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Ultramar Gas & Convenience Remains Open After cleaning, Subway re-opens in Sharbot Lake, with alternate staff
By Jeff Green here was a mini-outbreak of COVID19 among the staff at the Sharbot Lake Subway restaurant Anil Gajar is the franchise owner of the restaurant. Four employees work in the store, including the store manager. One of the employees was planning to travel overseas, and in order to do so, had to take a COVID-19 test last week. On Thursday, (November 26) the test came back positive. “They called me from the store to tell me the result, and we closed the store right away” said Gajar, in a phone interview on Monday morning (November 30). “The three other employees have all been tested and are now in isolation.” Of those three tests, whch were done on Friday, November 27, two came back positive. In total 3 of the 4 Subway employees have tested positive, and all of them are asymptomatic. “I talked to the Public Health people and they said the employees should all remain in isolation until December 7, and as long as they don’t develop symptoms they can come back to work. Public Health is in touch with them and will confirm with them when they can come back to work.”
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Over the weekend the store was cleaned using bio-firm and electrostatic techniques, and re-opened on Monday. “I will be working in the store myself today and tomorrow and I am bringing in outside people to work for the rest of the week,” said Gajar. “I have been in touch with Public Health and we are following their protocols.” The first Subway employee who tested positive lives in the same house with two employees of the Sharbot Lake Ultramar/ Square Boy Pizza store, which is located near the Subway store. Both of them have also been tested and are now in isolation. One of them, who runs the Square Boy, tested negative. The other, who runs the Convenience store, has not divulged his test results. Hina Shah, who owns the Ultramar/ Square Boy franchises with her husband Dharmesh, arrived with her son on Thursday, (November 26) to work in the store because it was short staffed. Hina and her son have been alone in the store since Thursday, with the exception of Dharmesh, who came on the weekend with supplies. “We spent a lot of time on the weekend, cleaning and disinfecting everything, the bathroom, all the surfaces and the Pizza
area,” she said on Monday, in a phone interview from the Ultramar. “I have not talked to my gas bar employee, but I know he has been tested. I don’t know the results of the test, but he is in isolation and will only come back to work when Public Health tells him that he can. It is not easy for either of the employees at the moment, but Public Health is checking
South Frontenac Council Scorches Burn Bylaw O n Monday Nov 24, South Frontenac Council held what was to have been a brief meeting to approve some revisions to the recently passed Burning By-law, which is slated to come into effect January 1st. Fire Chief Darcy Knott, who was unable to be present because of other commitments, said in his report that staff had “identified language discrepancies in the by-law which would result in permits being required for several types of fires that were not intended to be subject to permits.” The recommended minor revisions led to a lively discussion. Most if not all Councillors had heard feedback from the public expressing concerns about the new bylaw. The By-law will restrict hours of burning during the April 1st - Oct 31st fire season. Councillor Alan Revill pointed out that this could be interpreted to mean there were no restrictions during the rest of the year. Councillors Randy Ruttan and Ron Sleeth said that most brush-burning was done during the winter, and burn barrels are used year-round. Twice, CAO Neil Carbone pointed out that the request to Council was simply the approval of the revisions in wording that were before them. “There’s been a significant amount of
concern about this bill,” said Councillor Ross Sutherland; “I would like to have had more public consultation. Unless we pass these changes, there will be a lot more resistance fomenting." “I have not supported this by-law,” said Mayor Vandewal; “it’s much too complicated, makes no logical sense. If fires are going to burn, they’re going to burn, and we’ll go after them.” Ruttan agreed that he could not support the bylaw: “We need to govern in broad strokes; if we get too (detailed), people won’t follow it. We need more consultation to work through some of people’s concerns. We’re just raising more concerns.” Councillor Norm Roberts suggested the bylaw be withdrawn, so they could start over. This changed the tone of the discussion. Revill said clarification could be done through amendments, and "there is ample time before January 1 for more discussion.” Sutherland said he felt there were some useful things in the By-law, and it might be better to reconsider, rework, and bring changes back for final approval later. Councillor Pat Barr, speaking online, said “It’s a mixed-up mess: I think we should vote to reconsider it.” Ruttan said there was “Some great stuff in (the bylaw); the problem is compliance. It’s no good if people don’t comply.”
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Mayor Vandewal summed up the predicament as “passer’s remorse: perhaps we passed (the bylaw) too quickly. We need time to think it over, and get more public consultation.” Sutherland reminded Council that the former burning bylaw becomes invalid January 1st. “If we move to reconsider, we want to ensure we’re going back to at least the one before.” A motion to reconsider the new Burn Bylaw passed unanimously. CAO Carbone said that since there seemed to be support in principle for parts of the new bylaw, it would be necessary to extend the previous bylaw past January 1st, to allow sufficient time to conduct discussions and consultations about revisions to the new bylaw.
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‘Tis the Season Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 21st issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON. K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Monday, December 11.
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he people in our KFL&A community have given an extraordinary effort to keep COVID-19 from spreading and the KFL&A Board of Health and Dr. Kieran Moore want to express our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in this great effort. For all of us—staying home, shifting social visits to virtual visits, screening daily and getting tested if having any symptoms—our current situation has also meant considerable sacrifice. We also recognise the increased hardship public health measures have caused many people and businesses, as well as the increased burden on our essential workers. We are writing to thank you, all the people in our community. We are also writing this letter to ask that you remain vigilant and committed in this effort to keep people in our community healthy and safe. We know it is difficult. Our goal is to get us safely through this winter, and we are truly excited by the recent science around safe and effective vaccines: this is our light at the end of the tunnel. Our COVID-19 Assessment Centres are doing an amazing job. We are immensely grateful for the devotion of key workers supporting our most vulnerable residents in long term care and retirement settings, and for the steadfastness of our healthcare and essential workers, We extend huge gratitude to the people in our laboratories who are working around the clock to turn test results out as quickly as possible. Our School Boards, principals, teachers, and students have also done an amazing job at being devoted to keeping their environment safe. The community’s response in getting
tested—across all age groups and businesses when required—has been remarkable! Thank you. It is imperative we continue, anytime this aggressive, nasty virus tries to come back into our community, that we work together to limit its spread. All of us want to remember this challenging moment in history as one where we all put in our best effort to support each other and to protect our family, friends and people in our community who experience vulnerabilities. We have heard from government sources that we may have a safe and effective vaccine available to us in the spring of 2021. That is not that far off. We will do our best to distribute it fairly and equitably following the principles outlined by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), and their direction to begin by providing vaccination to the highest risk people in our community. Over time, once we get higher and higher vaccination rates and higher protection to vulnerable people in the community, we will immunize the lower risk members of our community, if they’d like to have it. Building immunity through immunization will decrease the number of outbreaks. Locally, we will work continuously with all our health care partners to monitor the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. Nobody could have predicted the huge challenges the world is currently living through. We ask that all of us stay strong, be kind and caring to one another through this winter. Shop local, support local and stay local. We are all in this together.. Our community’s fate rests in our hands (our frequently washed hands). Thank you for coming together to prove what a fantastic community we share. ■
South Frontenac Council continued from p 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting A Committee of the Whole meeting was convened immediately after, to review the draft capital budget for Corporate Services, Protective Services (fire, building), and Planning, excluding Public Services projects, which will be presented separately.
Two areas drew comments: first was a $100,000 Servicing Options Study to assess where and under what circumstances additional piped municipal water/sewage services would be suitable. There were questions about how the dollar amount had been arrived at, and cautious approval of a study. Sutherland
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expressed hope it would include consideration of newer technologies, such as the use of cisterns, for areas of low or poor quality water. Vandewal agreed with this, and cautioned: “We don’t want to create suburbia, and we don’t want to spend $100,000 on a study that just collects dust for 20 years.” There were a lot of questions about the details of the Fire Services’ proposed budget of over $1million, but in the ab-
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sence of the Fire Chief, these could not be addressed. There was support for the inclusion of $250,000 in the 2021 operating budget funded from the Township’s working reserve, “to be directed to residents and businesses which have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, via local social services and business support agencies, through programs to be determined at a later date.” Main concerns were around developing the best and most cost-efficient way to administer this program. South Frontenac Council this week There is a public meeting about a waterfront rezoning application on Hill Lane, Eel Bay of Sydenham Lake. This is a lot of record that presents numerous challenges which have to be addressed in order for the proposed dwelling to be built. The building department has recommended that “Council defer making a decision on application Z-20-12 to receive and consider agency and public comments on the application, to ensure that the applicant updates the site plan drawing to include the recommendations listed in the Environmental Impact Assessment, and to allow the applicant the opportunity to explore options to create legal access to the property.” Second, are documents addressing in detail Council’s questions from November 24 about the Fire and Rescue Capital Budget submission and Asset Management Plan. ■
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Decision On Central Frontenac Hall Rentals Still On Hold By Craig Bakay entral Frontenac Council once again deferred making a decision on the status of its community halls at its regular (online) meeting Nov. 24 owing to the elevation of covid status in the KFL&A health unit region to Yellow (10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors). Previously, under green conditions, capacity limits for monitored events and gatherings was a maximum of 50 indoors and 100 outdoors. The decision was deferred to Dec. 8 meeting to allow staff to confer with the Health Unit. “With the move to yellow Monday, we don’t know if we need separate plans for each of our halls,” said CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn. The maximum occupancy for each community hall in Central Frontenac suggested in a report by CBO Andy Dillon was Olden Community Hall — 17; Kennebec Community Hall — 23; Soldiers Memorial (Oso) Community Hall — 33 and Piccadilly Community Hall — 11. “It’s a moving target these days,” said Mayor Frances Smith. “I’m glad to see this deferred, because right now I couldn’t vote to reopen,” said Coun. Bill MacDonald. Oso Hall Addition In a late addition to the meeting agenda, architect Ray Zabak, along with consultant Alan Revill gave Council a presentation as to what a new addition to the Township Hall in Sharbot Lake would look like. The addition, about 37,000 square feet would allow for more social distancing, storage (including a full basement), office
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Extra Meeting Council decided to hold a second meeting in December this year (Dec. 22). “We don’t want to come back in January to a three-page agenda,” said Mayor Frances Smith. Mapping Council agreed to a potential partnership with several other municipalities for a new LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging remote system to replace the current DRAPE (Digital Raster Acquisition Project Eastern Ontario) system currently in use. “Flood Plain mapping is driving this right now but it will improve anything that needs the topography mapped out (road planning, asset inventory, stormwater management, traffic planning, agriculture, geology),” said CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn. Central Frontenac’s (for 549 square kilometres) share of the cost could range from $25,482 to $41,952 depending on the number of partners involved. Little Theatre CAO/Clerk Cathy MacMunn announced North Frontenac Little Theatre has received a $14,400 Community Foundation for Kingston & Area grant to help with the installation of lights in Oso Hall. ■
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he Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an alleged robbery and extortion incident. A taxi driver reported that on November 14, they were threatened, assaulted and held for ransom by one of their customers at a home on Battersea Road. During the incident, money was stolen from the victim's cab. The victim was subsequently taken to the Kingston area where additional funds were extorted from a co-worker. The victim was not injured during this incident. On November 23, 2020, the Frontenac OPP Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU,) executed a search warrant at a home on Battersea Road. Two people were arrested at the scene and officers recovered prohibited weapons. Jamie Edward Smith, age 50, of South Frontenac Township, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: Uttering threats
cause death or bodily harm, Uttering threats - damage property, Forcible confinement , Robbery with theft, Extortion, Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to a prohibition order - two counts. Kelly Ann Mcglennon, age 47 of South Frontenac Township, has been charged with: Forcible confinement, Robbery with theft, Extortion, Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to a prohibition order - two counts On November 25, 2020, the third involved person, identified as Scott Stephen McCallan, age 26 of Kingston, was arrested and charged with: Forcible confinement, Robbery with theft, Extortion, Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, Failure to comply with a probation order. The accused were remanded in custody for bail hearings ■
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• Santa Claus is coming to Nicole's Gifts on Saturday, December 5 from 11am to 2pm. Santa will be located in the parking lot between Nicole's Gifts and Revell Ford for a socially distanced Santa visit. Children will not be sitting on Santa's knee; however, Verona Hardware has lent a gayly decorated red truck for a cute and safe photo opportunity. Please bring your own camera. A mailbox will also be on site to accept Santa's letters. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you are feeling unwell, are awaiting Covid test results or think you may have been exposed, please stay home. • The Verona Free Methodist Church is gifting the Verona Community with a free take-out turkey dinner on Saturday, December 19th. Drive through pick-up will be available between the hours of 4 & 6pm at the side entrance of the church. Tickets for the free dinner are available at the church office (613-374-1232) and at both hardware stores in the village. Each dinner requires a ticket. Limited number of tickets are available. • There will be a Christmas Eve drive-in concert with the Proverbs at 6pm at Verona Free Methodist Church, December 24 . Come early for hot chocolate and popcorn. Wrap up in a blanket in your car. Enjoy! • Due to Covid-19, Christmas Day dinner at the Lions Centre has been cancelled. • Kids can write to Santa and get a reply. Here's Santa's address: • Santa Claus North Pole H0H 0H0 • Include a return address in your letter and Santa will send you a letter back. Don't miss the deadline. Send your Santa letters no later than December 10 to guarantee a reply before the holidays. • The Harrowsmith drive through Santa Claus "Parade of Lights" will be held on Saturday, December 12 from 5:30pm to 7pm at Centennial park. (see Harrowsmith column for details).
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• Help bring joy to families in need by contributing to a Christmas toy/food drive being held on December 5, 2020 from 11am to 2pm in the Foodland parking lot. New toys, clothing, gift cards, and non-perishable items will be collected for the Land O’Lakes Community Services Christmas Hamper Program. This essential program provides over 100 Christmas baskets each year to local families. Without donations, the cost for all these baskets would be approximately $10,000. Please give generously for others in our community. • Need to get some Christmas shopping done? Good news - the Joje Café is opening this weekend, Saturday December 5th and Sunday December 6th from 9am to 3pm. The gift shop will be open and the Cafe will have a limited menu. Visit their FB page to see some gift specials this week. “We miss everyone so much and can't wait to see you!” • NAEC Parent Council presents this year’s school’s annual Christmas Festival of Trees which will be hosted online and through a catalogue option. 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. There will be a link found on their FB page with the virtual catalogue for you to purchase tickets. You will be able to purchase tickets through e-mail order forms and payment through e-transfer. • Looking for something meaningful to do this Christmas, or maybe with the kids? Consider writing to a Canadian soldier. This small gesture can make a big difference! Send your greeting to: Any Canadian Armed Forces Member PO Box 5004 Stn. Forces Belleville, ON K8N 5W6. Many of us will spend this Christmas season with our families in one way or another. However, many will not and sending them a greeting will mean a great deal to them. With the pandemic, this Christmas season may be tough. • A FRIENDLY VOICE/UNE VOIX AMICALE is here for you! This is a phone line for seniors who are 55 and over, living in Ontario, who may be suffering from loneliness and/or isolation. They are happy to have conversations to encourage and support seniors to engage in their community. If requested, they can assist seniors by providing contact information for local services and programs from publicly accessible information sources. They are open Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Give them a call at 613-692-9992 or 1-855-892-9992.
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• Attention, parents and caregivers: playgroup is back!!! Denbigh Playgroup happens at the Addington Highlands Community Centre gym, Tuesdays from 9:30 to 12 noon. This space allows room for science, art, physical activity, pretend play and more. Please register with Morgan at 613336-8934 ext 257 or morganw@larc4kids.com. Spaces are limited and no drop-ins are permitted at this time. • The next day the Denbigh Foodbank will be open is Tuesday, December 8th at 11am. Please contact Gail at 613333-2224 ahead of time. The foodbank is located at the Community Centre at 31 Central Street. COVID rules are in place. The Denbigh Community Food Bank would like to thank everyone for their continued support with monetary and food donations. • The students of NAEC are proud to be a part of our community and are happy to give back to their local community. As of December 1st, donations are being collected at North Addington Education Centre to support the Land O' Lakes Community Services Hamper Program and Food Drive
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• ATTENTION: All businesses, churches, agencies, sports groups, music/dance groups or families are invited to take part in the drive through Harrowsmith “Parade of Lights” on December 12th from 5:30pm until 7pm at Centennial Park. Let's all participate in this drive though parade. Please enter via the Notre Dame St. entrance and arrive at the park no later than 5:15 pm to set up. Float participants must provide their own power supply either by generator or power packs. This event has been approved by the KFL&A Health Unit and South Frontenac Township and will meet the Covid restrictions. Please leave a text message/call 613-484-2733 or send us an email at harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com to let us know if you plan to have a float/display in the parade. • The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club invites everyone to the drive through Harrowsmith “Parade of Lights” on Saturday, December 12th from 5:30pm to 7pm at Centennial Park. Come out and enjoy the lighted floats which will be stationary in the park. Cars will be directed throughout the park. Please enter via the Notre Dame Street entrance only. • Craft vendors will be at Sydenham Drugsmart Pharmacy, 4375 Mill St., from now until December 24th to do your Christmas shopping. The hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 am-4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm. The vendors will be set up at the back of the drugstore. Come out & support our local crafters! Great gift ideas! • Happy birthday, Cassandra Goodberry, on Dec. 5th! Hope you have a great day!
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• Henderson United and their sister United Churches at Arden and Mountain Grove are progressing through December and preparing spiritually for Christmas. On Dec. 13, they will celebrate white gift Sunday by asking folks to bring in hats, mitts, scarves that will be given out through area schools, so if you are able to respond, the church says thanks. The church offers in person worship (8:45am) with social distancing and all Covid protocols, and also virtual worship is offered on-line.
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• Storrington Lions Club & Christmas Goodwill! The club has donated five iPads and an iPen to the residents of Brooks Landing Retirement Home. The club also made the following donations: $2,500 to Child Life Specialists with the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation to purchase gift cards to assist children confined to hospital and their families ( ie Tim Horton’s, Dollar Store, Toys R’ Us and Walmart); $2,500 to Fairmount Home for the Aged; $2,500 to Battersea United Church Food Bank; $2,500 to
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here are dozens of churches, groups and organisations, and individuals who take the time every year to organise or participate in community events during the Christmas season. The Northern Happenings page in the Frontenac News is usually completely full in our late November and early December editions with parades, concerts, sales, tree lighting, and other unique annual events. This year the only list that is long is the list of cancelled events, from the 101 nativities at the Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, to the Festival of Trees in Sharbot Lake, the Frontenac Chorus and Trinity United Church choir concerts in Verona, and Santa’s in person visits in Northbrook, Plevna, Sharbot Lake, Harrowmsith, Sydenham and beyond. Fortunately, in a way, anyone who thought at all about Christmas back in September or October, knew that there was no point doing the usual preparation work for events that were certain to be cancelled. Instead, everyone began thinking about what kinds of events were possible, and as we head into early December, those events are up and running. Northern Happenings is still rather sad looking this week, but that is a but deceptive, because many of the virtual events that are happening are taking place over a two or three week period and don’t fit neatly in the Northern Happenings calendar. Here is an incomplete list of what is happening. There are three parades (or sort of parades) set for the next two Saturdays. The North Frontenac Parade is the traditional lonest parade in Eastern Ontario, travelling from the township office, and following 506/509 through Plevna and all the way to the Ompah Hall. It is a parade of lights starting at 6pm on December 5. In Sharbot Lake, there is no actual parade, but Santa will
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the goal to encourage more recycling by increasing the cost of not recycling to protect the environment? These are all good goals, but what else will happen along with the user pay solution? Some people think that if you use it you should pay, specifically the more you dump, the more you pay. If we need to recover costs more transparently, then a separate charge for garbage as a fee rather than leaving it as part of taxes is a solution. Finally, if we want to divert more to recycling, increasing the cost of garbage may have that effect. The direct impact of a purchase tag system will be those least and those most able to pay will pay the same. Libertarians probably support this, others left of them do not. The problem is that if garbage costs are high and/or increasing, or if recycling is not going to recycling, direct charging for tags will have a large number of unintended consequences. Specifically, illegally dumped trash will go up way more than we think and so will the burning of garbage. It isn’t that I don’t support recy-
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He has been running the business from the home in Henderson that he shares with his wife Holly, and their children. “With COVID, a lot of things changed. The racing season fell apart this year, and 2021 does not look promising, and that gave me the opportunity to focus on the parts business. Having a storefront gives me a public profile, and it is easier for people to find me and get the parts and since I keep my overhead low, I keep my prices competitive for the market in the community and the region,” he said. For motorcycle parts he works with brands such as Muppo, Motor Forza, Intact, Accosato, and Gandini, and provides the same expertise to the ATV and Snowmobile industries. “I have customers from far and wide for motorcycle parts, and with the trail development through here ATV's have becoming touring vehicles as well. When the store is open people can drop in or call, and they can always contact me through the website and pickup here. I also ship out parts.” James is also developing relationships with local mechanics who work on ATV's and snow machines to provide further support for his customers. Mako Performance is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. The phone number is 613-777-8891, toll free 1-855-207-2407, and Mako can be contact through the website, Makoperformance.ca ■
NORTH FRONTENAC FOOD BANK - THANK YOU The North Frontenac Food Bank would especially like to thank the many private donors who have donated in 2020 during the Covid Pandemic. Your donations are important to us and greatly appreciated. A special thank you to those in our community who are always there to help us throughout the year. We have been truly blessed by our community and beyond. Sharbot Lake District Lions Club W.A. Robinson Asset Management Shabot Obaadijwan First Nation the Sharbot Group-Kevin Browne Royal Canadian S.L. Legion Branch 425 Kingston & Area CommunityFrontenac Lodge #621 Foundation. Rosen Foundation Seed to Sausage-Mike McKenzie Sharbot Lake Pub & Inn Mike Dean Local Grocer–Gordon Dean Villages Beautiful-Festival of Trees Sharbot Lake Pharmacy Parham Happy Travellers Township of Central Frontenac CN Railroaders in the Community Mayor Frances Smith FEED ONTARIO County of Frontenac Food Banks Canada Heritage Festival – Talent Show Partners in Mission Food Bank Heritage Festival – “Empty Bowls” Youth Philanthrope Initiative Heritage Potters- Canada Helps Arden Pottery Mayflower Lodge 297 IOOF Water’s Edge Pottery Ladies Auxiliary Branch 496 District 4 Recreation Committee Rural Frontenac Community Services Limestone District School Board CUPE Local 1480 Granite Ridge Education Center Limestone District Occasional Teachers Bedford Jam Elementary Teachers Federation ETFO Arden Seniors Happy Gang Retired Teachers Ontario RTO Sharbot Lake 39’ers OPP Frontenac Snow Road Community Assn. Eagle Lake Property Owners Assn. Sharbot Lake Property Owners Assn. Mosque Lake Cottage Assn. Arden United Church Maplegrove United Church Parham Free Methodist Church Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church St. James Major Catholic Church Snow Road United Church St. James Catholic Women’s League St. Andrew’s Anglican Church St. James Major Catholic School United Church of Sharbot Lake Snow Road & Elphin Presbyterian Church
And to all of our North Frontenac Food Bank Volunteers, Thank You!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!
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National Prize Goes To Hook’s Castle Customer
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JUNK REMOVAL JUNK REMOVAL, etc. 10 and 18 cubic yard box rentals, You load, we load. Buying scrap vehicle.. 613-336-0708, 613-305-3775, synwin02@gmail.com
SERVICES D. RIDDELL Welding and Fabrication – for all your welding and fabrication needs. Specialising in stainless steel and aluminium. Mobile. 613-483-5183 FRONTENAC SNOW PLOWING. Fully insured, reliable, dependable. Free quotes. Frontenacplowing@gmail.com 613-929-6944. Covid discounts!!! 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. Competitive prices! 8½” x 11” Black & White 25¢ ea; Colour copies 60¢ ea. 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 ROOFING, SHINGLES – STEEL, 30 years experience, serving Elphin, Snow Road, Sharbot Lake & area. Contact Todd Gursby for estimates, 613-278-1300
COMING EVENTS Xmas Craft Sale – December 3 and 10 at Sydenham Drugsmart Pharmacy. Come and see all the x-mas wreathes, balls, and light up Christmas Cards. For more information call 613-532-5454. Call to view anytime at 4225 East St. Meadowood Trailer Park, Verona.
January 15, 2021 February 5, 2021 February 19, 2021 (Special Budget) February 26, 2021 March 19, 2021 April 16, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 28, 2021 June 18, 2021 July 16, 2021 August 20, 2021 September 10, 2021 October 1, 2021 October 22, 2021 November 19, 2021 December 10, 2021 Agendas and Minutes will be posted on the Township’s Website at www.northfrontenac.com. If you require additional information, please contact the undersigned. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager 613-479-2231 ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
astle Building Centres are a Canada wide network of independent stores, and this summer Castle ran a Weekend Warrior contest, with a pretty rich prize, worth $25,000. Lori Noonan, who lives in St. Catherine’s but spends a lot of time at her cottage on Marble Lake and is a customer at Hook’s Castle in Cloyne, entered the contest at Hook’s and ended up being the grand prize winner. Of the three options for prizes, Lori chose a boat
The only problem was that Hook’s does not carry boats. “Castle talked to me about bringing in a boat from a store in Brockville, but I suggested that since the boat is going to be stored and serviced at Smart’s Marina anyway, maybe they can source it for Lori.” Castle management agreed, and Steve and Pauline Smart were happy to get the boat for Lori, and brought it to Hook’s for the celebratory hand-off and photo-op. ■
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will take place this Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade will leave the township office at 6pm, making its way east along 506/509 and ending at the Ompah Community Centre. Please practice social distancing, or stay in your car, when watching the parade. Due to the pandemic, the Children's Christmas Party has been cancelled. If you would like to enter a float in the parade, contact Dillon Boles at 613-650-7746.
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WANTED TO BUY WANTED – BEEF CATTLE, any type. 613353-2460 STANDING TIMBER, firewood, pine, cedar, bush lots. Free quotes, cash paid. Call 613279-2154.
WANTED TO RENT SEEKING 2-3 bedroom house/apartment for rent in Sydenham Ontario, close to High School. Please contact Jennifer 613-561-4413.
2021 Council Meeting Dates Take Notice That the Council of The Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will be holding their 2021 Regular Council Meetings at 9:00 a.m. as follows:
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married to the late Don. • We enjoyed an afternoon of cards as Laurie, a friend of resident, Doreen Woods played euchre. • Frank Antoine celebrates a birthday this week.
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 FRESH EGGS – Highway 38 and Holleford Road. 1st house past Firehall, 4798 Holleford. 613-372-2960 SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Seacans Storage Containers, 7ft 10ft 20ft 40ft 45ft Steel garden sheds call 613-354-8744 or online http:// IngeniousStorage.com
L to R - Tracy Hook, Bruce Holman (Castle rep), Lori Noonan(with her dog), Doug Keeling (Castle Rep) and Steve Smart.
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Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com 613-479-2570 Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca 613-479-2855 • 'Tis the beginning of the Christmas season. Christmas music and Salvation Army kettles in the stores, decorations on homes and at the Community Centre, and the annual Christmas Light Display at Riverhill Farm. It is a Christmas tradition in many families to visit the well over 120,000 bulbs as they light up the night. The singing Christmas Trees is always a favourite. This year, it is a drivethrough event due to the pandemic. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5-8 pm you can get hot fresh mini donuts and go on a wagon ride (socially distancing in place). Admission is by donation in one of the boxes around the property. To get there, take River Road out of Ompah to Struthadam Road and follow the glow in the night sky. • The North Frontenac Santa Claus Parade
Township of Central Frontenac
Winter Control Operations
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Parking on Township Roads In the interest of public safety and in accordance with By-Law #28-08, any vehicle or object parked on any road or highway maintained by the Township of North Frontenac shall be subject to removal and impounding at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle.
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is an invitation by the Township of Central Frontenac to prospective respondents to submit quotations for the following project.
Mailboxes The Township will not be held responsible for damage to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, other objects or fixtures located within the Township road allowances when these items interfere with the snow plowing of Township roads. Deposit of Snow onto Public Roads Under Section 181, Chapter H. 8 of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, no person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the Township.
Installation of a Radon Mitigation System Municipal Office, 1084 Elizabeth St. Bid documents available at the Municipal Office or biddingo.com Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting: December 07, 2020 1:00 PM Deadline for Questions: December 08, 2020 4:00 PM Deadline for Issuing Addenda: December 09, 2020 4:00 PM Submission Deadline: December 14, 2020 3:00 PM Anticipated Execution of Agreement: December 17, 2020
For any questions, please contact:
For project specifications or questions contact:
Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng. Public Works Manager Ext. 230 publicworks@northfrontenac.ca
Manager of Development Services Andy Dillon 613-279-2935 Ext. 226 adillon@centralfrontenac.com
Public Notice Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and sell part of the road allowance as set out and described as follows: All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 6, Concession 12, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R-22300; All That Part of the Shoreline Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 17, Plan 1202, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-10981; All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 276, Registered Plan 1044, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 2 on Registered Plan 13R-22146; All That Part of the Shore Road Allowance lying in front of Lot 29, Concession 9, geographic Township of Barrie, Township of North Frontenac, County of Frontenac being Part 1 on Registered Plan 13R9224. The proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on December 11, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. To obtain further information or to provide comments on the proposed By-law, please contact the undersigned prior to the Council Meeting. Dated this 1st day of December, 2020 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 6648 Road 506 Plevna, ON. K0H 2M0 Tel: (613) 479-2231 or 1-800-234-3953 Fax: (613) 479-2352 Email: clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca
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Friday December 4
BATTERSEA - FOOD HAMPER DROP OFF 4:30pm-6:30pm. Battersea United Church. Help fill baskets for local families. Donations of food, personal items, household supplies, or money, all appreciated. INVERARY - FOOD BANK DRIVE 1pm-4pm. Storrington Lions Hall. Sponsored by Storrington Lion’s Club SHARBOT LAKE - ROAST BEEF DINNER 3:30pm. Sharbot Lake Legion. $13. Second to last supper of the year. Doors open at 3:30pm, dinner at 5:30, takeout at 6pm. SHARBOT LAKE TREE LIGHTING & LUMINARY LIGHTS. Guest include, Mayor Frances Smith, Town Crier Paddy O’Conner, Danka
What’s Up in the Night Sky? – December 2020 by Fred Barrett
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ne marvelous meteor shower and another OK shower grace our sky this December. The first is the Geminid shower and it’s one of the best of the best each year. It peaks on the evening of the 13th and it’s our luck that the waning Moon is the slimmest crescent just before being a new Moon on the 14th. The shower is active from the 4th to the 17th. The radiant is just above Castor at the top of the constellation Gemini, the twins. Bright stars Castor and Pollux represent the ‘heads’ of the twins. Gemini rises in the east about 8 pm but good viewing really begins around 10 pm when the radiant has risen higher in the sky. Remember though, that the meteor trails close to the radiant will be shorter since the meters are coming directly at you. It’s better to watch for meteors more than 30 degrees away from the radiant where the perspective will allow you to catch longer trails. The radiant will be overhead by 1 am. The maximum hourly rate could reach about 150 meteors per hour under ideal conditions and that includes dim meteors too. A more likely count is about 100 meteors per hour.
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Brewer and Sister of the Drums. Live stream of the tree and caboose lighting will be available for viewing.
Sat Dec 5 – Sun Dec 6
KALADAR - JOJE CAFE GIFT SHOP 9am-6pm. Joje Cafe (corner of Hwy 41 and Hwy7). The Gift shop will be open and the Cafe will have a limited menu. Visit their FB page to see some gift specials this week.
Saturday December 5
NORTHBROOK - FOOD DRIVE 11am-2pm. Northbrook Foodland. To benefit Land O’Lakes Community Services Food hamper program. New toys, clothing, gift cards and non-perishables will be collected. PLEVNA - NORTH FRONTENAC SANTA CLAUS PARADE 6pm. North Frontenac Township Office. Leaving the Township Office and making its way East on the 506-509 and ending at the Ompah Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to participate with a float in the parade, please contact Dillon Boles 613-650-7746 SANTA VISITS SHARBOT LAKE 2pm-4pm. Santa and his elves will be waiting to wave and gift you as you dirve by the Township parking lot. Hosted by Tina Hillocks Cleaning Services. VERONA - SANTA AT NICOLE’S GIFTS 11am-2pm. Nicole’s Gifts.
The second shower is the Ursids. The radiant is above the dipper in the asterism called the Big Dipper that is part of the Ursid Major or Big Bear constellation. The Ursids peak on the night of December 22/23. Unfortunately, a first quarter Moon will hinder decent observation of this shower. Although the Ursids are considered a smallish shower with a maximum rate of about 30 per hour, I always go out for several nights to see to see what might turn up. The Ursids sometimes have a surge in their numbers. Our last views of Jupiter and Saturn for several months will be spectacular. They will be low in the southwest just after sunset and about 2 degrees apart. They will be near 20 degrees above the horizon around 6 pm. They set around 8:30 pm. But this show continues. On the 21st they will appear to almost touch. They are so close and as a perfect companion, a waxing crescent Moon sits just 5 degrees below them. Earthshine will light up the dark side of the Moon in such a way that you will be able to see the whole moon. You have to go to where you have a clear view to the southwest horizon and you have to be watching almost exactly 30 minutes after sunset to enjoy this stunning conjunction. A low power telescope will let you see both planets in your field of view; that’s how close they are. Of course, binoculars will provide you with a wonderful view too. Minutes after, the 2 planets and the Moon set. I always tell you to follow Jupiter’s
Villages Beautiful presents:
Luminaries Friday Dec 4 5-8 pm Sharbot Lake Village
Santa will be located in the parking lot between Nicole’s Gifts and Revell Ford for a socially distanced Santa visit. COVID-19 protocols apply
Sunday December 6
SHARBOT LAKE - CHURCH SERVICE 11am. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.
Monday December 7
BATTERSEA - FOOD HAMPER DROP OFF 4:30pm-6:30pm. Battersea United Church. Help fill baskets for local families. Donations of food, personal items, household supplies, or money, all appreciated.
Saturday December 12
HARROWSMITH - HARROWSMITH SANTA CLAUS “PARADE OF LIGHTS” 5:30pm-7pm. Centennial Park. Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club invites Businesses, Groups, and Families to participate. If you would like to be involved by doing a ‘light up’ Christmas themed display please contact the Club at ‘harrowsmithsanta@gmail.com’ ATTN: Parade Committee or Jennifer at 613-484-2273 (leave a message).
Sunday December 13
SHARBOT LAKE - CHURCH SERVICE 9am. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church.
dancing Moons and this month is no exception but don’t forget Saturn. Saturn has a whole set of viewable moons that are so often overshadowed by its rings. Look to the southwest just before dawn on the 12th. A very thin crescent Moon seems to float just above an alarmingly bright Venus. Mars remains a beautiful sight during the month as it rises higher in the south. Highlights for December 7: Last Quarter Moon, 12 - Moon at perigee – 359,672 Kms. The Moon passes about 1 degree above Venus at dawn in the southeast. 13: Geminid meteor shower peaks. 14: New Moon. Total solar eclipse in Chile occurs – nothing for us to see, sadly. 21: Winter Solstice occurs at 5:02 am EST. This is the longest night of the year. December 24: The Moon is at apogee – 402,660 Kms. Oh yes, it’s also Christmas eve. December 29: Full Moon. This Moon is known as the Full Cold Moon or the Full Long Nights Moon. I’m not looking forward to December’s long cold, dark nights – the start of many until spring. But my fireplace is friendly and warm on a blizzardy evening and hauling in wood is good exercise I think … My biceps look pretty big by April!! Well, sort of… That’s a wrap. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Remember, it’s always a great month for looking up ■
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Denbigh Landfill Site Not Likely To Improve, Transfer Station May Be Best Plan By Craig Bakay
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he future of the Denbigh dump is anything but rosy as outlined in a special (online) meeting of Addington Highlands Council held Tuesday morning. The meeting was held to update Council on the status of the dump following a meeting Nov. 27 of the tech-oriented personnel who have been monitoring the site since its “temporary” closure in 2007. Consultant Deirdre Johnson of Johnson Environmental said the main issues are iron, manganese, dissolved organic carbon and hardness. “The sediments are quite saturated,” she said. “The iron gets close to the surface and oxidizes. “Hydes Creek is showing an impact.” MOEF compliance officer Craig Dobiech said despite all the work that’s been done at the site, including a leachate evaporation pond, there’s still an impact from
the site. “The Ministry’s not saying ‘you should not try for an expansion’ but the site is still seeing a lot of water and it’s going to be a big challenge,” Dobiech said. Johnson said that essentially, the site is in a valley and water runs down off a hill to the landfill. There is no clay cap under the site like there is in Kaladar and as such, the water runs under the landfill. “It wasn’t common to have a clay cap when the site was opened,” she said. “You can do things but you can’t prevent the water coming in. “Taking everything out and putting in a clay cap isn’t a practical option. “You could put lots of money into it and the fundamental problem would still be there.” Eventually, like all Ontario landfills, the site will have to be capped and closed, Dobiech said.
“So, the likelihood of us being successful (in a reopening plan) is less than 50 per cent?” said Dep. Reeve Tony Fritsch. “It sounds like a pretty significant gamble.” Roads and waste supervisor Brett Reavie suggested the site’s future might be a transfer station. “A transfer station would be relatively minor to set up,” said Fritsch. “The water situation is not going to go away,” said Reeve Henry Hogg. “And we’ve already spent a lot of money there.” Dobiech said he’s expecting memos from his groundwater scientific personnel in the very near future, which he said he would forward along to the Township.■
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CARDBOARD, ONCE AGAIN With Christmas coming and the increase in on-line ordering, whether it be your groceries or presents for family members, there is much more cardboard being accumulated than normal. Please REMEMBER that any cardboard or clean packing styrofoam put out for recycle collection must be cut, flattened and tied/taped into bundles no more than 3’ X 2’ X 8” in size. By tying or taping the bundle, many more bundles can fit in the recycle truck and the boxes do not *reform* themselves once thrown in taking up extra space. Remove all staples and tape and put out no more than Three (3) bundles per pickup (again, watch the sizes!) Packing Styrofoam means the blocks that you would get around a small appliance, not packing peanuts or construction styrofoam. Any more than Three (3) bundles or any loose multiples of 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 or styrofoam may be taken to Kingston Area Recycling, 196 Lappans Lane, at no cost to South Frontenac residents.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RECREATION COMMITTEES We are looking for community members who are passionate about South Frontenac and have a keen interest in engaging with the broader community to improve recreation and leisure services. • Recreation and Leisure Facilities Committee – One (1) position available • Community Programming and Events committee – Three (3) positions available Learn more about these exciting opportunities to get involved on the website under News and Public Notices. Applications will be received before 3:00 pm on December 18, 2020.
WINTER HOURS, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT Upcoming hours will be December 10th (this will be the only date in December) 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
NOTICE OF UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE CLOSING Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and transfer ownership of a Township owned road allowances as follows: Location 1 - Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between Concession 9 & 10, Lot 20, District of Storrington. The subject portion of the unopened road allowance is located near the end of Christel Lane on a large peninsula located on Dog Lake. Location 2 - Portion of the Unopened Road Allowance between Concession 2 & 3, Lot 17, District of Bedford. The subject portion of the unopened road allowance is located near the end of Sneddon Lane on a large peninsula located on Bobs Lake, Buck Bay. The proposed unopened road allowance closings will come before Council for consideration at the regular meeting to be held in virtually via Zoom on January 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. At that time, Council will hear, in person, any individual who claims that his or her land would be prejudicially affected and who has applied to be heard. Any comments or concerns to the Township would be appreciated, in writing to the undersigned, before the above noted date. Further documentation pertaining to this proposed unopened road allowance closure and sale can be found at: https:// www.southfrontenac.net/planning-applications/
ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM APPLICATIONS – BUILDING SERVICES As of November 18, 2020, the South Frontenac Development Services Department will begin accepting new applications for On-Site sewage Systems under Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code. Earlier this year, South Frontenac was notified by Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health that they would stop delivering On-Site Sewage System Services to the Township at the end of 2020. In response, South Frontenac Council made the decision that the Township will assume this responsibility and deliver On-Site Sewage Systems going forward. New applications and inquiries for sewage systems should be directed to Building staff via 613-376-3027x2226 or via email building@southfrontenac.net. Further information is available on the Township website at: https://www.southfrontenac.net/ en/living-here/building.aspx
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.
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-for-business/ virtual-committee-of-adjustment-meetings.aspx
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.
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. Pre-consultation meetings will occur by phone or via zoom, and will not be held in person at this time.
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.
TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Committee of the Whole – December 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation • Committee of Adjustment – December 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Electronic Public Participation • Council Meeting – December 15, 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. JOB POSTING 20-22-FD - VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER Are you interested in giving back to your community? Do you have a passion for serving others? South Frontenac Fire & Rescue is seeking individuals with a drive to provide lifesaving services in an exciting and meaningful way. Volunteer Fire Fighters serve the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. Incumbents will be responsible for all fire suppression activities that are necessary to save life and property. In this role, you will be responsible for combating, extinguishing and/or preventing fires by rapidly and efficiently performing these varied duties as required under emergency conditions. Volunteer Fire Fighters will work in conditions frequently involving considerable hazards; you will provide emergency medical response and aid, and perform rescue/extrication operations where necessary to prevent loss of life or further injury. Firefighters are also involved in fire safety, fire prevention, and public education activities. The full job posting and job description can be found on the Township website under Town Hall/Careers. Deadline for applications is Monday, December 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm Please note: Previous applicants will be required to resubmit their application for consideration in this recruitment drive.
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
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/southfrontenac-halls for the latest information.
THINGS TO DO Hoiday Lights Contest Residents of the Township of South Frontenac are encouraged to decorate their yards and houses for the holiday season and enter the South Frontenac Shines Holiday Lights Contest. Entries well be evaluated by a panel of judges in two categories; the Winter Wonderland Award (best overall theme), and the Clark Griswold Award (over the top decorations). A third category, the Elf’s Choice Award, will be awarded to the house with the most ‘likes’ on the Township’s Facebook post of the entries. The winning house in each category will win a $75 gift certificate to a local business of their choosing. Entry to the contest closes December 9th. For more details and to enter visit www.southfrontenac.net/en/things-to-do/sports-and-activities.aspx or contact Amanda at 613-376-3027 Ext. 4447. HARROWSMITH SANTA CLAUS – PARADE OF LIGHTS The Harrowsmith S&A Club proudly presents the 2020 Harrowsmith Santa Claus “Parade of Lights” December 12th at Centennial Park from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm This will be a Drive Through Parade. The twist is that the parade doesn’t move but the spectators do! From the safety of your car, you will get to drive through Light Up displays from Organizations, Businesses and even community members. If you are interested in submitting a display or float contact the S&A Club at 613-372-0917 for more details or email harrowsmithsanda@gmail.com
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Legion Corner
By June Crawford – President Sharbot Lake Legion e would like to thank all the local community for their generous contributions to the Poppy Campaign this year. Due to COVID-19, we were unable to be visible in the community with our Poppy tagging. However, your generous contributions netted us over $3200 from poppies and donations. The Remembrance Day Ceremony went rather well, in-spite-of the Pandemic and associated protocols. The Legion was honoured to have Evelyn Killingbeck represent the Silver Cross Mother. Wreaths were donated and pre-laid in memory of our Veterans. If I have forgotten to name anyone, I do apologize. Thank you to the following wreath donors: Simon Spanchak on behalf of the Federal Government - Bill Kennedy on behalf of the Province of Ontario -Mayor Frances Smith, Central Township - Comrade Ty Seeley on behalf of Zone G1 Commander - Comrade Carl Beattie on behalf of the Legion Charter Members. Wreaths were also presented by: Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church, Sharbot Lake 39er’s, Sharbot Lake Lions Club, Community Living, St. James Major Catholic Church, and RBC Sharbot Lake Branch The annual Remembrance Day Poster, Essay or Poem contest was open to the local schools in Sharbot Lake and Verona and to home-schooled children. Thank you to all the children who participated. All entries are winners; however, only the first-place winner can go forward to the Zone level. First place winners for each category: Essay: Primary - Aidan McMahon, Prince Charles. Poems: Junior – Poppy Miller, Prince Charles. Intermediate Poems: Brycen Byles, GREC Black & White Posters: Primary - Doniniq Donnelly, St. James Major. Junior - Poppy Miller, Prince Charles; and Intermediate - Logan Chiasson, GREC. Colour Posters: Primary – Sophie Ivall, Prince Charles. Junior – Savanna Rose Harrington Durst, Prince Charles. ■
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C4 Convenience in Arden
By Jeff Green t has been a long haul for Barb and Derek Matson and their dream of bringing a store back to the Village of Arden. Halladay’s store closed in 2008, and the only option for groceries since then, has been through the Arden Legion, which stepped in to provide bread, milk, eggs, and a few other staples, after that. “We started planning this two years ago, and it took a long time to get everything in place,” said Barb from the store last week. They were slowed down by zoning requirements in 2019, and finally got started building in March of 2020, just before COVID hit. “Luckily, we had taken out a building permit at the beginning of March, so we could work in April and May,” she said. But the pandemic also messed with the supply chain and the trusses and rafters for the store did not arrive until June. Undaunted, the C4 chip truck opened for the summer and did a brisk business. In September, the gas pumps were ready to open, with gas and diesel for vehicles, and coloured diesel for farm machinery and home use. Then, the store opened in October, and provides groceries, Reid’s Dairy products, household and personal items, and local products 7 days a week for the local and regional market. The store is open from 7am-7pm, 6 days a week, and 9am-7pm on Sundays. Pizza is available from
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Thursday to Sunday and from Monday to Wednesday there are different soups or stews available each day. From the chip truck, to the gas, and now at the convenience/takeout food store, the response has been better than the Matson’s had expected. While doing it all with a mask on, during a pandemic, is not what they had envisioned, they feel that the community has responded in perhaps a stronger way because of the situation. “I think people appreciated that we got the store open during the COVID-19 year, so they don’t have to travel as much during this time. People have made a point to shop here, and we are here to respond to their needs as much as we can, in a small space.” The store is located on a 14 acre parcel of land, however, so while the road frontage is limited, the Matson’s can build out behind the store-front, as they develop the business
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over time. An LCBO outlet, larger gift store, even a dog park could be coming in future years. “Arden has needed a store for years now. The Legion came through for the community in a big way. I don’t know what we would have done if they hadn’t stepped up when they did. A full store, with fuel, is something the community was lacking.” The Matson’s don’t know what their first year would have been like without the pandemic.
“We have nothing to compare our sales with because we are so new, but we know that as long as we are busy and people are responding to us in a positive way, we must be on the right track,” said Barb. While the store opened in October, with a long winter ahead, she thinks it might turn out to be good timing. “We have a long time to get ready for next summer, and we will be ready when the cottage crowd comes back in large numbers.” ■
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