Verona, Andy is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Gladys Smith. Proudly Scottish, he lived life with zest. He taught skydiving, he was a medic at summer festivals, he loved to help. At Christmas he enthusiastically jingled bells for the Salvation Army around Kingston and served festive meals at St. Paul’s church. He had a special love for rock music, playing pickleball, good times with friends and his cat, Angus. Donations in Andy’s name can be made to the Salvation Army or any animal charity. Friends and family held a limited celebration of life in August. “Your heart stopped beating way too soon. So many loved you; we will miss you eternally.” Condolences may be sent to James Reid Funeral Home: info@ jamesreidfuneralhome.com
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In Memoriam
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July 20, 1927-October 5, 2019 “We miss you Lorneyour smile, your kindness, your wisdom and love.” So much to tell you! Where has the year gone? Love June, Loren, Ross, Dawn & Rudy
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RECREATION FACILITY CUSTODIAN The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Temporary Recreation Facility Custodian” for the Flinton Recreation Centre. Resumes must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on October 9, 2020. Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office. Information gathered relative to this position is done so in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for candidate selection purposes. All applicants are thanked for their interest in applying for this position but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Addington Highlands is an equal opportunity employer. We would be pleased to provide accommodations, upon request, throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands P. O. Box 89, 72 Edward Street, Flinton, ON K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 ph; (613) 336-2847; clerk@addingtonhighlands.ca
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ACTIVITY AIDE Pine Meadow Nursing Home Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Casual Activity Aide, for our 64-bed home located in Northbrook, Ontario. The successful candidate must be an outgoing, energetic team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of our Residents! Applicants must be willing to work evenings and weekends. QUALIFICATIONS • Candidate must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field. CLOSING DATE Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than October 2, 2020 to the attention of: Amanda Miles Pine Meadow Nursing Home 124 Lloyd Street Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 Phone 613-336-9120 fax 613-336-9144 or email ammiles@extendicare.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SHARBOT LAKE RETIREMENT LTD. We Are a COVID free workplace Our business is growing, and we find ourselves in need of (1) Client Care – PSW’s (Part-Time) to round out our staff. Availability is between 2 – 5 days per week, (8 to 20 hours/week). You need to be: • Reliable & Dependable • Professional • Courteous to residents, staff, family & friends • Flexible in a team based environment • Qualified PSW • Able to provide a high quality of work • Able to work independently • Available mornings, afternoons, and some weekends • A current vulnerable sector CPIC will be required
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AUTOMOTIVE KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.
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 FINAL Homestead Market of 2020, Sat 26th 8am-2pm baked goods, produce etc. 1854 Tryon Rd. Sharbot Lake. FIREWOOD, dry mixed hardwood, cut-split & delivered. Call for pricing 613-279-2048 or 613530-0484 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
HALL RENTAL SOCIAL & ATHLETIC CLUB HALL, Harrowsmith, A/C, kitchen & licensed bar, capacity 95, Reasonable rates. Info.: 613-372-0917. VERONA LIONS HALL for all functions. Air conditioned. Full kitchen & bar. Capacity of 300, seating for 200. 613-374-2821 www. veronalions.ca
JUNK REMOVAL JUNK REMOVAL, etc. 10 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. Tree cutting. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin02@ gmail.com
SERVICES FRONTENAC SNOW PLOWING. Fully insured, reliable, dependable. Free quotes. Frontenacplowing@gmail.com 613-929-6944. Covid discounts!!! LOCAL BUILDER, equipment operator with 580 backhoe, Looking for small jobs. Drywall, paint, tile, hardwood framing, grading, clearing, site prep. 613-328-3586 PAINTING - Drywall & Plaster Repair, Interior/ Exterior Painting. Call Eric at Men In White 613-200-1127. WSIB compliant, fully insured. PHOTOCOPY SERVICES available at The Frontenac News, 1095 Garrett St., rear building, Sharbot Lake. . 613-279-3150. PUMP REPAIR: Licenced well technician on staff with 15 years experience. Call Mark, Verona Hardware, 6723 Main St., Verona. Ph. 613-374-2851
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SHARBOT LAKE RETIREMENT LTD. We Are a COVID free workplace Our business is growing, and we find ourselves in need of a Breakfast & Prep Cook (Part-Time) to round out our staff. Availability is between 3 – 5 days per week, (approx. 5 hrs. / shift or 15 – 25 hours / week) . You need to be: • Reliable & Dependable • Professional • Courteous to residents, staff, family & friends • Flexible in a team based environment • Experienced Cook ideally in a commercial setting • Able to provide a high quality of work • Able to work independently • Available mornings although coverage for other kitchen shifts may be required • A current vulnerable sector CPIC will be required Key Responsibilities: • Preparing breakfast for residents • Ingredient prep for current &/or next day menu • Baking / dessert for current &/or next day menu
If interested, please apply to:
If interested, please apply to:
Sharbot Lake Retirement Ltd. 14244 Road 38, P.O. Box 29 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
Sharbot Lake Retirement Ltd. 14244 Road 38, P.O. Box 29 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0
or email your resume to: info@slrr.ca
or email your resume to: info@slrr.ca
ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300 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
WANTED TO BUY WANTED COMIC BOOKS: Comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. 613-539-9617 kentscomics@yahoo.ca STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
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• Deepest sympathy to Gerald and Norma Price and Brenda Price and families in the loss of Rob Price. We remember him with fondness and thank God for his life. • Congratulations to Rev. Cheryl McMurray of the Henderson, Arden, Mountain Grove United Churches, who was ordained on the weekend. Cheryl will continue serving in our area, offering weekly worship in the churches and also an online virtual weekly sermon.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP Central Frontenac
Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-02-20 (Verona Animal Hospital Professional Corporation, Agent: Katharine McClelland) Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac received an application under Section 34 of the Planning Act to rezone the subject lands from Commercial Exception Zone 11 to Rural Exception Zone 13 in the Zoning By-law for the Township of Central Frontenac. The application has been deemed complete. The Council of the Township of Central Frontenac will hold a public meeting in order to consider the amendment. The public meeting will be held pursuant to the requirement of Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The public meeting will be held on the 13th day of October, 2020 at 4:00 pm using electronic participation. The agenda for the meeting will be posted by October 9th on the Township website with the link to register. To register in advance or call into the meeting, please contact Megan Rueckwald, Manager of Community Planning at 613-548-9400 ext. 351. Members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments in advance of the meeting by emailing planning@frontenaccounty.ca. Subject Property: The property is legally known as Part Lot 4, Concession 3, Geographic Township of Hinchinbrooke, municipally known as 53 Westport Road, Godfrey, Township of Central Frontenac. Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment is rezone the subject lands from Commercial Exception Zone 11 to Rural Exception Zone 13 to permit residential uses on the subject property. The owners are in the processing of selling the property and are seeking to return the property to a residential zone. The exception zone recognizes that the property will have 38.1 meters of frontage along Westport Road and is 0.46 hectares in area. The required frontage for residential uses in the Rural zone is 45 meters and the area requirement is 0.5 ha. Appeal Rights If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township Central Frontenac to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to Township of Central Frontenac before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Notice of collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned. Additional Information related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is available during regular office hours at the municipal office. Members of the public are required to set up an appointment prior to attending. Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 17th day of September, 2020. Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227
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Thursday September 24
FRONTENAC CFDC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 9am. Guest Speaker, Gordon Dean of mike Dean’s Grovery Store. There will be a draw for 3 gift baskets of local food products. RSVP Sue@frontenaccfdc for ZOOM details. HARROWSMITH - PIE SALE FOR THANKSGIVING Golden Links Hall. Pie sale ready for Thanksgiving. Homemade, unbaked, 9? frozen pies, cost is $10.00, apple, cherry & strawberry rhubarb just to name a few. Pick up at Golden Links Hall Harrowsmith on Oct 10 between 9 and 12. To order call 613-372-2410 OPEN FARMS THE IMPACT EATING LOCALLY 7pm-8pm. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms.ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
SHARBOT LAKE - FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER – Sharbot Lake Legion, Pork Chops, $12, 5:30pm. Friday September 25 INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 3pm-6pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Donations will directly help members of our community who are impacted by COVID-19 through the food bank at Battersea United Church.
Sat Sep 26 – Sun Sep 27
BACK ROADS STUDIO TOUR 10am-4pm. 13 artists in 8 studios. All original and handmade. View artist and artisan profiles and download a printable route map at NorthFrontenacBackRoadsStudioTour.com
Sunday September 27
HARROWSMITH - TAKE OUT TURKEY DINNER 4:30pm. Golden Links Hall. Advance tickets only, cost is $15.00. Tickets available at Sydenham One Stop, Harrowsmith Drug store, Leonard?s Fuel in Hartington and Asselstine Hardware in Verona . For
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Tuesday September 29
OPEN FARMS WHAT COVID TAUGHT US ABOUT LOCAL FOOD 7pm-8pm. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms. ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Wednesday September 30
VERONA - STYLE REVIVAL 10am-1pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. This, and every Wednesday from 10 am until 1 pm. Social distancing protocols in effect. One person will be allowed in store at a time or 2 from the same family. Bring your own mask, hand sanitizing will be required upon entry.
Thu Oct 1 – Sat Oct 31
BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL VIRTUAL EVENT 10am-5pm. Check us out for the month of October as we celebrate past festivals, local businesses, and at home ideas to keep pumpkins on your mind! Contact Amanda for more information at 613-353-6653 or amandapantrey@outlook.com.
Thursday October 1
HARROWSMITH - PIE SALE 9am. Golden Links Hall. Order now . To place your order, call 613-372-2410. Homemade, unbaked, 9? frozen pies. The cost per pie is $10.00 - apple, cherry, and strawberry rhubarb, just to name a few. Pick up at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith on October 10th between 9:00am and 12:00 noon OPEN FARMS - ASK ME ANYTHING 9:30am10:30am. Panel discussion w/ local farmers. See the website for details - Openfarms.ca. If you miss it live it will be available on Frontenac County Youtube Channel.
Saturday October 3
BATTERSEA - PUMPKINFEST LAWN DISPLAY 10am. 4994 Battersea Road. Drive, Ride, Walk by. Bring the whole family and remember your cameras!
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entral Frontenac Township is looking would cost $290,000 to get power from at revamping its noise bylaw follow- them in there. ing complaints from residents regarding “But we have this one neighbour . . . “ the running of generators in two separate He said the neighbour runs his generalocations. tor a lot and “the Mayor is six kilometres A first draft of a proposed new bylaw away and she can hear it.� came up for discussion during Council’s Braun suggested there are solutions regular (online) meeting Tuesday. such as building an insulated and ventiArden resident Clare Scott-Taggart lated shed to house the generator. told Council that she and her next door “We’ve tried to sell our place but the neighbour are complaining about anoth- realtors have told us ‘unless you get this er neighbour two houses down because guy under control, you’re not selling this that neighbour runs a generator from “8 place.’� to 10 a.m., all day until 9 to 11 p.m. at Braun said he’s OK with having a gennight. erator as a backup given the weather “They are about 100 to 150 feet from conditions we experience and offered to our place and it’s been three years now. buy the Township a decibel meter. “It’s made our property incredibly unCoun. Cindy Kelsey expressed conpleasant and we want it stopped.� cern that a new noise bylaw could interShe said she and her husband invite fere with someone constructing a new the neighbour over to their house to home. discuss the situation and were told the “This is a draft bylaw,� said Mayor Franneighbours were living “off grid� but Scott- ces Smith. “There are one or two things Taggart suggested that there’s some we have to tweak but these complaints problem with Hydro being connected to are in fairly built-up areas. the house. “To Clare and Axel, stay tuned. Once “There’s a Hydro pole at the corner of we pass a new bylaw, we’ll have to make their lot,� she said. sure it’s enforceable.� Axel Braun, who has a cottage on Mayor back as Vice Chair of EORN Penyck Lake where almost all of the resiMayor Frances Smith was re-elected to dents are ‘off grid’ and while many have the position of Vice-Chair of the Eastern generators, there has been an unofficial Ontario Regional Network that’s working agreement to limit the use of generators. on improving internet and cell phone cov“We have a generator but we only use erage in the area. it a couple of times a day to take a shower or heat water,� he said. “When we bought there 15 years ago, Due to COVID 19 our ANNUAL we were told by Hydro it
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Sat. Sept. 26 & Sun. Sept. 27 9am–3pm at 4971 Road 506 Fernleigh RAIN or SHINE!
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Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual fall dam draw down in the Napanee region on, or after, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures: • Upper Arden Dam below Big Clear Lake • Middle Arden Dam • Laraby Rapids Dam below Beaver Lake • Varty Lake Dam • James Lazier Dam • Bellrock Dam • 13 Island Lake Dam • Second Depot Lake Dam Property owners upstream from these structures can expect water levels to decrease to normal fall levels and should ensure that all boats, floating docks, etc., have been removed before Monday, October 12, 2020. (613) 968-3434 or (613) 354-3312 QuinteConservation.ca
PHYSICAL DISTANCING & FACE MASK/ COVERING MANDITORY!!! Lots of furniture, antiques and more!
All proceeds collected go entirely towards property and building maintenance of Fernleigh Community Hall (formerly SS NO.8 Clarendon Township a school property since 1881)
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Continued from page 10 Railway Heritage Society grant. Council approved a $1,000/year grant to the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society to cover Hydro Costs (about $600) and other operating costs (such as insurance which is about $600). While there was discussion about bringing the Society under the Township’s insurance, the Society expressed a desire to maintain their autonomy as it would have to be a township committee to be covered under the township insurance policy. Off and on the roads Council amended its off road vehicle bylaw to allow off road motorcycles and extreme terrain vehicles (like Argos) to operate on its roads. The Highway Traffic Act requires that such vehicles operate at speeds well below that which cars are allowed.
Rallys Automobile and ATV rallys are planned for this fall by the Oso Rec Committee. Representative Bill Bowick said the rallys, dubbed the ‘Turkey Tour’ “can be done (safely, given covid concerns). It’s just a matter of logistics.” Monument to move The Lions Monument currently at Glen Fosey Park will be moved to Railway Heritage Park beside the Lions Bench. Fire department stats for summer Fire Chief Jamie Riddell reported that Station 1 (Arden) was the busiest of Central Frontenac’s fire stations with 13 calls in August (1 fire, 6 medical, 1 vehicle accident, four training exercises and 1 other activity). Station 4 (Parham) had 10 calls and the other two (Mountain Grove and Sharbot Lake) had 9 each. In August of 2019, Sharbot Lake had 16 calls, Parham 12 and the other two 11 each.
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South Frontenac Township’s First Annual Yard Sale S outh Frontenac Township’s yard sale last weekend was friendly, fun and profitable. With a prime location to catch both local residents and people heading north for a day at the cottage or in Frontenac Park, sales were brisk all morning, raising more than $700 for the local food bank. A great big thank you goes to the Social Events Committee for organizing this event; Mayor Vandewal and Councillor Roberts for helping to set up and take down tables and carry out all the goods; Makayla Sutherland, Bonnie Robinson, Neil Carbone and Claire Dodds, ; Public Services staff for the behind the scenes stuff, bringing tables and road barriers; all who donated sale items, and former CAO Wayne Orr who brought a table full of his retirement handicrafts
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC LIVING HERE
News & Public Notices
FINAL TAX NOTICES Final Tax Notices were issued the week of August 4th, 2020. Please contact the tax department if you have not received your bill. Your final taxes are due in 2 instalments: August 31st, 2020 & October 30th, 2020. It is important that you retain your tax bill until October as no further bills/reminders will be issued. For more information, please email us at taxes@ southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 Ext 2200
SOUTH FRONTENAC MUSEUM Thank you for a great 2020 season! We appreciate the cooperation from our visitors with our COVID-19 protocols that helped keep everyone safe. The Museum is now closed for the season, but private tours are still available upon request. Please call 613-376-3027 ext. 2600 for details. To stay connected, check out the Museum’s Facebook page or head to www.southfrontenacmuseum.ca
BALE WRAP Due to the lack of marketing options, the Township is no longer accepting bale wrap at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 2491 Keeley Rd in Sydenham. This facility is open every Thursday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TOWNSHIP OFFICES All Township offices and garages will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm for a Staff Recognition luncheon.
CHANGES TO YOUR GARBAGE & RECYCLE COLLECTION Beginning Monday, August 31st, the Township will be collecting waste 4 days a week with all residents having the same day collection for both garbage and recycling. Not everyone will have changes but please look carefully at the map in your final tax bill arriving soon in your mail. A listing of Township roads and the corresponding collection day may be found at: www.southfrontenac.net/collection-info.aspx
NOTICE OF NAMING A PRIVATE LANE Frontenac will be considering a by-law at a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., regarding proposed names for two new private lanes and two existing rights-of-way associated with the Shield Shores Plan of Vacant Land Condominium, Part of Lots 15, 16 & 17, Concession 9, Storrington District. The by-law would name the lanes “Shield Shores Lane”, “Glacier Lane”, “Birdhaven Lane” and “Briscoe Bay Lane”. To view the map and for more information, please see the township website – News and Public Notices. Details about how to view and participate in the meeting will be posted on the Township’s website at www.southfrontenac.net prior to the commencement of the meeting.
WILDLIFE & WASTE – DON’T TEMPT ONE WITH THE OTHER Residents are reminded NOT to put out garbage prior to collection day and to please place it roadside in such a manner that it does not attract wildlife, be it birds, raccoons or bears. Put your garbage out by 7 am on your collection day in a secure container. To avoid attracting animals: • store all garbage and recyclables inside the garage, shed or secure enclosure until the morning of collection • rinse your containers with a mild soap or vinegar and water solution to reduce odours WASTE FACILITIES The Green Bay Waste Disposal Site will be open on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm starting August 2, 2020 (until further notice) for tagged and bagged garbage and recycling only. Salem & Bradshaw Landfills remain closed. PLANNING APPLICATIONS For Planning applications - the Township will be utilizing Zoom technology to conduct virtual/electronic public meetings that meet requirements under the Planning Act. Updates about the timing of Committee of Adjustment meetings and how to register to attend electronically will be available on our website: https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-forbusiness/virtual-committee-of-adjustment-meetings.aspx PLANNING INQUIRIES We encourage inquiries to be submitted using email (planning@southfrontenac.net) or via our intake forms on our website at www.southfrontenac.net under Open for Business/Planning & Development. Prior to submitting a planning application, applicants are required to have a pre-consultation appointment with the planning staff. A pre-consultation meeting can be booked by calling extension 2224. Booking a pre-consultation appointment helps us evaluate your application and provides you with important information about the process. Preconsultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom, and will not be held in person at this time.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – October 6, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation NEW – Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting. CAREERS JOB POSTING #20-19-PS - FULL-TIME MECHANIC/TRUCK DRIVER As a member of the Public Services Department, the Mechanic/Truck Driver performs daily vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance operation to ensure optimal performance and safety of all Township vehicles and equipment. The Mechanic inspects and repairs equipment, plans and schedules preventive maintenance, and maintains inventory. The job posting and job description can be found on the website under Town Hall/Careers. We look forward to hearing from you by 4:00 pm on Monday, September 28, 2020. Please submit resumes and cover letters in confidence by email or in person to: Jillian McCormick, HR/Legislative Compliance Officer, hr@southfrontenac.net REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP # C01-2020-01 – CONSULTANT FOR COMMUNITY BRANDING INITIATIVE The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is inviting proposals from qualified firms for the renewal of its community brand and positioning strategy. Please see the full RFP package on our website at www.southfrontenac.net or on www.biddingo.com . Proposals will be received in person or by email at admin@southfrontenac.net before 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, September 28, 2020.
FCA CLOSED FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) and Arena Board understand the impact of this unforeseen closure on our user groups and patrons. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September of 2021 after all of the improvements scheduled during this extended shutdown are complete. Please visit https://www.frontenacarena.com/arena-closure for further details on the reason for the closure. MUNICIPAL OFFICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – MASKS REQUIRED Due to Order from the KFLA Public Health Medical Officer of Health dated June 27, 2020, all members of the public (and staff) are required to wear a mask while visiting our office. Please see our website under News and Public Notices for the Public Service Announcement that provides greater detail on what you can anticipate new protocols. STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION: COVID-19 INFECTIOUS DISEASE During this difficult time, the Township is asking everyone in our community to take physical distancing seriously, especially around vulnerable populations and to stay at home to reduce the likelihood of further transmission. This includes: • self-isolation, • maintaining at least 2 metre distance from others, • avoiding all unnecessary travel, washing your hands often, • regularly disinfecting high touch zones in shared spaces in your home. By acting decisively as a community, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our residents is maintained. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UPDATES • Doubles for both Tennis & Pickleball are permitted; • All playground structures within Township parks are now open for use; • Benches and shelters are now available for use; • Sports fields will be available for bookings as of August 4th, 2020 • Indoor facilities will be available for booking as of September 8th, 2020. Indoor facilities remain closed as Township staff work to ensure safety protocols are in place for each facility prior to permitting public access, including new booking procedures, limitations on use and proper sanitization.
THINGS TO DO VIRTUAL BATTERSEA PUMPKIN FESTIVAL The Battersea Pumpkin Festival is (virtually) celebrating the harvest season all October long! Check out the Battersea Pumpkin Festival Facebook Group for daily posts through the month of October. We will be featuring favourite festival memories, special guest videos, and even the recipe for our famous pumpkin sugar cookies! PROPERTIES WANTED FOR HISTORY CHANNEL’S SALVAGE KINGS The Township of South Frontenac has a unique opportunity to be featured on the new History Channel show ‘Salvage Kings’. Producers are interested in buildings that are to be demolished, or any other vacant buildings/ properties. Call Amanda Pantrey, Program, Events & Education Coordinator for more information at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.
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even months into the global pandemic and folks around South Frontenac are savouring every small return to freedom the ongoing public health crisis safely allows. That’s been good news for Jeff Day and his partner in life and business Core Lee, who together own and operate the Holiday Country Manor in Battersea. The Loughborough lakefront resort was hit hard in March when everything locked down. “We typically rely on guests from Toronto, Montreal as well as Europeans and people from the U.S.,” said Day. “Our bedrooms have been closed since March, so we’ve definitely been impacted.” With a patio attached to the stately 1840s stone house-turned resort, the business has been able to reopen on a limited basis in recent months as restrictions have eased. There are still no guests allowed in the resort and the dining room remains closed, but outside diners are clustered in socially distanced pods and a steady stream of orders is pouring in over the phone for delivery and takeout from Jeff’s Patio. “When the weather is nice, people are coming out and enjoying the patio but if there’s any sign of rain they’re staying home, it’s extremely weather dependent,” added Day. “We’re doing a lot of takeout, it’s still not a regular dinner service, but at this point it’s September so we’re running into our shoulder season and we’re happy our takeout demand is still really steady… before this we’d never even tried doing takeout service.” Making the trip across the Round Lake Road to Battersea for an evening out at Jeff’s were Perth Road residents Gerald van Wyngaarden, his sister Wilma van Wyngaarden and their tenant Ingrid Uebbing. “It’s cool to have something like this available in the area to come to and enjoy dinner out without having to go into Kingston,” said Gerald. “Core Lee is great in the kitchen – everything he cooks up is amazing – and Jeff is really good at running the front of house.” Last week Jeff’s Patio was featuring an Asian theme in addition to its regular menu. Diners could choose from sweet and sour pork with fried rice, lemon chicken with fried rice, barbecue pork with shanghai noodles, or handmade pork and cabbage eggrolls. “People really seem to enjoy our special themes that Core’s been cooking,” said Day. “We’ve also had Greek, Italian and Caribbean theme weeks… every week it’s different, which is nice for people who have been ordering a lot.” For the record, Wilma and Ingrid each said they prefer the lemon chicken while Gerald is a big fan of the barbecue pork and noodles. As for what brought the trio out on a Thursday evening, Uebbing was clear she made the call. “I’ll take the blame for that tonight. I worked hard all day in the garden and doing other chores and didn’t feel like cook-
ing,” she said. “It’s nice to get out and feel like it’s a little closer to back to normal.” Wilma agreed and said the three have been frequenting Jeff’s Patio since it reopened a couple of months ago. “Jeff and Core are a really nice couple,” she said. “We had them over for dinner last year before COVID hit, and we’ll hopefully get to do it again at some point.” It’s taken more than friendship and fresh meal ideas to navigate the past few months, but Day said they are happy to be facing 2020 in Battersea rather than some big urban centre. “We took over the Holiday Country Manor four and a half years ago and started fixing it up when we moved here from Toronto,” he explained, adding it was a homecoming of sorts for him having grown up not far away in Westport. “I’ve talked to a lot of people we know who still live in and around Toronto and I can’t imagine going through this there.” The fall may yet bring a wider reopening of the Manor, but for now the biggest thing set on their forward-looking radar is Thanksgiving. “We’ve traditionally done a huge
Server Logan Connell delivers supper to Perth Road residents Gerald van Wyngaarden, his sister Wilma van Wyngaarden and Ingrid Uebbing as they enjoy an evening out at Jeff’s Patio at the Holiday Country Manor in Battersea.
Thanksgiving buffet and it has always been a big draw with families of 25 and 30 people showing up – unfortunately that’s out for this year,” said Day. “We will still be doing a traditional turkey dinner and we’ll have plated service here on the patio or meals available for takeout. We may also do something else in a family-style pack-
age, but people will need to check the menu to see on that last one.” The menu is updated weekly on the Manor’s website, www.holidaycountrymanor.com. There you will also find updates on the resort’s reopening status going forward.
North Frontenac Little Theatre update W
e would like to reassure all our loyal followers that it would take more than a pandemic to bring down the final curtain on NFLT. We've lasted 40 years after all! When the lockdown occurred in March we were forced to cancel the Spring production "Kiara's Coming Home". It was a terrible disappointment for Cast and Crew who were looking forward to performing at our new venue, OSO Township Hall. Since then Jeff Siamon, Brian Robertson, Derek Redmond and Art Holloway have been working together negotiating with Township Council and Andy Dillon, Chief Building Official, over installation of our theatre lights. This has been challenging to orchestrate since the Hall ceiling renovations are about to begin. Traditionally NFLT holds its AGM in May after the Spring production. After a Zoom meeting of the Executive in May a decision was made to postpone the AGM until we had a clearer picture of what was happening with the lockdown in place. During the summer a lot of political negotiating took place between NFLT members of the
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