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There's More To Godfrey Than Meets The Eye

by Jeff Green or vehicles speeding along Road 38, Godfrey is merely an intersection with two or three businesses on one side of the road and the Westport Road on the other. However, not only was it once the location of a major stop on the K&P rail line because of a nearby iron mine, it was also named for the one person who was most responsible for opening up Frontenac County to development.

It is also a common surname in various communities in Frontenac County.

Warren Godfrey did the survey work on the development of the Portland Road, and then the Frontenac Road, which went north from Godfrey all the way to Vennachar, along the route of the current Road 38, the Long Lake Road, the Frontenac Road, Bell Line Road, the Ardoch Road, North Road and Buckshot Lake Road.

Craig Godfrey, who is a descendent, is conducting

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genealogical research into the family as part of the background work he is doing for a novel screenplay he is creating around the life and legacy of Frontenac County pathfinder Warren Godfrey.

What Craig Godfrey already knows about Warren Godfrey, is enough to establish how integral he was to the settlement up and down Frontenac County and his original home base of Wolfe Island.

Warren Godfrey was found abandoned on the south side of Wolfe Island in 1812, at the age of 11 or 12.

He was taken in and raised by the Cape Vincent Ferry operator Samuel Hinckley and family.

The Hinckleys were ferry operators, and were road builders as well on Wolfe Island, between 1812 and 1840. Warren learned his trade, building the main road across the centre of Wolfe Island from Hinckley Point to what is now called Marysville; which was named after

Warren’s sister in law, Mary.

Warren married Emeline Hinckley, Samuel’s daughter, in 1821 and they raised their seven children on Warren and Emeline’s farms, Concession 5, lots 3 and 4, and his other farm, Concession 6, lot 8, Wolfe Island.

In 1840 they moved across to Kingston and started the journey up Frontenac County. Warren’s daughter, Mary Abigail, (Polly) married Alex Badour in the 1840s and settled on the Frontenac Road, somewhere north of Soles’ Corners, south of Ardoch. His first daughter Olive Amelia married John McKnight, and settled somewhere in the former Portland Township (Verona/Harrowsmith area).

Six of Warren and Emeline’s children reached adulthood. They were born on Wolfe Island; then married settlers and started families in Frontenac County. Their names, (and birthdates?), were Edmund Lovel Godfrey - 1824 (Arabella

McKnight), Chester Hooker Godfrey - 1827 (Margaret Kennedy), Olive Amelia Godfrey – 1829 (John McKnight Jr.), Warren Godfrey – 1831 (Mary Dennison), Coleman Hinckley Godfrey – 1831 (Sarah Jemima Walker), and Mary Abigail (aka Polly) Godfrey - 1835 (Alex Badour).

During his research this past year, Craig Godfrey came upon a gravestone in the Piccadilly cemetery that was completely covered by

a bushy tree. When he approached Central Frontenac Township, they removed the tree to reveal an impressive headstone.

It was the headstone of Warren’s son Chester.

Warren had been the first registered landowner in Hinchinbrook Township, and Chester and his wife Margaret raised their family on the Godfrey farm. They donated the land for the K&P train station and post office.

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family that interests Craig Godfrey, comes from the Hinckley side. Emeline Hinckley was a direct descendent of Samuel Hinckley and Sarah Soole, original pilgrims from Plymouth Rock in the United States.

Samuel Hinckley and Sarah Soole’s descendants also include George Bush and Barack Obama.

But what interests Craig Godfrey right now is the extension of the family tree from Warren and Emeline Godfrey’s six children.

He has discovered connections to names that are common throughout the region, not only Godfrey, but Deyo, Cox, Freeman, Uens, Vance, Brown, Nichol.

Snyder, Knight, McKnight, Cronk, Drew, Smiths, Badour, and others.

To complete his research, he is looking to contact more people.

If you think you might be a descendant of Warren Godfrey and Emmeline Hinckley, Wolfe Island then North Frontenac, and would like to add anecdotal family tales to the project, you can contact him via email to craig.godfrey2@gmail.com – with Warren in the subject line.

(Craig Godfrey was a long-time resident of Central Frontenac who now lives in Kingston, and has a cottage near Mountain Grove. He wrote and produced the North Frontenac Little Theatre production of Turtle Crossings) ■

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November 12, 2020

Editorial

Root Causes Of Tax Rate Differences In Frontenac County T

he Frontenac News ran an editorial two weeks ago (Vol. 20, edition 41, October 29) about a consultant’s report on how to improve the delivery of services from a cost and efficiency point of view in Frontenac County.

The option of full integration of service delivery, municipal amalgamation, was not an option that was considered by the consultants because they were not asked to look at it.

Instead, they were asked to determine ten service areas that could be improved.

In the editorial, I wrote that this was a missed opportunity, that the way Frontenac County was set up in 1998 seems to have been flawed and should be reconsidered.

This is an option that politicians in Frontenac County may, but likely will not, look at as they consider this report.

The editorial made a few points that should be clarified.

One of them was about tax rate discrepancies. The rate in South Frontenac is 11% lower than the rate in North Frontenac and 58% lower than the rate in Central Frontenac. This does not mean that South Frontenac is more efficiently run than Central Frontenac. It only means that Central Frontenac residents pay more for those services relative to the value of their individual properties.

Property values play a big role. It costs the same to provide services to a fourperson home valued at $150,000 as it does to provide services to a 4-person home valued at $600,000, but the owner of the $600,000 home will pay four times as much in taxes. And if that $600,000 home is a summer cottage, it may generate less cost for the local township than a $150,000 home that is occupied all the time.

Economies of scale matter as well.

Roads that have one house per kilometre and roads that have ten houses per kilometre get the same amount of snow each year and that snow costs the same amount of money to remove.

If we compare South, Central and

North Frontenac in terms of households, the differences become clear.

Using 2016 figures, the latest census, there were 10,000 homes in South Frontenac, and just under 30% of them were seasonal dwellings. There were 3760 homes in Central Frontenac, and 1810 of them, 48%, were seasonal. There were 3060 homes in North Frontenac, and 2335 of them, 71%, were seasonal.

What these numbers point to is a goldilocks effect, in reverse, for Central Frontenac as compared to its neighbours.

With three times as many homes, many of them concentrated in its southern rim, South Frontenac benefits from economies of scale and population density, as compared to its northern neighbours, when it comes to generating revenue from its residents. There are simply more taxpayers to cover the costs.

With 70% of its homes being seasonal dwellings, North Frontenac is in a better position than Central Frontenac because it generates revenue from the majority (the seasonal residents), while most of the need for service comes from the minority (year round residents).

Central Frontenac faces a structural disadvantage compared to its neighbours, resulting in higher taxes. It does not have the economy of scale that South Frontenac has, and it does not have the very high proportion of seasonal residents that North Frontenac has.

The point behind proposing that amalgamation be considered is that if all three municipalities were together, the entire mix might work better, in terms of efficiency and costs, for the whole county and would make a level playing field, in terms of cost for homeowners, throughout.

Central Frontenac residents would see immediate tax decreases and North and South Frontenac might see increases at first, but they would likely lessen over time.

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County for paramedic services and the Fairmount Home, which is a Kingston based long term care facility. If these were reversed, each municipality would have that much more control over their own spending, and a major irritant between the City of Kingston and Frontenac County would be gone.

One of the perceived drawbacks of municipal amalgamation is loss of identity.

But in the case of Frontenac County, people tend to identify with their own community and not their municipality.

Ask someone where they live, and they will refer to the nearest village. People

identify with Parham, Plevna, Cloyne, or Battersea, not with South or North Frontenac.

The communities that make up Frontenac County have much stronger identities than any of the municipalities and that can be a strength, not a weakness.

If we were all subject to the same costs and the same service levels, we might all be better off.

A time of unprecedented growth, in terms of both construction and the resale market, is the best time to consider our shared future. ■

Downtown Revitalisation Survey

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harbot Lake is undertaking a downtown revitalisation project, a program that is sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

Adriana Barbary, who is managing the project, has been researching local history and talking with individuals and groups, since the summer, to get a sense of what residents of Sharbot Lake and vicinity would like to see happen in the hamlet over the next ten years.

“The program coincides with a major infrastructure program that has transformed the look of Sharbot Lake this summer,” said Barbary, “and it is all about finding out what people would like Sharbot Lake to become and how to get there.”

Barbary will be talking to as many peo-

ple as she can in person about their ideas for Sharbot Lake, but that part of her work has been complicated by the pandemic.

Another way to get feedback is a community survey that has been launched this week.

The survey can be accessed online at surveymonkey.com/r/downtownsl. It can be downloaded from the Central Frontenac Township website, filled in and returned by email to downtownsl@centralfrontenac.com, or filled in on paper and dropped off at the township office.

The survey looks at what people think about the way Sharbot Lake works as a shopping/service hub and what they would like to see improved. It takes 5-10 minutes to complete. ■

letters How to Cope With Winter

Considering that we have 4 seasons and that winter can be l-o-o-o-ong, why not flip that feeling of hating winter into a more positive, embracing one?

Dress in layers of clothing, warm mitts and step outside...try to have a positive attitude. Just go out for 10-15 minutes initially. Just look around where you live, then go inside & reward yourself with a hot chocolate or some such.

Next day (or 2 or 3 days later)(no more

though or you’ll fall into passivity), try to go out for a wee bit longer. You can do this!

By slowly taking more time outside, you may begin to see it’s beauty.

Hating winter means that you waste 1/4 (or more) of each year inside, maybe filled with annoyance and loathing. By wasting 1/4 of each year, you are wasting 1/4 of your life. Try switching to embrace winter.... there are snowmen (er, snowpersons?) to be made, snow angels to make.... a walk in the snow... you can do this!

- Karen Burke

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letters Verona Club Not An Island

I was disappointed to read in the Central Frontenac Council report in the November 5 edition of the Frontenac News that Councillor Tom Dewey said that "The Verona club is an island unto itself” in reference to the Verona District ATV club.

Verona District ATV club is a member of the Ontario Federation ATV. OFATV includes 20 clubs, 6,500 kilometers of trails, and has sold over 12,000 trail permits this year. The clubs are located

province-wide, have reciprocal agreements with 3 other provinces, and carry out safety training.

As a first-year club we have received tremendous support from the OFATV and all of the member clubs.

Our current use agreement allows us to connect with the Ottawa Valley trails to the north of Sharbot Lake.

I take exception to the word "island", used by Tom Dewey, to describe the Verona club.

- Marc Moeys, President Verona District ATV club SINCE 1970

Township Prepared To Offer Compromise On Copeland Lake Road

By Craig Bakay ddington Highlands isn’t interested in assuming 135 metres at the end of Copeland Lake Road but they are willing to meet with the residents making the request to do some repairs, Council decided at its regular meeting last Tuesday in Flinton.

Fifteen residents at the end of road sent a petition to the Oct. 6 Council meeting asking the Township to assume ownership and thus maintenance of the road.

“The property owners at the east end of Copeland Lake Road have noticed a dramatic deterioration of this 135-metre section of road,” said an accompanying letter written by representative Jessica Root.

“This is due to an increase of motorized activity use combined with environmental factors.

“Located at the east end of Copeland Lake Road, there is a plot of Crown Land which attracts a variety of outdoor enthusiasts to the area.”

Public Works Manager Brett Reavie said he’d looked at the road and “the damage they’re concerned with has nothing to do with 4-wheelers. It’s water running off the land.”

Reavie said he’d costed out how much bringing that section of the road up to a standard where the Township could assume it (because of liability and insurance standards) and it would be in the neighbourhood of $43,680.

“That’s quite a bit,” said Reeve Henry Hogg.

Reavie said he used MTO rates and “it’s more than fair.”

“People buy properties with the understanding that it’s an unmaintained road so I’d have a bit of a problem with (assuming)

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it,” said Coun. Kirby Thompson.

“And there’s more than that one road out there,” said Hogg.

Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch pointed out that Addington Highlands doesn’t have a written policy on assuming roads.

“It’s not unusual to get a request to take over a piece road but we usually deal with it on an ad hoc basis,” he said.

“Is there some sort of spot maintenance compromise we could do?” asked Coun.

David Miles.

“We have done such things in the past,” said Fritsch. “If they contribute $5,000 and we contribute $5,000 . . . but we’re not taking it over.”

“Something could definitely be done to improve drainage for $10,000,” said Reavie.

Council passed a motion to contact the residents to see if they’d be interested in that sort of arrangement.

Griffith And Matawatchan Snowdusters Snowmobile Club A request from the Griffith and Matawatchan Snowdusters snowmobile club to re-route existing trail E101 from Griffith to Denbigh Lake through the hamlet of Denbigh because of property issues was tentatively approved pending a meeting on-site between the club and Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch.

Said permission would be subject to several conditions including no groomers allowed on Township Roads, the club accepts that it is a Township Road and as such would be plowed and sanded (and that there are no shoulders that snowmobiles could use to avoid bare spots and sand, and there would be signage to warn people of potential hazards. ■

Re: Integration of Municipalites

An excellent article on the need for Integration of Frontenac Municipalities. Judging by the response, many agree that we are significantly over governed and over taxed - most especially in Central Frontenac. It is clear that the tax increases here are unsustainable. This Township just doesn't work with too few taxpayers and too much expense.

I don't believe for a second that leaving our local politicians to sort this out and overcome their self interest will fix the problem - but they should before someone else does it for them.

One body to govern the three Townships would be plenty. Taxes could then be used to provide services instead of to pay salaries and benefits. Central Frontenac doesn't stand for open spaces. It currently stands for high taxes and poor services. This needs to change. Noises will be made about amalgamating services ("tinkering"), but when your taxes are 58% and 40% higher than your immediate neighbors' you don't need a band aid you need surgery. The question on many people's minds is who is in the best position to address this situation.

- Mark Montagano

Re: Integration of Municipalites

Mr. Green, You raised interesting points in your editorial referencing the integration of Frontenac Municipalities. Your key argument pertains to the differing tax rates. You did present numbers demonstrating the relatively significant difference between the tax rates. I assume that in each township, the Property value, Education Tax and County Tax rates are predetermined by their respective agencies and, would be impervious to any actions undertaken, such as township integration.

This leaves the Municipal Tax rate which is based on the Services provided by the actual township.

You state the tax rate for Central Frontenac is the highest. Unfortunately, you do not provide any concrete substantiation for this difference in the tax rate; substantiations that could be ameliorated through integration. Neither do you delineate any of the

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perceived ‘inequities’. You state that there are ‘different capacities to deliver services and promote our collective interests’. Is this solely based on the tax rate? Is this valid?

Is the difference in the tax rate due because more or less services are provided? If so, why? Do they meet the requirements of the residents of the township? If not, what are the residents doing about it? Is it due to geographical and population factors that are large enough to justify the differences? If so, then North Frontenac should have the highest tax rate since its population is significantly smaller than the other two. Since one of the townships is, as you stated, ‘separated from the others by the City of Kingston’, would it not make more fiscal sense for that township to consider amalgamation with the City of Kingston rather than with the other two townships? Does a reason for integration exist just because Central Frontenac is ‘so cash strapped’? Are there any other factors?

Just as an idea, if you are considering the appropriate cost savings over the three townships as well as a desire ‘to truly fend for ourselves’, then why not eliminate one layer of administration, the ‘paper tiger’? Given the abundance of administrative staff that you pointed out in the townships, why not distribute the responsibilities of Frontenac County to the townships, as well as the appropriate funds to manage those responsibilities. I understand that one might offer economies of scale as a substantiation for the County, but you have indicated that it provides very little direct services to the townships.

Finally, it is interesting to note, that ‘previous reviews have been done and are gathering dust on a shelf somewhere’. This begs the question of why the County bothers to conduct these reviews, other than to spend money, and justify its existence. Furthermore, you never touched upon the issue of accountability with respect to the expenditures of tax payer funds for apparently frivolous and meaningless reviews by the County - Ed Puszkar

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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

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• Well we sure did have a beautiful start to November, double digits for temperatures, definitely has brightened some spirits before winter. Nice to see people out starting to think of Christmas decorations. There has been a challenge (may even turn into a contest), let’s get festive Sydenham, light up the town, decorate and enjoy. Embrace your inner Clark Griswold.

• There is one more drive through flu shot clinic being hosted by the Sydenham medical clinic, in Harrowsmith on Tuesday November 17 from 10am-2pm. As well as the local drug stores are able to give you it (providing they have vaccines in stock).

Let’s stay healthy this flu season.

• Come to a Christmas Market hosted by Drugsmart at 4375 Mill St in Sydenham. The Market is running November through December, Monday through Friday 10 to 5 and Saturday 10 to 3.

• A wide variety of vendors have signed up and we're also taking more bookings as space is available.

• This is a community event and we are accepting donations for the Sydenham Food Bank. Please don’t forget to bring a donation.

• Please come out and help us support local! If you’d like more information or to book a spot to highlight some of your crafts, art, or whatever market item give Gail a call at 613 376 3842 or email Gail@drugsmartpharmacy.ca • Speaking of local, a lot of our local businesses have started to stock their Christmas items. If you haven’t ventured to the village to check it out, make it a point to do so.

• Hoping all our students and teachers and everyone involved in the education field have adapted to the new ways. It’s nice to hear the kids talk about how nice it is to be back at school.

Goes to show we have some pretty awesome people out here teaching the kids.

• Keep safe Sydenham and keep positive.

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• Circle Square Ranch has decided that it is time to spread

some Christmas cheer to all! They will be hosting a turkey dinner with all the fixings, Thursday, November 26 at 6:00pm. The proceeds from this free-will offering dinner will go to the camper scholarships for the 2021 season.

Spaces will be limited due to KFL & A protocols, so reservation are an absolute must. Please call 613-335-5403 or email them at arden@csranch.ca. Pick up and delivery options are available if you are uncomfortable attending.

• Gordon Wright is having an art clearance sale on some of his resent projects. Please, call him at 613-335-2638 if you are interested.

• The Sharbot Lake and Crossing Pub are now taking orders on specific days for fresh or frozen family-sized custom meals. Get all the perks of a home cooked meal while they do all of the work. You can pick your meals and the number of portions from their SLICE menu. Visit them at sharbotlakeinn.com/SLICE for all of your options.

• The Big Buck Contest still has tickets available. Call Chase at 613-328-4297.

• Please check the C4 Convenience Facebook page for daily lunch specials.

• Legion members, please don’t forget to renew your membership before November 30 to take advantage of Early Bird. The Legion accepts cash, cheques and debit payments.

• It’s not too late to register for the Sharbot Lake Health Team's Mindful Eating Workshop. For more information, please call 613-279-2100 or email program.slfht@gmail. com.

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• November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Members of the Lions Club International are working hard to bring an end to this disease. Did you know diabetes is a serious, complex condition that can affect the entire body? It occurs when our blood sugar (Blood Glucose) is too high.

Blood glucose is our main source of energy and comes from the food we eat and insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas to help glucose from food get into our cells to be used for energy. Sometimes, our body doesn’t make enough or any insulin, or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in our blood and doesn’t reach our cells. Having too much glucose in our blood for a long period can cause health problems. Diabetes requires daily self-care and if complications develop, diabetes can have a significant impact on the quality of life and can reduce life expectancy.

While there is currently no cure for diabetes, you can live an enjoyable life by learning about the condition and effectively managing it. Join the Lions Club and become a vital member in ending Diabetes.

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November 12, 2020 Christmas Festival of Trees, which will be hosted online and through a catalogue option. They are currently accepting donations for this exciting fundraiser! Thank you in advance to everyone who donated gift card wreaths, gift baskets, trees, and more. It’s the most wonderful raffle of the year! The raffle will go from December 7th to December11, 2020. Catalogues will go home with students on December 7th and a virtual website will be launched.

• Less than four weeks until the opening of Skootamatta Tree Farm, where you can choose & cut the Spruce, Fir, or Pine tree of your selection. Each tree costs $30.00 (cash only). Beginning November 28, 2020, the Farm will be open on weekends from 10:00am to 4:00pm, until Christmas. For weekday tree cutting, call the Yanch Family at 613-336-8774. The Tree Farm is located at 2800 Upper Flinton Road in Flinton.

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• Have a look at the new titles available at the Denbigh library: A Song for the Dark Times by Ian Rankin; A Time for Mercy by John Grisham; Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich; Pretty Things by Jenelle Brown; You Betrayed Me by Lisa Jackson; Still Life by Val McDermid. New DVDs include Red Shoes 7: The Seven Dwarfs, The Secret Garden, The Secret: Dare to Dream.

• The wheels at Meals on Wheels are still rolling! Every Thursday, volunteers can deliver to your door a hot, nutritious, 3 course meal for you to enjoy. Soup, main course and dessert, all for only $7. If you have any questions about our Meals on Wheels program, please call Lori Cuddy at 613-336-8934 ext. 229. We are currently looking for volunteer drivers to assist in delivery in the Cloyne/Northbrook area, mileage is reimbursed. A police check is necessary.

• The Denbigh Foodbank at the Addington Highlands Community Centre will be open on November 24th, for pick ups at 11am. Please contact Gail at 613-333-2224 ahead of time. COVID rules are in place. The Denbigh Community Food Bank would like to thank everyone for their generous donations. Without your support and kindness, the Food Bank would not be able to serve the community. It is greatly appreciated. We are all very blessed.

• As Christmas approaches, the Denbigh Griffith Lions are once again gearing up for the annual hamper program, serving families and individuals in the Denbigh, Griffith, Mattawatchan and Vennachar areas. The Lions would sincerely appreciate your generosity, as the regular fund raising events were not able to run this year. To make a donation, call Sandra Downs 613-333-1932, or Jan Roche 613-3331748. If you feel you are in need, or know someone or a family who is, please call Lion Gail 613-333-2224. Thank you for choosing to make a difference for local individuals and families.

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November 12, 2020 known Cleo for many years. I met her at Sharbot Lake High School and then again in ’97 at the Olde Tyme Fiddlers party in Flinton. Her brother, Graydon, was on the fiddler’s committee for a few years. Her sister, Norma, and brother in-law, Ray, were members too. Lovely family.

• Another entertainer has left us, too: Gordon Sparks.

Sympathy to Sandra and family on Gord’s passing. Gordon loved to sing his hockey song for us at the parties. So sorry to lose both.

• Congratulations to Jim and Hilda Baker, who are celebrating 65 years of marriage on November 12.

• Good luck to Helen Osborne, who is seeing the surgeon on Monday for her back pain.

• I heard there were some hunters on our property last Friday morning. That has been a no-no for years. I feel the deer have a rough life. If it is not ticks, wolves or coyotes, it’s man chasing them. What if they had a season for humans?

• In regards to Wayne Robinson, I fully agree that they have done beautiful work in Sharbot Lake on the roads. I’m wondering if they have ever taken on the Henderson Road to Harlowe? They forgot to stretch some of that smooth pavement on the road there. It is bumpity bump over filledin potholes galore, over and over. Wait for spring and go for a swim in one of the holes like all of us.

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• Don't forget to get your flu shots! Watch the Frontenac News and flyers for dates & local places to get yours.

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

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

They will have 3 teams, with the Kingston Team starting point at the trail entrance on Hwy. 38 in Harrowsmith.

Registration is required, with a $35.00 entry fee per group.

The registrant of each team must be at least 18 years of age. Once registered, participants can raise funds for their team via the online donation page at www.crca.ca/rudolphrun. For further details and registration, visit www.crca. ca/registration. To donate to a team, visit www.crca.ca/ rudolphrun.

• There will be a selection of Christmas treats available at the Golden Links Hall, Harrowsmith with a pick up date of November 28th between 9:30am and 11:30am.

You must pre-order before November 21st, The cost is $10.00 for 2 dozen. For more information and to order, call 613-372-2410.

• The Harrowsmith Beautification Committee and the Golden Links Hall have cancelled the Free Community Christmas Pancake Breakfast because of COVID19. We raised money and non perishable food items for our local food bank. We will be placing donation jars at Gilmours on 38, Ginos Pizza, Jim’s Auto Service. There will be Food donation barrels at Pharmasave Drugstore and Centex Gas Station. These items will be in place on November 14 and will continue to be available until December 24. Ginos will be doing a special on the first Saturday of December when the breakfast would normally be before the Santa Claus parade. Stay tuned.

We thank you in advance for your kind consideration. The need is especially high at this very difficult time. Covid-19 should not stop Christmas and our community supporting each other.

• The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club will

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• Unfortunately, with Covid, the Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club's Christmas Open House with Santa will not be possible this year.

• Wishing Jack & Jo-Ann Deline a very happy anniversary!

• Quote – “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.

It's about learning to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene • 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.

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• Congratulations to Wayne and Barbara (Gaylord) Smith on their 50th wedding anniversary, celebrated with a vow renewal ceremony with social distancing and family bubble groupings in effect. Barbara hails from Bordenwood, originally.

• Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Gordon Sparks, who was well known in our area.

• Please consider re-purposing your pumpkins and jack o lanterns by dropping them off at Land O’Lakes Rescue Petting farm (1200 Road 506, Cloyne) as the animals love to eat them. Please leave them at the gate if no one is at the farm when you arrive. Help the animals celebrate harvest. I painted mine pink- so won’t be donating!

• I also saw where old pumpkins were cut in two and filled with bird seed and hung up for the birds. Sounds yummy. Pumpkins can also hold dipping sauces- as a living container. How about making some orange pumpkin pancakes for your hunting camp crew- or do they like this kind of fancy different stuff? (My guess is no!). They’ll match your orange hunting gear.

• Pumpkin pancakes: Mix together the dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp. nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 egg, 1 1/2 cups milk and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir only until mixed. Drop into oiled frying pan and cook until done- turning when ready. Yummy and orange like the hunting vests and gear.

• One hunting group has a secret hunting camp recipe and it’s “deep fried butter tarts”- a fatal combination that I don’t have a recipe for, and am terrified to even try as I might eat too many and pass right out in a sugar stupor!

• Hunt safely and carefully, everyone. Enjoy your family hunting time.

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• Food Sharing Project - Rev. Heather McLurg Murphy had the privilege of having a tour of this amazing outreach in Kingston last Friday. It serves 80 schools. 8 tonnes / $12,000 worth of school lunches and snacks get boxed and distributed weekly. Home schooled children receive boxes, as well. This is made possible by 3 paid staff and many volunteers. $1000 was donated by Perth Road United Church, Inverary and Battersea United Churches and Perth Road School Parent Council.

• New Public Docking on Loughborough Lake - South Frontenac Township has purchased waterfront land on Battersea Road at Wellington Street in Battersea. Docks are expected to be installed next year, along with a picnic table and benches. We are growing and improving!

• Library Boxes are still located by the front gate to Ken Garrett Memorial Park. I try to refresh the choice of books once a week and appreciate all who borrow and replace with the same book or add new and all who donate books. Two of the boxes are specifically for young readers. Enjoy!

• Food Bank Drive sponsored by the Storrington Lions Club was a huge success! Thanks to all in the community who donated. The next date for donations will be announced shortly, so start preparing.

• Ken Garrett Memorial Park Campaign is still accepting LCBO returnables at the trailer located at 3950 Round Lake Road until closing date, which is November 20th. It will return in the spring to get us “up and running”. It has been a great experience, a considerable amount of work and we are amazed at the response we have received.

For me, personally, I am really, really going to miss the new acquaintances I have made and all the “chats” at the end of the driveway.

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• Remembrance Day – We should take the time to remember the following military veterans from the local area who were in WWII, & Korean War : Arden Fournier, Ivan Wheaton, Bill Ritchie, Harry Moore, Harold Walker, Wyn Truelove, James Lackey, Earl Tysick and those who we might have missed.

• Tay Valley Township Honours Our Veterans with Banner - Currently residing in Tay Valley, Irene Kirkham (Strong)

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• Welcome to Brittany and family, who just moved to Inverary from Harrowsmith! I had a chance to say hello to Brittany and her son, Bryson. I met their two puppies, as well, who gave me a very noisy welcome.

• Deer hunting has begun! Take care and be safe.

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By John Curran discharge papers of Private McLaughlin. ach year Canadians don their Poppies to honour our “He went to France on the 5th of November 1915 and veterans and their sacrifice for our nation. Unfortunately, returned three years later at 17 years old, which means he each year you also seem to see fewer and fewer of these was 14 when he signed up and went to fight in France,” he iconic Canadian symbols on the lapels of passersby. That is added. “Unreal – I have a 14-year-old son and the idea of sad. Everyone has a reason to remember and feel thankful him taking a rifle into the trenches to face snippers, bombs if they look hard enough in their past. and mustard gas is simply unthinkable.”

For me, Remembrance Day starts with a long stare at the McLaughlin was granted an honourable discharge bephoto of the two young ladies on the hood of an old car rid- cause he was no longer fit for service due to sickness. Life ing through Kingston in the fall of 1945. Those women were amid the trench warfare of Europe was truly hell. Illness Janice Gowdy (Bearance) on the left and Shirley Graves was common and often a death sentence, but the fact that (Davidson), my Grandmother, on the right. Grandma’s par- McLaughlin made it home to receive care in Canada gives ents were the Davidson’s who owned and operated David- hope to the idea that he survived his ordeal and went on to son’s Beach on Loughborough Lake. Davidson’s Road in lead a full and fruitful life after the war.

Inverary, that was us, too.

Sadly, these documents were separated from their rightAnyway, in the photo Grandma and her girlfriend were ful owners – the heirs of William E. McLaughlin – at some participating in an impromptu parade down Princess Street point in history and it is possible that his descendants know that broke out when the Second World War officially ended little or nothing about his extraordinary service. Fortunately, some 75 years ago. She was anxious to see her childhood Creet isn’t just some collector showing off his treasures, he sweetheart, Art Graves, again soon. made the post to actively look for help trying to track down The photo of the striking couple on a beautiful June day any remaining family related to Private McLaughlin. in 1963 are my Grandparents, Shirley and Art Graves.

“This brave lad fought with the 38th Canadian Infantry Grandpa served in WWII, though both he and our entire Battalion,” he said. “I will gladly ship all of these documents family were fortunate that he didn’t end up seeing any active to the family of Mr. McLaughlin if we can find them.” combat. When Grandpa Graves grew up, from a young age If you aren’t sure who to wear the Poppy for on Rememhe learned to swim like a fish in Buck Lake and eventually brance Day, think of 14-year-old Private McLaughlin on a became a certified lifeguard and accomplished competitive French battlefield. A world swimmer while attending KCVI with my Grandmother. away from his home in When he enlisted the military had a problem, too few sol- Frontenac County and fightdiers actually knew how to swim. Grandpa was assigned to ing for our way of life – a life a base here in Canada and served his country by teaching that he’d scarcely yet experiother soldiers how to swim as part of their basic training. As enced, but that he was only I said, he knew he was lucky. In this photo, you can tell he’s too happy to put on the line proud to still fit into his uniform roughly 20 years later and for Canada. ■ he’s hamming it up for the camera as always.

When I remember on Nov. 11 each year, these are the people I think about.

If you aren’t as lucky as I Healthier Food for Healthier Dogs am to have these great photographic reminders in your albums and family archives, there’s a good chance your family’s military history and connection to the Great Wars of the past has been lost to time.

Case in point, take the amazing discovery of Simon Creet. He’s the bearded fellow holding a certificate in the third photo.

“I found a bunch of documents at an antique show last year for William E. Also Available At McLaughlin of 214 Stuart Street, Kingston,” he recently wrote on the Vintage Kingston Group facebook page.

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This year, to give back to our community, secondary students are organizing a Toy and Book Drive to support Land O’ Lakes Community Services Hamper Program and a Food Drive for the Denbigh Food Bank, the Cloyne Food Bank, and the LOLCS Hampers. Students have been busy planning these drives and are open to having community support with the donations too!

The Toy and Book Drive will run from November 16 to November 30. Students can bring donations to school and place in bins in the library and in the old foyer. We have set a goal of 200 donations! The toys and books will be given to LOLCS to use in their Annual Christmas Hamper Program that provides Christmas Hampers each December.

On December 1, the volunteer efforts of the students will shift to a Food Drive. Each December, NAEC collects food at the Christmas Concert to donate to the Food Bank and also collects food for the Hamper Program. This year, we will be hosting the Food Drive to replace the other collections. Food will be collected in the same locations that the toys were donated.

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Homespun Tales That Could Save Our Lives!

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We would like to give special thanks to Mark Belcher on the sale of our home.

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OBITUARY Sparks, Gordon Robertson B.A., M.A., Ph.D., 1939-2020 On Thursday, November 5, 2020, our beloved Gordon, surrounded by the love of his family, went to be with our Lord. Son of Jean Robertson and Dr. Balfour Beverly Sparks.

Loving husband to Sandra and cherished father to Leslie (Karama) and Ian (Tara).

Adoring Grandfather to Mariam and Layla. He will also be missed dearly by his little dog, Meg. Gordon spent many summers at Camp Mazinaw, in his youth, and his heart always remained at the lake. He went on to excel in track and field during his school years, setting provincial and national records for the 400 and 800 meter distances.

Gordon studied to become a professor of Economics. He was honoured to get a teaching position at MIT in Cambridge Mass before joining a group of his peers doing research for the Bank of Canada.

He later returned to teach at Queen’s University in Kingston for 40 years 16 of which being at Herstmonceux Castle, an international study centre for Queen’s in England. He had sabbatical leaves at the University of Southampton, England, MIT, Massachusetts, and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He also wrote both a 1st and 2nd year text book for Economics used at Universities across Canada. Gordon loved to travel (with the Ilse of Iona in the Hebrides, Scotland being his favourite) but truly loved his later years at the cottage on Mazinaw Lake with his loved ones.

Gordon was actively involved in his community, donating his time as much as he could for the Cloyne Historical Society, Friends of Bon Echo and his church. Due to COVID there will not be a service, but donations in Gordon’s honour may be made to Land O’Lakes Emmanuel United Church, Northbrook or the Land O’Lakes Community Services, Northbrook. In the care of Hannah Funeral Home, Tamworth 613379-2997 Online condolences at www.hannahfuneralhome.com

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"Caring for Our Homeplace: Homespun tales spiked with Ecosytem Insight", is a collection of essays, and a joy to read in the effortless way it entertains, amuses and provokes, and will appeal to many permanent residents and cottagers who live in The Frontenacs.

In his own inimitable way, Dr. Merriam, gently invites his readers to look at the immediate neighbourhoods in which we live, in order to extrapolate values which should guide our relationship to the whole planet.

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The book, - available through the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust - delineates in rigorous scientific detail as well as oodles of wisdom and insight gleaned from many years of experience working in ecology, the interconnected matrix of animal, plant and geological interdependence upon which we all depend for life and which we often ignore to our mounting cost, discomfort and regret.

And, while concise, this book, nevertheless, is not one to be devoured in one sitting.

Each essay is a mini-treat in itself, to be savoured and digested at leisure prior to opening another thought provoking and inspiring essay.

In the first essay, which is peppered throughout with charming and humorous anecdote, we witness the young Gray Merriam as an undergraduate research student, plunged into the wilderness of the Madawaska River's Conroy Marsh region in early spring of 1954 and we share in the wonder and mystical love that grows from this early experience.

At every turn, nature has the final say.

Merriam relates how he fashions a wire antenna stretched between the trees to catch distant radio signals only to have his battery radio fried when a sudden thunderstorm directs a lightning fireball at his improvised setup. Carrying out his census of muskrats becomes hilariously difficult. The live traps he painstakingly sets to analyze muskrat populations in the marsh are set off prematurely by errant frogs who in turn are eaten by opportunistic otters who then carry off the traps as toys, leaving the intrepid young biologist to scrabble around in the mud in search of the precious traps.

Not all is lost, however! Gray soon learns to 'surf' over the marsh's tangle of weeds and ice, which sometimes render boat travel difficult. A friendly couple on the marsh, loan the young biologist an old Model A Ford so he can make periodic trips into the nearest town of Boulter for supplies. The couple generously throw in a gift of a little dog, 'Buster', who becomes not just a companion for the rest of the summer but for

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many years after.

From 1954, the essays jump in time to the present, and to the property on the Salmon River, close to Kennebec Lake, where Dr. Merriam and his wife, Aileen (a well-known artist and biologist in her own right) now make their home. In a series of essays, Dr. Merriam describes in wonderful detail, the 600 plants, excluding trees, and the 100 bird and 32 mammal species which inhabit the 35-acre, second growth forest which surrounds their home and which is now a designated nature reserve.

These essays combine scientific insight with an appreciation for harmony and beauty and Dr. Merriam's skill in serving up biology and geology in conjunction with the measured poetry of his writing, makes these essays a true pleasure to read.

Again and again, it becomes evident that nature always has the final say, be it in health or economics. The middle chapters contain some startling economic observations about current mining and resource extraction. Did you know, for example, that it takes a barrel and half of energy to extract one barrel of tar sands oil? Me neither!

And Merriam goes on to list a long and sad litany of get rich quick, mining and energy projects like the Alberta Tar Sands and various other boom and bust ventures in mining which have left Canadian taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in debt as well as a permanently damaged environment. Monstrosities like the former Giant Yellowknife gold mine where arsenic leachate is now permanently refrigerated by a system which cost the Canadian taxpayer billions to build and will cost the taxpayer millions of dollars in maintenance annually - indefinitely!

Dr. Merriam draws all the strands of his discussion together in the final chapters of this masterful collection, where he links the microcosms of our lives here in the Frontenacs to the delicate, intricate macrocosm of our whole world. Be prepared for some more surprises here, dear reader! Dr. Merriam casts a cold eye on many of the technological quick fixes being offered up as solutions to problems like global warming.

During the pandemic, we have all been regaled with the notion of "returning to normal" and Dr. Merriam's book is a definitive declaration that on no account should we attempt to resume the disastrous way of life we have been collectively leading and that there is a happier alternative discernible, if we will just take the time to open our eyes to our immediate surroundings!

(Adrian O'Connell is a retired journalist, high school teacher and former organic farmer) ■

KFPL Grownup Storytime Online

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s the days grow shorter, Grownup Storytime is back, still in digital form until Kingston-Frontenac Public Library branches resume in-person programming. Relax at home and listen to a couple of short readings over Zoom from noon until 1 p.m. every Monday from November 9 through December 14.

Listening to audiobooks has long been popular among adults, but there's something special about listening to someone read to you, live and in person. And experiencing it in a group lets you enjoy not just the story but the company you’re in. Adults of all ages are invited to listen to stories, essays, excerpts or articles read by KFPL Programming Assistant Margi McKay. Relax at home over your lunch -- or perhaps your knitting – and recapture the joys of storytime that you knew as a child.

Register online at calendar.kfpl.ca or by phone at (613) 549-8888. A Zoom link and password will be shared with registrants by email the Friday before the first discussion on November 9, and the same link will be used each week. New registrants will be contacted on Monday mornings with the link. For more information, visit www.kfpl.ca ■

November 12, 2020

THE FRONTENAC NEWS

Winter Is Coming… & That Means Snow, & Trail Riding

By Scott Shepperdson, Snow Road Snowmobile Club) s summer draws to a close, many outdoor enthusiasts are thinking of winter, and fun in the snow. The Snow Road Snowmobile Club (SRSC) continues to provide a safe and enjoyable riding experience for snowmobilers and their families. The SRSC respects the environment, law-enforcement, landowner rights, as well as continues to promote and support our local businesses and tourism.

The SRSC is currently preparing snowmobile trails, by removing downed trees, brush, repairing bridges ensuring this winter will an enjoyable one for their members and visitors to the Snow Country Region 6.

The club currently maintains approximately 450 km of trails, passing through North Frontenac, Central Frontenac, and Lanark County’s, from just west of Carleton Place in the East to the public beach at Sand Lake in the West, to Trapper Lake in the North, the

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K&P rail bed from Flower Station to Tichborne in the south, and the Trans Canada Rail bed from Arden to just east of Sharbot Lake.

The SRSC currently has 4 trail grooming machines which are undergoing their bi-annual maintenance checks, including oil changes, greasing and other adjustments to ensure they are ready to hit the trails ensuring snowmobilers with a memorable Snow Country experience. This year the SRSC is installing brushing bars on our drag units to help keep the trials free of small trees, which can sometimes be a safety concern for riders, especially after a heavy wet snowfall. In the 2019/2020 riding season the combined groomer operators recorded 880 hours of operation to keep the trails in excellent riding conditions throughout the year. This year, 2020/2021, with the help of mother nature, the SRSC has set a goal to reach 1000 hours of trial grooming providing there is enough of the white gold on the ground.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, constantly

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changing guidelines by the local Health Departments and Province, the future opening of the clubhouse is unknown. The clubhouse relies entirely on money collected from the famous bi-weekly Saturday morning breakfasts and other various special events, dinners, yard and bake sales held throughout the year. It should be noted that the clubhouse does not receive any funding from the trail passes sold. The trail pass money, as outlined by the OFSC, must be used for trail maintenance, equipment maintenance and grooming operations.

For more information or if you would like to become involved with the SRSC please feel free to visit our website at www.snowroadsnowmobile.ca or our Facebook page at Snow Road Snowmobile Club. The executive and members of the SRSC wish everyone a safe and enjoyable riding experience for the upcoming season.

Safe riding and please respect our landowner’s property by staying on the groomed trials. ■

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS

NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 0703/2020 TAKE NOTICE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands passed By-law No. 0703/2020, on the 3rd day of November, 2020, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as Amended.

AND TAKE NOTICE THAT: i. Only individuals, corporations, and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-law to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. ii. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the By-law, and description of the lands (key map) to which the By-law applies are attached.

DATED at the Township of Addington Highlands this 4th day of November, 2020.

Christine Reed Clerk NOTE: The last day for filing objection will be December 2, 2020. The objection must be received by this date in order to be valid.

Any appeal submitted to the Township of Addington Highlands for referral to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) must be filed with the Clerk and include: 1) The objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection.

2) The name and address of the appellant.

Township of Addington Highlands Denbigh Rink Attendant The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Rink Attendant” for the Denbigh Outdoor Rink.

Flinton Rink Attendant The Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands seeks one individual to fill the position of “Rink Attendant” for the Flinton Outdoor Rink.

Submissions must be received at the Township Office, Flinton, ON, on or before 16:00 on November 27, 2020.

Details may be obtained by contacting the Township Office, during normal office hours.

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

3) The fee payment required by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) in the amount of $400.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario.

EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW NUMBER 0703/2020 PURPOSE OF THE BY-LAW A rezoning application (ZBLA-2020Boomhour) was received from Carol and Coleman Boomhour to rezone the lands legally described as PT LT 17, RANGE A, ANGLESEA. The subject lands are designated Hamlet and Rural in the Official Plan and zoned Rural (RU).

The rezoning is required as a condition, if approved, of a related consent application (SEV-2020-02) which proposes to sever a portion of the subject lands for the purposes of a lot addition. The severed lands are to be added to the adjacent parcel to the north (lands owned by Coleman Boomhour) which are zoned Hamlet Residential (HR).

Rezoning of the lands to be severed is required so that the whole of the resulting lot is in the Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone. Rezoning of the retained lands is also required to recognize a reduced lot frontage and a reduced interior side yard setback for an existing accessory structure, both created as a result of the lot line adjustment.

EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW REQUEST The Zoning By-law Amendment will enable the associated proposed lot addition and place the whole of the resulting lot in the Hamlet Residential (HR) zone. The retained lands will be placed in a site-specific rural zone to permit reduced lot frontage and a reduced interior side yard setback for non-residential uses.

EFFECT OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS ON APPLICATIONS No oral or written submissions were made from the public for Council’s consideration.

The Ministry of Transportation had no objection to the application.

LOCATION OF PROPERTY The subject lands are legally described as PT LT 17 RANGE A WEST OF ADDINGTON RD ANGLESEA AS IN LA218528; S/T LA122100; ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS. See Key Map.

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Northern Happenings NORTHERN HAPPENINGS listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday November 12

NORTHBROOK - BINGO 6pm. Northbrook Lions Hall. Sponsored by the Land O’Lakes Lions. Doors open 6pm, regular games 7pm. Canteen available. Info: the Lions Toll Road book.

Columns - Continued from page 5 • 1942. In July of that year, she went to Rockcliffe Air Base for training. After training, she went on to Arnprior as a Clerk Accountant, then back and forth to Rockcliffe where she was discharged in 1945. Irene recalls her time in service with her greatest thrill being flying. She loved flying. After her years in the Service, she taught in Haida Gwai, Peterborough, Broadway Public School in Ottawa, and at the Stewart School in Perth, until her retirement.

Irene, thank you for your service.

• Killed in Action – Pte. Kenneth Allan, son of Mr. Lloyd Allan, R. R. 2 Maberly, who was killed in action in Italy on March 11 1944. Pte Allan went overseas on December 4, 1943. [Perth Courier Apr 13, 1944].

MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613-278-2127

Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary - Day 241 Being as it has been such a sunny, warm, wonderful week, I think you should have some laughter to top it off and to give that funny bone a workout.

Olive and Harriett have been friends for years. They are now in their 80’s and 90’s and they still get together to play cards a couple of times a week. One afternoon, they were playing Rummy and Olive said to Harriett, “Please don’t be mad at me, but for the life of me I can’t remember your name. Please tell me what it is.” Harriett glared at her. She continued to glare and stare at her for at least 3 minutes. Finally, she said, “How soon do you have to know?”.

• With his tears in his eyes, a little boy told his teacher that only one pair of boots were left and they weren’t his.

The teacher searched and searched but could not find any more boots. “Are you sure these boots aren’t yours?” she asked. “I’m sure” said the little boy, “Mine had snow on them”.

• A toddler was throwing a tea party for her daddy. She brought him cup after cup of “tea”, which of course was just water. After Dad had had several cups of “tea”, Mom came home and Dad said, “Watch our little princess bring me cups of tea”. Mom watched Dad drink it and then said, “You know the only place she can reach the water is in the toilet”.

• After staring at her granddad’s wrinkly old face, a little girl asked him, “Did God make you?” “Yes”, said Grandpa, “a long time ago”. “Did he make me?” she asked. “Yes, but that was more recently”. The little girl thought and then said, “God’s doing a lot better job these days, isn’t he?”.

• “Doctor, I can’t stop my hands from shaking”. Doctor: “Do you drink a lot of beer?” “Not really, I spill most of it”.

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks

613-279-3209

• Our deepest sympathy to the family of Cleo Price. She had been my neighbour years ago. Also, our sympathy to Jack Struthers, who was a member of Parham seniors but passed away recently.

• We at SLRR are having a fundraiser in which baskets have been posted on Facebook and told what is in them.

They are to be auctioned off to the highest bid. Good luck, everyone. Each basket is worth at least more than 20$ starting the bid at 20$.

• November birthdays are Shawn Hannah, Levi Gray, Raymond Arne, William Zwier, Jason Riddell, Paul Meeks, Kristen St. Pierre, Andrew and David Hole, Melanie Gibbs, Megan Petrie, John Noonan, Alex Quimet, Dawson Mallett, Cory Thompson, Kim Pringle, John Wood, Ian Thompson,Ann Collis, Jim Dix, Dale Meeks, Damon Knox, Yvonne Brielle, Khloe St Pierre, Carter Pringle, Caitlyn Scott..

• Anniversaries are Jim and Janet Gutowski, Ken and Eveline Cooke, Brittany and Dustin Meeks and others who are celebrating.

Saturday November 14

SHARBOT LAKE - FLU SHOT CLINIC CANCELED 10am-3pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. Note - This event has been cancelled VERONA - FLU SHOT CLINIC 11am-2pm. Verona Lions Hall. Please bring valid health card.

Sunday November 15

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

Tuesday November 17

HARROWSMITH - FLU SHOT CLINIC 10am-2pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church.

Friday November 20

SNOW ROAD STATION - SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB GENERAL MEETING 7:30pm. Snow Road Snowmobile Clubhouse

Saturday November 21

HARROWSMITH/SYDENHAM - RUDOLPH RUN/WAL 10am. Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. For details and registration, visit www. crca.ca/registration .

Perth Road

OMPAH Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

Wednesday November 18

OMPAH - BIRTHDAY BASH 6pm. Ompah Hall. Celebrating everyone with a birthday this month. Potluck and Live Music. Info - Marily 613479-2855

613-479-2570 613-479-2855

• Since the Ompah Community Centre is now open and available for small group meetings, contact (Katieworden39@gmailcom or 1-613-340-7887) to rent the hall.

• Sad news in Ompah. Ingrid Jansen passed away peacefully on Monday. She had been ill for quite a while but touched many people in her life. She was a wonderful, wise, and wacky woman. She will be missed.

• I have heard from several folks recently that they have been very thankful for the help and concern from the community when ill or recovering from illness. This was not a surprise to me as we are a strong and caring place.

PARHAM-TICHBORNE

Colleen Steele 613-375-6219 Christine Teal mrsteal2u@hotmail.com 613-375-6525

• Sure enjoyed the summer-like temperatures and got a few outside jobs done. Hope you did, too!

• Hope everyone took time to remember our veterans on the 11th - we certainly are lucky to live in such a great country. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2 • Sure enjoyed the Poem “1000 Men Are Walking” by Joshua Dyer for Remembrance Day in last week's edition of the News. Also, we agree with Craig Bakay, the young blonde paramedic was really good when he gave us flu shots.

• Lots of deer hunters in this area had great success. Meat to fill up the freezer for the winter months ahead. Others were a little cautious and put off the hunt for another year due to COVID, and kudos to them.

• As we gear up for the next holiday (Christmas), we are thinking of ways to celebrate during this pandemic.

• The Lions’ fruit cakes and shortbread cookies are enjoying brisk sales! Don’t wait until it's too late! Contact Lion Dawn at 613 375-6318 to get yours.

• The Sharbot Lake Lions are once again calling on our supportive communities to help them raise funds in support of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. If your tabs on aluminum cans are making their way to recycling, please take a minute to remove the tabs and save them. The Lions will be collecting these, selling them to a recycling centre and donating the money to Dog Guides. If you save a bunch of tabs, and want them picked up, call either Lion Linda -613 335-2053 or Lion Dawn – 613 375-6318. For more info on Dog Guides, go to www.dogguides.com or ask any Lion.

Again, the Sharbot Lake Lions thank you for your support.

• As we start to think of what the Christmas Season is going to entail, here are a couple of dates to keep in mind! December 4th, there will be a tree lighting at the OSO Hall and then the luminary walk - you won't want to miss this!!! Then, on December 5th, there will be a Drive By Santa event on Elizabeth Street across from the Township Office from 2 to 4. Word on the street is that our very own Bob Veley will be in attendance with the sleigh and reindeer that he has graciously donated to make the event happen!!! Then, Santa will be making a pit stop to wish a merry Christmas to the residents at the Sharbot Lake Retirement Retreat!!! Wow, this is such great news!!!

• Roger Crawford once said, "Being challenged in life is inevitable... Being defeated is optional.” Have a great week!

• Happy birthday to David and Andrew Hole, Aimee TOwers, Eric Dinelle, Debbie Moon, Tracey Riddell, Cory Thompson, Tyler Gordon, Dale Deeks, Carrie Jones, Diane Whan, Pete MacPherson, Erin Fox, Wesley Hartwick, Darrell Walker, Jenna Mosher, Brandi Hamilton, and Niki Putnam.

Peter Bird

613-353-7303 p.bird@xplornet.ca

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

To all members and supporters of Perth Road United Church, here is our only fundraiser this year: All you have to do is read the following poem and send off a cheque to the address below; you don’t even have to bake anything!

Thank you in advance.

A bit of news we have today: A Bakeless Bake Sale is on the way.

On these busy days, now who would bake Pies or cookies, or even a cake?

You’d be surprised if you counted cost Of material, heat, and the time you’ve lost.

Cooking for Sales is extra work, Yet no one really wishes to shirk.

So we have thought of a plan that’s grand, And feel quite certain you’ll understand.

In an envelope please put the price, Of a pie, or a cake, or something else nice.

Without fuss or bother, you’ve done your part; We’re sure you’ll give with a willing heart.

This is the end of our little tale, Hoping for success with our BAKELESS BAKE SALE. Please mail your cheque to: Perth Road United Church, PO Box 1020, Perth Road. K0H 2L0

PLEVNA

Rhonda Watkins rhonda139@gmail.com

613-479-2447 613-264-5325

• It was quite the Grand Opening for Creative Grapes last Saturday in Plevna! Many people came out to visit and collected information on getting their wines started. There were tasty treats and I especially enjoyed the demonstrations! This Plevna Columnist actually got to bottle and cork some wine and it was great fun! I may have to start drinking more just so I can go back and do that again! By the way, Big Congratulations to the very lucky Carrie White who was their draw winner!!

• It was so nice to see that the Annual Christmas Craft Show in Plevna was finally here! To see all of the fine crafts and have little chats with the vendors was a real treat! Plevna Community Shows always have that special personal touch that you just wouldn’t see at a Craft Show in the City. To walk in and actually be greeted by name, is a really nice welcoming feeling! Thank you to all the vendors and especially to the Organizers Debbie Emery and Betty Hunter! Can’t wait for your Summer Show!

• If you didn’t get to put your bid in on Clarendon Public School’s Silent Auction Baking Basket at the Christmas Craft Show, remember you still have the rest of the month to go in and put in your silent bid at Lookout Home Hardware!

• Hunters Creek Golf Club wants to make sure that everybody knows that they are opened until the snow flies!

• It is no secret, how frustrated I am with our cell phone/ internet issues here in Ardoch. As our Bell Mobility Community list grows, I know a lot of you out there are feeling the same way as I am. Well, if you haven’t heard already, there may be an exciting new option for us! If enough people sign up, our community may be chosen for early enrollment into the revolutionary highspeed internet service Starlink! Fingers crossed!! Please visit www.starlink.com for more information and if you would like me to send you the link, please feel free to contact me!

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Nominations Wanted for Council’s 2019 Volunteer and Youth Volunteer Awards

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ue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council’s Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2019 did not take place as usual in the spring, however there is still a desire to celebrate the achievements last year’s volunteers. The Township has adapted the recognition program and is now requesting nominations for both the Volunteer and Youth Volunteer Awards.

The adapted program adheres to current public health measures, and is reflective of the desire for a broader more inclusive recognition program. Many programs, events and organizations that make up the spirit of South Frontenac rely solely on the power of volunteers to operate, and Council is eager to celebrate the work that has been done.

“Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for all residents of South Frontenac”, says Mayor Ron Vandewal.

“Council can see the dedication of our volunteers reflected in all aspects of the mu-

nicipality. South Frontenac is a growing and desirable place to live, a big part of the appeal is because of the community offerings made possible by our volunteers.”

Nominations close November 23rd, the nomination form can be found on the Township website or by calling 613-3763027 ext. 4447. This year, nominees will received a mailed package that will include tokens of appreciation. Council will also be crafting appreciation videos to be featured on the Townships website and social media accounts. Nominees must be a resident of South Frontenac, although they are not required to volunteer exclusively in South Frontenac. Previous Volunteer of the Year Award recipients are eligible.

For more details or to nominate someone for the 2019 Volunteer or Youth Volunteer Award, visit www.southfrontenac.net/ en/town-hall/Volunteer-Recognition.aspx.

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Changes to Conservation Authorities Act Trigger Red Flags for Conservation Ontario

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onservation Ontario and the conservation authorities (CAs) are reviewing the Province’s changes to the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) which were released in the 2020 Ontario Budget last week.

“There are a number of changes that we feel could have significant impact on conservation authorities, and on their watershed management responsibilities,” said Kim Gavine, General Manager of Conservation Ontario (CO). “Some of the changes could actually create more red tape and delay permit application approvals and I’m not sure that’s what the Province intended to do,” Over the past two years, CO has been working with CAs, the development sector and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to develop better streamlined client service approaches for CAs to use when reviewing plan review and permit

applications. As well, changes have been made to the planning role for conservation authorities which could actually put more people at threat, rather than protect them from natural hazards.

“One of our main goals throughout this review has been to maintain the conservation authorities’ watershed based approach to protecting people from natural hazards and ensuring the conservation of Ontario’s natural resources. Some of the changes will impact the CAs’ ability to do so,” Gavine said.

Some of the other changes included in yesterday’s budget bill (Bill 229) are around scoping of non-mandatory programs and services, and creation of new Ministerial powers. ““It’s important that conservation authorities are able to continue to protect our natural environment and ensure the safety of Ontario residents.” Gavine said.

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC News & Public Notices

LIVING HERE

FRONTENAC COMMUNITY ARENA SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR TIME CAPSULE The FCA is replacing the Arena’s 44-year-old refrigerated floor. As a surprise to future FCA users, a time capsule will be buried under the new arena pad for future users to find when the pad needs to be replaced again in a few decades.

The community is invited to submit items to be included in the time capsule. Submissions will be accepted until February 1st, 2021. For more information contact Joy at 613-374-2177 or Frontenac.Arena@bellnet.ca.

REMEMBRANCE DAY – NO CHANGE IN GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK UP There will NOT be any change to the schedule for recycling and garbage pick-up for the week that includes Remembrance Day.

NOMINATIONS WANTED FOR COUNCIL’S 2019 VOLUNTEER & YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARDS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council’s Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2019 did not take place in the spring as usual, however there is still a desire to celebrate the achievements last year’s volunteers. The Township has adapted the recognition program and is now requesting nominations for both the Volunteer and Youth Volunteer Awards. Nominations close November 23rd, more information and the nomination form can be found on the Township website under Town Hall/ Volunteer-Recognition or by calling Amanda at 613-376-3027 ext. 4447.

ATTENTION HARROWSMITH RESIDENTS – COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN EXTENDED! Council approved the extension of the Community Improvement Plan for Harrowsmith to October 31, 2024. This program focuses on redevelopment, revitalization, prosperity and beautification of the village. For details see the website - https://www.southfrontenac.net/en/open-for-business/Community-Improvement-Plan.aspx FCA CLOSED FOR THE 2020/21 SEASON DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE. The Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) and Arena Board understand the impact of this unforeseen closure on our user groups and patrons.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless gas than can quickly kill you.

Have your furnace and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year and install a carbon monoxide alarm.

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Have all chimneys cleaned and inspected every year to prevent a build-up of deadly carbon monoxide.

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

UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting - November 17, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation • Committee of Adjustment – November 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation Electronic Participation For those who wish to participate electronically and to address an agenda item (related to a planning matter based on the statutory public meeting requirements) on a Council agenda or Committee of Adjustment agenda, please see our website – Featured Items and/or Calendar for the link to pre-register. Please register before noon on the day of each meeting to ensure you will be able to connect to the meeting.

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

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number of groups and organisations in the Sharbot Lake area, with coordination from the Caremongering Sharbot Lake Facebook group and Villages Beautiful, are stepping into the Christmas void with a series of events, starting in late November and running into December.

It is not quite 12 days in a row, and when it is all said and done, there will likely be 13 or 14 events, but the more the merrier, say organisers.

One of the events, a house decorating contest, is getting underway now, as soon as anyone decides to start decorating their house for the season. The Oso Recreation Committee will be judging the houses, and there will be prizes for winners in various categories.

12 days of Arts and Crafts, an online sale

starting on November 23 is being organised by Debbie Emery and Betty Hunter.

Other events include a tree lighting and luminaries event in Sharbot Lake on December 4, a dreamcatcher fundraiser from the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, a drive by Santa event, Christmas

Cookies, a virtual production of A Christmas Carol

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All of the details will be posted in Northern Happenings and at the Caremongering Sharbot Lake Facebook page, over the next few weeks ■

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he Frontenac Community Arena (FCA) is undergoing major renovations including replacing the Arena’s 44-year-old refrigerated floor. As a surprise to future FCA users, a time capsule will be buried under the new arena pad for future users to find when the pad needs to be replaced again in a few decades.

FCA users are invited to submit items to be included in the time capsule. Items should be significant to the arena or the community, the capsule will be long enough to hold a hockey stick but smaller items are preferred, and entries must meet preservation requirements. Everyone is encouraged to get creative & reflect on the history of this community hub.

“This project is a great way to celebrate our arena history and an opportunity to envision the future” said Arena Board Chair and South Frontenac Township Councillor Ray Leonard. “When the system needs to be upgraded in the future, I am sure everyone will be excited to open the time capsule and find what we are leaving for them,” added Leonard.

Photographs, newspaper clippings, local sports memorabilia, jerseys, memorable stories of the arena, ticket

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stubs, and similar items are encouraged. Anything organic or that can erode, rubber, metal paper clips, staples and anything with an internal battery that cannot be removed are discouraged. Items like USB sticks will be accepted, although be warned that in a few decades, that technology maybe obsolete. The items need to meet some requirements for preservations purposes and will be returned to the sender if they do not fit the requirements.

Some items that will be buried include memorabilia from local NHL’er Mike Smith, photos of FCA teams, letters

from coaches and cards from teams. The arena’s Board will include a letter to future Board members, and a timeline of the renovation project and COVID-19 implications will be included.

The time capsule is being custom made by D.M. Welding in Inverary, who also made the Canada150 Time Capsule for South Frontenac. Items are being collected now until February 1st of 2021 and can be dropped off at the Frontenac Arena or at the Township of South Frontenac’s Public Services Department Complex at 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham. ■

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Township of Central Frontenac Four Local Ball Fields Upgraded Thanks to an $83,800 OTF Grant Central Frontenac – Last year, Central Frontenac Township applied for an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital grant to help with the cost of upgrading four ball fields, one in Arden, Mountain Grove, Parham and Sharbot Lake. The $83,800 Capital grant was awarded to the Township last fall. This investment, which also helped buy new bleachers and picnic tables, among other things, will have a long-term impact for the community.

“Thanks to the generous contribution from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, it looks like next season will be an exciting one for ballplayers in the Frontenacs,” remarked Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston.

“These facilities provide a great benefit to children and adults alike, for health and recreation as well as bringing folks together in the spirit of friendly competition.”

In addition to resurfacing the infields of four ball fields, the Township was able to buy eight new bleachers and eight new picnic tables, four of which are designed for better accessibility.

“The investment made by the Ontario Trillium Foundation for upgrading Central Frontenac’s four ballfields cannot be under acknowledged,” said Andrew Dillon, Project Manager. “The improvements will be enjoyed for many years to come.”

The local ball fields are a hotspot in the summer for weekend ball tournaments and local league games.

With the new accessible picnic tables, this helps ensure the ballfields can be enjoyed by all. For more information, please visit the Township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations. OTF awarded $115 million to 644 projects last year to build healthy and vibrant communities in Ontario.