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December 17, 2020

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2020 has been hard on everyone

very year we put the call out to local schools about our Christmas drawing contest. We rarely hear anything back, and each year as we are putting out the second to last paper of the year we wonder if we will get any drawings from the schools. This year was no different. The deadline we set was December 11, and as of the morning of December 8th we had heard from only one teacher who wanted some drawings picked up. By the time the10th rolled around, we had drawings from 8 schools, sometimes one class in a school and sometimes multiple classes. We had more drawings to judge than ever before. We did ask the students to focus on a message of hope this year, and the drawings reflect that, but more than a few of them are poignant reminders that, as resilient as children are, they feel the same stresses that their parents and grandparents feel over the pandemic, that has dominated our lives this year. Things that used to be so simple: visiting

friends, seeing grandparents, playing sports, are either difficult or impossible. We all need to do our best to look after each other right now. We decided that, in addition to the contest winning drawings, we would reproduce some that deal directly with COVID-19. They can be found on page 14. At the Frontenac News, it has been a hard year as well. A rewarding year, but a hard one. When the pandemic hit, we did not know what we would be reporting on. Would we have anything to cover when all public events were cancelled? Would we have access to how decisions were being made, when in person council meetings were cancelled? How would we finance all of this when many of our advertisers were not operating? It turned out that there has been a lot to cover. The businesses in our communities have figured out how to remain viable and relevant, even those that have faced serious obstacles, and people have come

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to realise that when push came to shove, it was the retail and service businesses in their own communities who have been there for them. At the News, we have been lucky enough to be able to chronicle all of this, and we have ourselves been supported by our readers. We ask those readers that can afford to, to voluntarily support us, and they have this year, in greater numbers than before, and we have been supported by the business community and the local municipalities as well and have remained financially viable. Each year when we approach our final paper of the year, I find myself getting tired. It's as if the prospect of a couple of weeks without the grind of putting out a paper reminds me that putting out a paper each week is pretty tiring. But this year, I am feeling it that much more, and I know I am not alone in this. You can see it in the students drawings, and you would see it in the faces of the people you meet on the street, if you could see their faces. All of the protocols, all of the information,

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School bus companies fear RFP will kill their businesses by Jeff Green tarting in 2009, many of the school bus consortia in Ontario responded to a directive from the provincial government to establish a competitive process for busing contracts by setting out Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. As these processes rolled out across Ontario, many of the smaller, local, bus companies, that have been the backbone of the school busing industry in rural Ontario, have lost contracts and ended up going out of business, accelerating a trend towards national and multinational corporations taking over the industry. Last month, Tri-Board Transportation, which oversees busing contracts for the Limestone District School Board, the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, and the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board, announced that it was planning to issue an RFP for the 2021 school year, sometime at the end of November or early in December. Last week, Tri-Board indicated that the RFP will be released on or around December 11. The Tri-Board School Bus Operators Association says that the RFP will result in the closure of up to 19 school bus companies in the region. “During the Kathleen Wynne years, over 110 small business operators across Ontario lost their businesses in these RFP processes,” said Sean Payne, owner of Martin's bus lines and the President of the Tri-Board School Bus Operators Association, last week. “We were hopeful that a Conservative, probusiness government would attempt to protect small businesses. We are urging MPP’s Daryl Kramp and Todd Smith to sit with us, to come up with a solution, before this RFP is issued. The busing RFP's that have rolled out across Ontario, have tended to be long, complicated documents, and have included large bundles of routes, and it is not surprising that they have resulted in two or three large contractors winning up all of the contracts, putting dozens of so called 'mom and pop' operators

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On the buses: School bus operators and drivers met across the road from Clarendon Central Public School Tuesday morning waiting to escort LDSB Director of Education Krishna Burra to the North Addington Education Centre to draw attention to proposed changes in how busing contracts are awarded. Photo/Craig Bakay undertaking a time consuming and disruptive process in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which time school bus companies are under extra stress, as a frontline service. These were raised as recently as Wednesday by members of the Board of Trustees at a Limestone District School Board meeting. Taylor said that the contract with Tri-Board operators ends in June of 2021 and has nothing in it that provides an opportunity for it to be extended. The contract came about in 2014, based on a court order. An attempt by Tri-Board Transportation to use an RFP process in 2012 and 2013, had been challenged in court. A judge ruled against Tri-Board and ordered that the 2014 contract be signed. “We need to do this now, because we need to have buses available in September of 2021 to bring kids to school,” said Taylor. The potential impact of national and multinational bus companies coming into a rural market is something that Peggy Muldoon, a driver for Dunham Transportation, knows from experience. She has been a school bus driver for 32 years, the last 12 in Sharbot Lake. Muldoon has worked for a number of companies, small and large, and not only does she prefer working for a locally based company, she has found that she can do a better job with a smaller company. “I used to live in Greely, near Ottawa, and the first company that I ever worked for was O’Brien’s Transportation, which was owned by Dan O’Brien. He was there every morning and every evening when we picked up and dropped off our bus, and he used to fol-

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December 17, 2020

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This holiday season needs to be diﬀerent. The safest way to celebrate indoors is only with the people who live in your home. People who live alone can get together only with one other home. Gatherings with friends and extended family can carry an increased risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. Consider celebrating outdoors or virtually with others that are not part of your household. Know the gathering limits in your area before you choose to entertain with family and friends indoors. Indoor gatherings are not permitted in regions in Grey- Lockdown. For all gatherings with anyone you do not live with: • maintain 2 metres physical distance

"Video contradicts MPP Hillier's Version of Son's Tasering" by Jeff Greene 10/10/20 is another criticism/attack on our MPP using a blurred and illegible image supposedly as proof of the allegations made by Jeff Green. I am of course not surprised but I wonder if Jeff Green will soon be criticizing Randy Hillier's choice of socks and telling him what color of underwear he should don. I expect Jeff Green is a large "L" liberal and as such, can be expected to look for specks in Randy Hillier's eye in any application, however, this is getting to be ridiculous and I am wondering if this infatuation with Randy Hillier is slanting towards a fetish type of disorder. I have known our MPP a long time and in all the decades never known him to misrepresent anything but the kicker is with the wall to wall lies of "Mcsquinty" and "Wynniebag," I do not recall Mr. Green saying nary a word about those whoppers nor the criminality of both. Keep up the good work Jeff, your bias has well exposed you as a typical leftist. - Edward Kennedy

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The American Fitch credit rating agency's recent downgrading of Canada's credit rating was sadly predictable given the incompetent track record and history of this privately owned company (part of the Hearst media empire), and Canadians would do well to ignore the political posturings which invariably inform its frequently absurd pronouncements, as well as those of its fellow Wall Street lackeys, Moody's and Standard & Poor's. The latest piece of nonsense to emanate from this company (which, more appropriately, could be characterised as an item of "Fitch-on" - the aforesaid being the antonym of nonfiction), was entirely predictable given the recent decision by the Canadian government to bail out corporations, small businesses and individuals during the Covid pandemic rather than follow Fitch's social Darwinist preference for letting people starve to death as exemplified by our southern neighbours.

Canadians are currently blessed, in that at present, we're extremely fortunate to have a federal government, despite its many faults, whose ministers, exemplified particularly by the Deputy Prime Minister, have too much wisdom and expertise to buy into the 'balancing the books' nonsense flowing from institutions like Fitch! One thing for sure is that as we emerge from this crisis, we will be subjected to a growing cacophony of raucous calls for a return to austerity. This will be accompanied by moralizing platitudes about personal responsibility, restraint, fiscal rectitude, accountability, and a mythological and fallacious concern about burdening our grandchildren with debt, etc., etc.... And no doubt Fitch and their paymasters will still be pursuing their erstwhile activities, such as doling out triple A ratings to shady enterprises - as they did in the lead up to the 2008 recession - while simultaneously attempting to subvert and discredit elected democratic governments the world over, who are intent upon improving the health, education, living standards and security of their citizens. - Adrian O'Connell

School bus - continued from page 3 “It will be very hard for a large company to get and keep drivers on these rural routes. We drive for the money, of course, but also for the comradery. It is a family atmosphere now. The companies are part of the community, and once that is lost it will not be as good a service. It never is,” she said. Steve Dunham also pointed out that if the small companies that serve Frontenac County communities are pushed out of the school bus industry, the communities will also lose the charter services for community events. “We do about 250 trips a year for ball teams, seniors, all sorts of groups, and we keep the price really low. Cox Lines [another local bus company] does at least that many. I don’t think either of us can stay open without school bus contracts, so another important local service will be lost.”

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orth Frontenac Council was joined for its regular online meeting Friday morning by Doug Carr, chief negotiator for the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) land claim settlement and Jennifer Griffin, senior negotiator for land matters. Carr began his presentation by pointing out that as part of the 2016 agreement in principle, 117,500 acres of Crown Land would be transferred to the AOO. He noted that there were some “unique” areas in the proposal, most notably around Sharbot Lake and in North Frontenac, where a new Whiteduck Provincial Park has been proposed. “We’ve come up with a unique solution for protecting land that acknowledges the provincial government’s concern for public use of land,” he said. “By creating a provincial park, there would be higher protection for the land than if it remained Crown Land. “And, it wouldn’t be necessary to transfer ownership to the Algonquins.” Griffin said the total area of the park will be 26,770 acres after 1,668 acres were added and about 4,942 acres on the east side which are subject to existing mining claims under the Mining Act were removed from the consultation process. “We’ve spoken to folks from nine properties and notification is expected in early 2021,” she said. “The Algonquins will have input to the park management process (and) we don’t believe there are any plans for massive campgrounds.” Councillor Fred Fowler led off the Council question period by asking if current activities in the area would be allowed to continue. “Ski trails, hunting and trapping will continue,” she said. “The proposal is that hunting will be allowed subject to current rules (for hunting in provincial parks). “Access to trails will be maintained.” Dep. Mayor Gerry Martin then continued with a barrage of questions. “Will the Crown Land stewardship program still be allowed?” Martin said. “Under the land use permit, yes,” she said. “Tourist operators regularly send tourists to Crotch and Gull Lake, will that continue?” said Martin. “There have been no discussions but we’re aware of it,” Griffin said. “We’re happy to have further discussions.” Of particular concern for North Frontenac Council is the southeast portion of South Shore Road on Gull Lake from which several lanes provide access for residents such as Helen Lane and Jones Lane. “These roads were constructed and paid for by the property owners that use them about 20 years ago,” said Martin. “Who will maintain them (and) will they be used by park goers?” “We will be working with the property owners,” said Griffin. “There are at least four hunting camps that I know of in the area that have been in families for generations,” said Martin. “Will they be allowed to continue. “Under the Wildlife Conservation Act,” said Griffin.

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Coun. John Inglis asked what would happen if they receive input from the Gull Lake residents that they do not like the new boundaries. “It’s not a fait-accompli,” said Griffin. “We’re only at Step 2 of our process.” “My concern is that there are eyes on the developed part of the Crown Land,” said Coun. Vern Hermer. “In particular, our Land Use Permit. “Is that a bargaining chip?” “The LUP is unique,” Griffin said. “There is only one other in the province. “The Algonquins are very aware of that too.” “Will registered trap lines remain status quo?” asked Coun. Wayne Good. “Yes,” she said. Mayor Ron Higgins asked if a member of Council (and a staff member) could be part of the ongoing discussions and Carr said they’d consider it. “One of the concerns the Gull Lake residents have is that the Gull Lake Association would like to have input,” said Higgins. “Will there be a public meeting?” “If we hadn’t had the pandemic, we’d have had an open house,” Carr said. “What we’d like is for people to read over the material and respond to it — like an open house.” The deadline for responding has been extended to Jan. 25, 2021, he said. The following links are the material that Carr was referring to. Updated information about the provincial lands that are be-

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Arden............................. Wanda Harrison................335-3186 Battersea / Storrington.. Amanda Pantrey...............353-6653 Cloyne / Northbrook...... Nancy Skipper Denbigh......................... Angela Bright....................333-1901 Godfrey.......................... Stefan Duerst....................374-1710 Harrowsmith.................. Marilyn Goodberry.............372-0917 Henderson..................... Jean Brown.......................336-2516 Inverary......................... Judy Borovskis..................353-1768 Maberly-Bolingbroke..... Karen Prytula....................325-1354 Mississippi..................... Pearl Killingbeck...............278-2127 Mountain Grove............. Marilyn Meeks...................279-3209 Ompah........................... Linda Rush........................479-2570 Parham-Tichbome......... Colleen Steele...................375-6219 Marily Seitz........................479-2855 Christine Teal....................375-6525 Perth Road.................... Peter Bird..........................353-7303 Plevna........................... Rhonda Watkins................479-2447 Sydenham..................... Karen Brawley...................376-9848 Verona........................... Debbie Lingen..................................

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• I would like to personally take this time to wish everyone a safe and happy • holiday season. This year is a different one without doubt. But it is what we • make of it. Please be kind, that’s a gift that costs absolutely nothing. • Our community is an amazing one and we all should be thankful we have such beauty in our own backyards to enjoy. Please understand everyone is going through this time together, we are all doing our best, we all have the same wish, things go back to “normal” • Hoping those who get a break this holiday season are able to enjoy it and make some memories, and spend some time with family and friends whilst keeping the safe protocols in play, zoom, Facebook, even the telephone. Reach out to someone and say Hello. • Can’t get together with your Friends this year? Got you down... be creative. Plan a treat exchange of your favou-

rite • baked goodies, door drop delivery. Surprise a neighbour, friend or someone even unsuspecting with a goodwill gesture. We can celebrate the season and still maintain a healthy balance, just need to think outside the box. • The Christmas lights in our area are well worth checking out this year. It’s a parade of sorts just driving by. Plan an evening to hop in your vehicle and check out the lights, they are fantastic. Good job to all those who lit up Sydenham and area, we almost don’t need street lights. The spirit of Christmas is alive here for sure. Let’s stay safe and healthy and here’s to w new year right around the corner. Be safe, be kind, be smart. • For church services please Pre-register today for Christmas Eve bookings. • Given the current COVID restrictions and very limited seating we invite you to *pre-register to attend in person Christmas Eve services. December 24, 4pm or 7pm. Please send a PM to our St. Paul’s church account, or email Kate Kristiansen at hummingbirdmktg@gmail.com with your name, how many people in your family/group, and which service time you would like to attend. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We wish you a lovely Christmas season. • Merry Christmas from my family to yours, wishing everyone a safe and healthy New Year

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experienced a year so traumatic. Words and phrases that we never heard or rarely used in our vocabulary became commonplace. Words such as “social distancing” and “quarantine” were on everyone’s lips. E-mails that I sent and received now included the closing signature “Stay safe”. Many of the things we used to take for granted are no longer available to us. Now we anxiously wait for the new normal to begin. • Thank you to all the residents, churches, organizations and businesses who have risen above with deeds of kindness to help get us through this crisis. It is very much appreciated. • There will be a Christmas Eve Drive-In Concert with the Proverbs at 6 p.m. 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. • Shop local. With the wintry weather it is convenient to stay in Verona and enjoy shopping at our local merchants. All your holiday needs are covered- from trees, lights, stocking stuffers and presents for under the tree to supplying all the fixings for Christmas dinner. And for the people who are impossible to buy for- gift certificates are available from local merchants and restaurants. Have fun with your imagination this holiday and give the gift of Verona shopping. • To all the readers, my fervent wishes for a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!!!

ARDEN Wanda Harrison 613-335-3186 harrisonwanda@hotmail.com • In January the Henderson United Church and Mountain Grove United Church will be suspending services through January and February and all are welcome to attend Arden United Church at 10am for Sunday worship. COVID19 protocols are in place and the You Tube recordings will continue • In light of COVID-19 the Aden United Church made the difficult decision to not hold Christmas Eve services. Instead, we invite everyone to enjoy the driving tour from Henderson United Church to Arden United Church to Mountain Grove United Church for ‘On the Road to Bethlehem’, a series of vignettes that portray the Christmas story. A narrative with scripture can be downloaded from our website ardenpastoralcharge.ca. The vignettes will be up from Dec 20th to Jan 8th and lit until 8 pm in the evening. We hope that everyone enjoys the drive and the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in this new way.

▲ Gr. 6 1st: James Shibley, Kyle Murphy, St. Patrick’s • What a year this has been! In my lifetime I have never

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• Shop local!! You’ve been hearing that phrase for months now, and so it’s time for you to do so, to get those last few gifts for those you love. Stop in at Sarah Hale’s Batik. She has small items, such as her designed post cards to larger pieces, all gifts created by her. Travel down the Arden Road to Gallery on the Bay, where Judy Versavel creates, one of a kind jewelry pieces and art work both in acrylic and poster form. Judy also features works from other Artisans. Joanne Pickett has been potting in the Arden area for many years and her work is well know. Now is the time to gift one of her masterpieces. Gord Wright, should also be on your list, of people to stop in to see and see his original works of art, or how about new signage from T. R. MacMunn and Sons. Roger would be happy to accommodate you. You may want to give the artisans a call to check out their hours. C4 Convenience has a display of creations by other local artisans as well as some fishing baits designed by a local resident. • Speaking of C4 Convenience, maybe you could order a dinner for 2 or 4 of Pizza and Wings. This would be a great gift for your non-chefy friends. You could also choose the gift of having a neighbours driveway plowed or walkway shovelled for the month of January, and you pick up the tab. Just think how well received that gift would be!! Now, get out there, and shop local. • Since this is the last column till the New Year, we wish you the very best of the holiday season. Stay safe, wear your mask and practice all of the protocols so we can be together soon!!

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• A quick hello to Alida over on Burnt Hills Road for the lovely note this past week! • The First Annual South Frontenac Shines Holiday Lights Contest has had lots of interest with 28 participants. There are quite a few entries are within a few minutes’ drive from Battersea, as well as great light displays in between the entries, so lots of holiday lights to admire! Winners to be announced Dec. 18th. Check out the participants: Battersea; 4723 Battersea Road, 4733 Battersea Road, 4187 Carrying Place Road: Inverary, 4236 Duff Road, 3698 Round Lake Road, 68 Autumn Ridge Drive, 3210 Round Lake Rd, 1366 Norway Road; Perth Road, 4508 Bedford Rd: Sydenham 3779 Daley Road, 4611 Fox Ridge Trail, 4304 Sydenham Road, 2887 Alton Road East, 4405 William Street 2398 Railton Road, 4640 Loughborough Portland Bdry. Rd., 3762 Stage Coach Road, 3745 Stage Coach Road, 3016 Railton Road, 3080 Rutledge Road, 2918 Forest Road, Harrowsmith 3850 Road 38, 3993 Graham Road, 3815 Harrowsmith Road, 5316 Road 38, Harrowsmith, Hartington 5539 Road 38, Godfrey 1809 Westport Road, and Verona, 6097 Bank Street. • Have a great week, everyone!

• CLOYNE Nancy Skipper noahsark444@bell.net

• Colouring contest at Northbrook Foodland! The winner in each age group (3-5, 6-9, 10-12) will win an age-appropriate bike! Good luck to all! Pick up your age appropriate Colour Pages and use ANY art materials you like to colour and decorate your picture. Do not be afraid to use your imagination! All pictures must be returned no later than Tuesday, December 19, 2020. The winners will be notified on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Good luck and have fun! • Hunters Creek Golf Club is offering their Christmas Dinner Feast on Sunday, December 20, 2020. For $15 plus tax you will feast on turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, carrots, turnip, cranberry sauce, gravy, homemade bun and a choice of pumpkin pie or Terry’s Orange Cheesecake. You won’t want to miss this! This amazing meal is available from 11am. to 7pm RSVP is definitely a good idea! There is free local delivery from 4pm until 6pm for those who do not have transportation. Message directly on Facebook or call 613 919 0566 or 613 336 2587 to place your order. Thanks for supporting local and happy holidays. ▲ Gr. 3 2nd: Rya Gordon, Loughborough 3pm and 6pm on December 21st and 22. The turkeys have been donated by area business owners, merchants, contractors, vendors, etc. in appreciation for your support of them during COVID-19. • The KFLA Fire Rescue has important and life-saving information for you this festival and winter time. They are asking you to ensure your lights are safe. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. Please use the appropriate lights. Make sure lights have the logo of a recognized safety standards agency such as CSA or ULC. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for the number and types of light strands that can be strung together safely. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Always turn off indoor lights before leaving home or going to bed. The KFLA Fire Rescue is reminding you that holiday fire safety starts at home by clearing snow, ice, and debris from chimneys and outdoor vents. • The Foodbank of Land O’Lakes thanks Northbrook Foodland and their cashiers for collecting money the past two years. It also thanks patrons for purchasing food bags stuffed by Foodland staff. These greatly help alleviate hunger from those in need in our community.

• Congratulations to Ainzleigh Flagler as this year’s Club winner in the annual Lions Club Peace Poster. This year’s theme was Peace Through Service. It’s incredible to see so many different ideas come though on these pieces of art. Although the District Poster contest was cancelled, the Lions Club of Land O’Lakes took the opportunity to have students express their thoughts of what Peace through Service meant to them. It was a tough decision to choose a winner out of the 23 participants. Today President Lion Phil and Lion Teri awarded Ainzleigh with a plaque and provided a pizza party lunch for the class. Thank You Mrs. Dunham and the Grade 7/8 class at NAEC for your continued support of our peace poster. Thank you to Lion Teri for spearheading this important D entistry Lions event for the third year! • The NAEC Parent Council extends a huge “thank you again to our community for your support that made our annual Festival of Trees a success!” Please check their FB page for Office will be a list of all the winners. closed from • The Lions Club of Land Dec. 18 - Jan. 3 O’Lakes will distribute free frozen turkeys (until supplies last) 613-376-6652 at their Hall parking lot between

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CENTRAL FRONTENAC On behalf of the Council and Staff, we wish you the merriest of holidays with family and friends. With the COVID-19 pandemic, our holiday season will look differently this year. We are encouraging you to follow the KFLA Public Health guidelines, recommending that you only be in close contact with the people within your own household, but there are still ways to safely celebrate the season with those you care about. For those who live alone, consider joining another household to maintain social connection. https://www.kflaph.ca/en/healthy-living/safe-celebrations.aspx Please note the following changes in regular operations

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS

The Municipal Office will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years,starting at 4:30p.m. on Wednesday December 23rd, 2020 through January 1st, 2021. The Office will re-open on Monday January 4th, 2021 at 8:30a.m.

HOLIDAY WASTE SITE HOURS

Any sites normally open on December 24th and December 31st will be closed at noon. Sites normally open on December 25th, 26th and January 1st will be closed.

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• Lakelands Family Health Team will be closed from 12pm. on December 24, 2020 until 9am. on January 4, 2021 to allow this most amazing Team to have a much-needed rest. This holiday closure will also include Tobias Guardian Pharmacy. Thank you to a totally amazing health and pharmacy team!

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• Don’t miss Santa on his pre-Christmas stop in the area! The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having a drive by visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves on Saturday, December 19 from 10:00am until 12:00pm, with loot bags for the kids. The Lions hall is located at 25991B HWY 41, Griffith. • Please note: The Denbigh Griffith Lions will be delivering Christmas Hampers on Friday, December 18th. • Looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones and friends? Land O’ Lakes Community Services has gift certificates available for purchasing; Meals on Wheels ($7 per meal) and Homemaking ($17 per hour). Anyone is welcome to stop in at the office in Northbrook to purchase gift certificates at the reception desk. • Addington Highlands Public Library holiday hours are as

follows: Closed Thursday, December 24th, Friday the 25th, Saturday the 26th, Monday the 28th, Thursday the 31st, Friday January 1st and Saturday the 2nd. The library WILL be open Tuesday December 29th and Wednesday December 30th. Regular hours will resume Monday, January 4th. • 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. Looking for something for the kids to do at home? EarlyOn has Activity Packet handouts that include science experiments, crafts and musical activities. LARC also offers a virtual playgroup on Zoom Thursdays at 9am, singing songs, using felt boards, and reading stories. Check out LARC North EarlyON and Day Care Centre on facebook. • The students of North Addington Education Centre are now accepting food donations to support the Land O’ Lakes Community Services Hamper Program and Food Drive for the Denbigh Food Bank, Cloyne Food Bank, and the LOLCS. If you are interested in donating food or money to support these programs, please contact Beth Hasler to arrange a pick-up time haslere@limestone.on.ca 613-336-8991 x155. • Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and new year! See you back here in 2021!

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• (Note – the Harlowe column that was submitted last week was mis-filed and did not get into the December 10 paper – An edited version is reprinted, followed by this weeks items) • George had a small bone from a pork chop caught in his throat last Saturday night. The ambulance took him to Napanee hospital (x-ray was taken, no bone (vanished) So far good. I think he just wanted to see the Christmas decorations. Many thanks to Terry Good for going with me to pick George up. • A big number of happy go-lucky years rushed to Marble Lake on December 10th. That well known couple is Ken and Doreen Black, who celebrated 65 years of marriage, May you have many more. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Germaine Wannamaker, who passed away last Thursday. She was a mother, grandmother and a great friend to all who knew her. She was a hard fighter to hang on to her health for so long, but finally she lost her grip. Germaine loved our parties each month at the hall and only missed a couple of times. When her pain started to get too strong, she would come to me, give me a hug and say thank you for the lovely evening. I have to go home now. That would sure make me

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sad. On the brighter side, I would imagine she and Charlie Pride are rehearsing for a Christmas concert for God and his disciples. Germaine left great memories. She was a wonderful, loving person. I’m quite sure there is no COVID-19 up there to worry about. • Hope you all have a safe (different) Christmas this year. We all have to make the best of it. See you in the new year.

HARROWSMITH • The Harrowsmith & District Social & Athletic Club’s drive through Harrowsmith “PARADE OF LIGHTS” on Saturday, December 12th at Centennial Park was a huge success! Thank you to all the businesses and organizations for their beautiful displays and to all volunteers who helped with the event. We thank all spectators who waited in their cars more than an hour to see the displays. We thank you for your patience. Happy Holidays from the Club! • Get your Rotary Cash Calendar, $20. each, with 313 chances and $15,000. in prizes. Great stocking stuffers for all ages! Available at Willows Agriservice, Trousdale Home Hardware, Sydenham Farm & Pet Supply or call Darlene at 613-3531142. Thanks for helping Rotary help our community. • Quote – “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” - Winnie the Pooh • We wish everyone a safe & healthy holiday. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from our house to yours! • 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. • The deadline for inclusions are Saturday mornings of each week.

HENDERSON Jean Brown: Georgina Wathen:

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• Excitement about Christmas is mounting and folks continue to decorate and anticipate all the while practicing social distancing. We do anticipate less Christmas visitors and visiting with COVID-19 restrictions in place, and we are happy to sacrifice for the health and good of all. Our family Christmas was one of many that were postponed. • Henderson United Church and their sister churches in Arden and Mountain Grove will be offering an “On the Road to Bethlehem” driving tour starting Dec. 20 to Jan 8 from Henderson, to Arden to Mountain Grove United Churches to see the Bible story of Jesus’ birth presented in life size vignettes (large sized cut outs of the original participants and animals). Lights are on daily until 8:00 PM at night. Cruise along in the safety of your car to all three churches, download the driving guide with directions and script from the church web site, ardenpastoralcharge.ca and be spiritually inspired. This meets all the health guidelines in that no one leaves their car and self isolation is practised. As well a worship service

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is offered on Youtube that folks can watch and still maintain social distancing. On Sun. Dec. 27 worship is cancelled at all three worship sites, and both Henderson and Mountain Grove services are suspended during January and Feb of 2021 in favour of one union service at Arden United at 10am with strict and distinct COVID-19 guidelines. Virtual on-line worship is also offered weekly. • Happy 65th anniversary to Roy and Doreen Black, and 60th anniversary to Guenter and Edith Nitsche, and while we’re at it, spouse and I are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary, remembering fondly when we eloped to get married at Welcome United Church in Port Hope Ontario. • Special thanks to all who are limiting visits and Christmas celebrations in order to keep us all safe. Merry Christmas.

INVERARY Judy Borovskis

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• It is with sadness that friends in Inverary and the surrounding community, say goodbye to Dave Gibson Sr. who died on December 12th in his 91st year. • Safety First! I hear fines are “deer” for hunters not wearing a definite bright orange and ATV drivers not wearing helmets. Safety is important. Take care and be safe. Thinking of safe, that is me out there trying to run again. I have a reflective vest and a light on my arm – which waves when you drive by – not the light, the arm! 6:15 am just me, the snow plows and Natasha & Sarah, who cheer me on • Recreation Committees have the following positions to fill: Community Programming & Events Committee (three positions) and Recreation & Leisure Facilities Committee (one position). The Township of South Frontenac is accepting applications until December 18th. Apply at admin@southfrontenac.net. • Ken Garrett Park Washroom Campaign! Thank you to all who have contacted me saying they are holding “returnables” till the trailer returns. The Drop Off at Garrett’s Bakery continues and thanks to all who have made returns and deposited it in our Jar at Northway Beer Store. • Pickleball is coming soon to the Storrington Lions Club Hall. Interested? Call 613-353-6920. • Rotary Calendars for 2021 are now available for $20.00. Enjoy the local photos depicted each month PLUS have 313 chances to win. Available at Mrs. Garrett’s Bakery, Inverary Pharmasave, Maple Country, Sunbury General and Ormsbees. You can also call Darlene 613 353 1142. Great stocking stuffers! Help Rotary to continue their work in the Community. • Holiday garbage collection: December 21 -24 – regular pickup. For the week between Christmas and New Years, Monday to Wednesday pickups (December 28-30, will be Though 2020 has been a trying year we have come together as a community to make the best of our situations! From my family to yours Merry Christmas and all the best in 2021! Nicki Gowdy Councilor, Central Frontenac

Wishing every one a Merry Christmas and joy filled season, now and throughout the New Year. John Inglis, Councillor

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one day late. The Thursday, December 31 pickup will be two days late, with pickup on Saturday, January 2, 2021. • See chart at Southfrontenac.net/

MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula@sympatico.ca • Another New Book! “The Rural Schools of North Burgess.” is now published! Even though Archives Lanark (a charity) has been closed all summer due to COVID19 restrictions, three volunteers have been working hard to finish the project of the series titled “Rural Schools of Lanark County”. Two weeks ago a second print run of thirty copies of “The Rural Schools of North & South Sherbrooke” were received from the printer. This week Archives Lanark received their newest book back from the printer; “The Rural Schools of North Burgess”. These hard cover books have all been priced at $45 since the first one was published in 2005. North Burgess is the final township in the series of twelve books. Irene Spence, long-time volunteer, worked hard to finish it but she passed away before she could, so it is dedicated to her. If you wish to reserve a book of either townships call Frances Rathwell at 613 267-3178 or Marilyn Snedden at 613 256-3130 to arrange pick up or delivery. Tell them you read about it in the Frontenac News! There are still some copies of Lanark, North Elmsley, Drummond, Bathurst and Montague Rural School Books available if you have ancestors that went to those schools and you are looking for an early Christmas gift. Archives Lanark will be open on

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All.

Friday December 18th between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm if you would like to go there to purchase your books. They are located at 1920 Concession 7 Road, Drummond Centre (off Highway 7). You can also send an email to chair.archiveslanark@cogeco.ca Tell them you saw it in the Frontenac News! • You have probably heard by now but Tay Valley Hockey has been cancelled for the season. • Flu Outbreak Necessitates Cancellation of Blood Donor Clinic – borrowed in part from the Dec. 16, 1943 Perth Courier. It has been decided to cancel the Blood Donor Clinic which was to have been held in Perth on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 28 and 29th owing to the influenza epidemic. It is regretted that this has to be done as donations are badly needed, but the epidemic is so severe that very few are able to stay healthy, and most are finding it hard to shake off. If the clinic were held some donors might develop flue after a donation, and the cancellation of the clinic is to avoid this. • Althorpe 123 Years Ago - It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. John Ritchie which took place at her residence at Althorpe in South Sherbrooke on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the age of 74. She had been gradually failing for the last four years but her death was caused by paralysis • Oso Station 131 Years Ago - William Connors, our venerable shoe maker, is ill. Little hope for his recovery. - G. E. Armstrong has his grocery window fitted up handsomely with nice things for the Christmas table. It is quite an artistic arrangement. William Armstrong was the designer. [Perth Courier, December 29, 1889] • This will be the last Maberly-Bolingbroke column until the New Year. So wear your mask and stay two meters or more from everyone and you will be safe. Merry Christmas Everyone!

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MISSISSIPPI Pearl Killingbeck

613 278-2127

Pearl’s Coronavirus Diary Poem A Year You Will Never Forget But Wish You Could: T’was 9 days before Xmas and all through the town,People wore masks that covered their frown; The frown had begun way back in the spring, When a global pandemic changed everything; They called it Corona, but unlike the beer, it didn’t bring good times, it didn’t bring cheer; Contagious and deadly, the virus spread fast, Like a wildfire that starts when fueled by gas; Airplanes were grounded, travel was banned, borders were closed across air, sea and land; As the world entered lockdown to flatten the curve, the economy halted and the folks lost their verve; From March to July, they rode the first wave,

▲ Gr. 2 3rd: Alex McConnel Loughbroough

Season 's Greetings To all creatures

“For it is in giving that we receive”

-St. Francis of Assisi

Wishing you a World of Peace, a World of Joy, a World of Beauty

Frances Smith, Mayor

Township of Central Frontenac

great & small.

people stayed home, they tried to behave. When summer emerged, the lockdown was lifted, but away from the caution, many folks drifted; Now it’s December and cases are spiking, wave Two has arrived, much to our disliking; Frontline workers, doctors and nurses, are trying to save people from riding in hearses; This Virus is awful, this Covid19, there isn’t a cure, but there will soon be a vaccine. It is true that this year has had sadness aplenty, we will never forget the year 2020; And just around the corner, the holiday season. But why be merry? Is there even one reason; To decorate the house and put up a tree, when no one will see it – no one but me?; Outside the window, the snow gently falls, and I think to myself “Let’s deck the halls”; So I gather the ribbon, the garland and bows, as I play those carols, my happiness grows; Christmas isn’t cancelled and neither is hope. If we lean on each other, I know we can cope; We’ve been here for each other, no matter the weather. So look to the future. We are in this together.

• I want to say (using one of Jean Brown’s words) - it has been a hoot writing my Coronavirus diaries for all of you. A big thank you and Merry Christmas to all of my fans from Kitchener (love you guys) to England (yes I have fans in England) and all the places in between. Let’s kick 2020 in the a** and get rid of it. Hope 2021 is much better. To anyone who got a laugh, or a smile or a chuckle from my stories, that was my intent to brighten your day. Thank you for the phone calls, cards and letters. I never knew these stories were in my head. I didn’t think there was anything up there. I do think my brain is drained of stories but who knows maybe some will pop up soon. If they do, I will be sure to write them down. I know I have 2 or 3 for the New Year. Merry Christmas everyone – to Jeff and his staff for giving me a space to put my stories and to my friends, relatives and acquaintances - all the best in 2020 and may all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions. Cheers!

MOUNTAIN GROVE Marilyn Meeks email: marilynarchie@sympatico.ca

613-335-4531

• Sympathy to the family of Miriam Howes, wife of the late Gerald Howes. She was also a good friend of mine. • Try to have a merry Christmas even if you are separated by your love ones.Some birthdays are Evan Pyle, Cory Peeters, James Meeks, Derrick Hole, Scott Meeks, Gordon Kennedy, Florence Lovelace, Jean Brown.

O come,

let us adore Him

Warmest greetings and heartfelt thanks to those in Central Frontenac. Brent Cameron Councillor, Central Frontenac

Sydenham Veterinary Services 3050 Rutledge Rd. 613 376-3618

"Jesus Christ came to teach the people of the world... heavenly civilization and not material civilization. He breathed the breath of the Holy Spirit into the body of the world and established and illumined civilization."

May your hearts be filled with love for all the peoples of the world!

Sharbot Lake 613 279-2780

Happy Holidays from your Baha'i friends in North Frontenac

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• Sympathy to the family of Germaine Wanamaker, wife of the late Lawrence Wanamaker, and best friend of Elburn Meeks. I am sorry to hear of her passing as she was a good friend of mine. • Anniversary greetings to Jeff and Ev Whan • The residents were treated to gifts last Saturday night by members of the Legion. Santa and his elves drove by also. Many thanks to members of the Legion. • To all our readers we wish you good health during the holidays

OMPAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

613-479-2570

• What a year! Thank you to Jeff and the gang at the Frontenac News for keeping us up to date on Covid-19, learning more about neighbours and local businesses, giving us a forum to vent and comment, and keeping all of our communities connected. • Most of us have managed to stay safe by following health department suggestions. With the advent of vaccines, it is not time to relax. Stay the course. There is a light at the end of a very long tunnel. Our family plans to stay separate this year and to get together to celebrate Christmas in July (hopefully). • The box in the Community Centre foyer is getting filled with Food Bank donations. Thursday, Dec. 17 will be the last day to add your donations. Thank you to all who are helping to make life a little easier for those in need. • If you have not yet made it to the Christmas Light Display at Riverhill Farm, we urge you to make the time. It is well worth the trip. We went for the first time this season. It really is a wonderland! Our favorite is always the singing trees and they did not disappoint. There is a new loop to go around and there are more lights than ever. We drove around twice and will certainly go back. Admission is by donation and driving through is encouraged. Thank you to Riverhill Farm for brightening up this holiday season. • Wishing you and yours peace, hope and joy during Solstice, Chanukah, and Christmas, however you are able to celebrate this year.

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• Congratulations to Shelley Hamilton on becoming a grandparent again, Lucas and Blake and big brother Carter welcome Myles to the family!! • Some at risk Canadians will soon be able to get the vaccination for the Corona Virus. It’s time for trees and Mistletoe, For Santa and his sleigh, And time for dreaming Magic dreams As we greet this Christmas day!

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Christmas Quotes

“Want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done unto you.” - Steve Maraboli, Author

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Before the season melts away, we’d like to say thanks for thinking of us. Merry Christmas. Winter Hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm Saturday - Closed

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37 Years

in Business Arriving right on time with wishes for the merriest Christmas ever! Thanks.

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Happy Holiday It’s the little Christmas joys that bring out the biggest smiles. Hope yours is the merriest

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• The Sharbot Lake Lions Club is collecting the pop can tabs so please if you can keep collecting those for them it would be greatly appreciated! • Feeling blue and shut-in. Take a drive or walk around your little village. The lights will be sure to brighten your mood. • The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in our small area, with all the helpful folks like those who decorate the churches with the nativity scene reminding us all of the “Real and True meaning of the season”, to the wee folks who shovel seniors drives, and to all those who give monetary donations to organizations like, Churches, Lions, Legion, Food Bank etc. Also thank you to the kind person who has cleaned our driveway by our mailbox. • At this time we would like to wish each and everyone a most blessed holiday season, Stay Safe, maybe think about postponing the big Christmas dinner and have a really big one when this pandemic is over. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our house to yours. • Happy Birthday to: Brad Gibson, Amanda Hamilton, Jim Steele, Aaron LaPointe, Mike Goodberry, Virginia Hamilton, Joe Mallette, Vicki Babcock, Ralph Lowery, Tanner Meeks, Tyson Thompson, Natasha Emery, Jess Quinn, Tiffany Redmond, Julie Whan, Lorne Hamilton, Whitney Lowery, Brittany Bertrim and Grant Thompson • Happy Anniversary to Allan Gurnsey & Jean Brown, and Nancy and Tony Strugnell

Perth Road Peter Bird

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

• Perth Road United Church services are on-going. Seating is limited to 24 people due to social distancing. A podcast service is still available through the church website at pruc. ca. Both starting at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. • • Due to COVID 19 the Wilmer Church Christmas eve service has been cancelled. However, there will be a Christmas Eve service in the Perth Road United Church as well as a podcast. Both services will be at 7:00pm. A celebration of Holy Communion will be offered on the podcast. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the upkeep of the old Wilmer Church may do so by making a cheque to ‘Perth Road United Church for Wilmer’, and mailing it to: Sandra Smith, Treasurer, 5532 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road, ON., K0H 2L0 • A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all

PLEVNA Rhonda Watkins rhonda139@gmail.com

613-479-2447 613-264-5325

• Do you have any Lotto Max tickets lying around that you haven’t checked yet? There is a $100,000 Lucky Encore winner who purchased a ticket in Eastern Ontario and they only have til Dec 24th to cash in their ticket. It was from the Tues Dec 24th, 2019 Draw and we only get one year to claim our prize. The Encore winning numbers were 1-9-3-2-8-5-0. The $100,000 winner must have matched the last 6 of the 7 numbers. It wasn’t me, but hopefully it might be you!! • Enjoy crafts, music and holiday fun with your family at Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Programs Family Holiday Craft Day on Dec 21 at the Clar-Mill Hall at 6598 Buckshot Lake Road in Plevna. This event is most suited for families with children ages birth – 12 years old. If you are interested, you can call (613) 279-3151 ex 305 or e-mail youth@rfcs.ca. There is a morning session from 10-12 and a 1-3 afternoon session. Please pre-register by December 17th, as there are limited spaces available. • Thank you to Bill and his staff from the North of 7 for taking orders for Christmas Turkeys for us! Having your store in our community is a lucky blessing! • If you need some help with holiday shopping, stop by Lookout Home Hardware and place a bid on Clarendon School’s Parent Council’s Silent Auction for a Christmas Tree filled with 16 generous gift cards. What an Awesome prize! The draw will be made on December 21st. Good Luck!! • Creative Grapes is offering a $15 off Christmas special through out the month of December on any in stock wine orders, plus receive a free corkscrew! You can book your festive wine experience before the new year (613) 479-0505

Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Thinking of you, and wishing you happiness at Christmas time and all through the year. Best Wishes from Don & Gail, Carson, Aaron, Britany & Landyn

D.R. Lewis Construction Ltd.

▲ K-Gr. 1 3rd: Mary NAEC

Hugh, Sylvia Gray & Family Mountain Grove, Ontario

Wishing All Our Customers, Family & Friends A Joy Filled Christmas.

May this holiday season bring you peace, happiness & cherished memories. From Rob, Vennessa & Family

St-Isidore 1-800-465-4927 Perth 1-866-699-1799 Kingston 1-877-544-3335

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Sharbot Lake, ON

Christmas Greetings

From:

Cherished moments with Family & Friends.

Let it Snow!

▲ Gr. 2 3rd: Claire Grant Loughbrough PS

Declaring that this holiday will be the best ever and that a bright Christmas spirit will fill your hearts with happiness. Many thanks

▲ K-Gr. 1 2nd: Camden G GREC or visit www.creativegrapes.ca • As this column wraps up my first year back on the Plevna Column Desk, I would just like to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!! • I received a very nice phone call from Sharon Lyons this week! She was so delighted and surprised to receive a wonderful Christmas package from the kind Community Support Services people, delivered by the lovely and talented SandyThiel!

Merry Christmas

As the silvery sounds of Christmas herald a glorious season, we pray yours will be rich with happy moments. Derek, Tracy, Jordan & David

May the coming season bring tidings of harmony and joy to you and your family and may the new year bring you health, happiness and prosperity.

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8-Kylie Coombs, gr. 7/8, North Addington Education Centre

▲ Jaela, 12 gr. 7, Granite Ridge Education Centre

Covid Relief ▲ Brianna Comeau, 12, gr. 7, GREC

▲ Brycen Byers, 12, gr. 7, Granite Ridge

▲Riley Ruff, 11, gr, 6, St. Patrick's

▲ Ava Rolfe, 9, gr. 4, Prince Charles PS

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With all Good Wishes for Christmas & the New Year.

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▲ Pheobe, gr. 3, Prince Charles PS ▲ Leah Rumbolt, 11, gr. 6, Loughborough PS ▲ Chelsea Hunter, 9, gr. 4

Honourable Mentions Holiday Greetings

Best wishes to all my clients & neighbours!

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Merry Christmas To All Our Friends, Old & New

We wish our friends & customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Reid’s

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DiCola Petroleum & Staff 613-267-1604

Thanking Our Community For All Their Support In 2021 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425, Sharbot Lake 1015D Legion RD 613-279-2659

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Clergy Christmas message “Don’t be Afraid” by Rev. Jean Brown, United Church retired clergy from Henderson Ontario, born at Manitoulin Island n the midst of these fearful Covid times I dare to bring Christmas greetings and to share the hope of Christmas with one and all. We’ve shrouded the Christmas birth of Christ under twinkling lights, glossy cards and cheery tunes- but it was in fact a very fearful and precarious time in history, similar to our times today. It is the story of two frightened parents, an un-planned pregnancy that threatened a fragile Emperor, causing great pandemonium, and the eventual politicaldecree to kill all the baby boys. In our day we too face a fragile political structure due to the tyranical nature of former President Donald Trump who won’t concede the election, who won’t acknowledge the existence of the Corona virus and whose words open the door to hatred and division. Yet we continue to hope, all the while a pandemic is raging and our medical structures and systems are reaching their breaking points. We don’t have too many cases or issues right here- but until the vaccine rolls out we’re in isolation and happy to sacrifice for the good of others. We know fear in a new way this year, yet we can surely recall the words of the late Jack Layton who said this about hope: “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.” Let’s not listen to a former President spread lies, and promote hatred-

rather let us live without fear, without hatred and let us indeed do our part to change the world. However this theme of fear is certainly a big part of the Christmas story- but it’s not the final word or final lesson and is a much lesser known theme. “Fear not” said the angel to the shepherds who are out in the fields in the cover of darkness when a bright bright star explodes upon them bringing “ good news for all people”. “Don’t be afraid” said the angel to Joseph upon discovering that fiance Mary is pregnant, and learning that he the fiance was not the father of this child to be, but that he would adopt this child, claim him as his own and then give him away. Biblical angel voices always invite us to lean into courage and to depend upon God so let’s recall and hear those Biblical voices in our day and our time. The Biblical voices came to ordinary folks like you and me- shepherds working away, wise astrologers, a young un-wed mother, an inn keeper with a full house, and the Biblical voices invited them in their day and invites us in our day to listen up, pay attention, offer hope instead of fear, love instead of hate, and to help give birth to the Holy One. There’s something appealing and alluring about God “taking on the flesh” of a vulnerable child, coming into a messy world, becoming human so we could bring our messy situations and our humanity to God with out fear. God knew that in order for us to “not be afraid” we needed a Special One who would show us the way out of fear, out of messiness, even out of the current Covid disaster we are presently and fearfully in to. God reached out in love to offer the Christ child to

Lions Club of Land O'Lakes wishes you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Thank you for your on going support in 2020 during these difficult times.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

From all the Staff at the

Sharbot Lake

C is for the Christ Child H is for the Heavenly Angels R is for our redeemer I is for Immanuel S is for the Shepherds T is for the Three Wise Men M is for the Manger where baby Jesus lay A is for Animals that kept Mary warm S is for the star that shone so bright Christmas: When I think of Christmas, I think of being with family and friends. It reminds me of all the blessing we have bee given. I think of being around my grandparents and the time I get to cherish with them. ■

McVeigh Construction Steve McVeigh Sharbot Lake ON 613-914-7555 cell

stevehmcveigh@gmail.com

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our clients & their families.

By Amanda Veley

Clear the way for a Merry Christmas!

Mobile Mortgage Specialist Royal Bank of Canada connie.mcveigh@rbc.com 613-545-5223

thanks for the promise of Peace on Earth. Your patronage is greatly appreciated.

Christmas

High Ho, High Ho, High Ho!

Connie McVeigh

As men walk hand in hand let us offer

us, so that we could experience hope, and life without fear. In these rather dark and perplexing times where Christmas 2020 is like none other I can recall, we dare to claim the ancient message of hope and to lean into God more and more, remembering that Jesus Christ came to bring light and hope and freedom from fear. May this Christmas season be an opportunity for faith in God to deepen, and for the re-birth of the Christ child to happen in our hearts, our lives and our world. May we draw closer to God and to one another while following Covid guidelines. As we do so, awaiting the vaccine, let us pray that the light of Jesus Christ might inspire our lives and our Christmas. May we be the people to give birth to hope this Christmas and new year 2021. ■

Wishing our customers, friends and neighbours a season trimmed with health, harmony and joy.

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Merry Christmas to All To all our customers and their families, we wish you a joyous season and a very Merry Christmas!

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December 17, 2020

The Nativity

or God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: Hismother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ”The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” which means, “God with us.” When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.- Matthew 1: 18-24 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expect-

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ing a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. - Luke 2: 1-19 ■

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Invites You to Participate in an Open House Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) You are invited to an Open House to discuss proposed amendments to the Community Improvement Plan for the Township of North Frontenac. The Open House will be held on January 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clar Mill Community Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna Ontario. Please note the Open House will be held in accordance with Provincial and KFL&A Public Health restrictions due to COVID-19. Additional Information related to the proposed Community Improvement Plan is available during regular office hours at the Municipal office; on the Township website; or by contacting the undersigned Notice of Collection: Personal information collected as a result of this public meeting is collected under the authority of the MunicipalAct, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Planning Act, and all other relevant legislation, and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All personal information (as defined by MFIPPA), including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure to members of the public, at the meeting, through requests, and through the website of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the undersigned. Dated this 11th day of December 2020. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

December 17, 2020

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Township of Addington Highlands A Message From The Council Of The Township Of Addington Highlands Thank you to all Addington Highlands Businesses and their Staff, Health Care Providers, Emergency Workers and Residents for all of your efforts to keep Addington Highlands safe during this pandemic. 2020 has proven to be a year of uncertainty and we want to recognize your strength and resilience in coping with everything that has transpired this year. Council and Staff want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please continue to help keep Addington Highlands safe by adhering to Provincial and KFL&A Public Health Guidelines as we celebrate the Holidays during the pandemic. Best Wishes for a safe Holiday and New Year!

New Pandemic Arises: Attack on the Environment

arch madness had a new meaning this past season for basketball fans and the greater community alike; it marked the start of Covid-19. Yet, when it comes to the natural environment, Canada has not been sinking any baskets lately. Before March, movements such as Fridays 4 Future, and international discussions on climate change were beginning to take off. Since the Covid-Era, these issues have gone virtually unnoticed in media, but are still on the rise behind the scenes. Media attention has mainly been focused on pandemic control, and rightfully so. Keeping people safe should be Canada’s number one priority, but that needs to extend to our environment as well. Environmental issues are closely linked with Covid-19. According to Health Canada, poor air quality from anthropogenic emissions, such as industrial smog, is responsible for an estimated 14,600 premature deaths in Canada per year. One of the many side effects from Covid-19 is difficulty breathing and respiratory problems. For people who suffer from pre-existing respiratory ailments, often caused by air pollution, Covid-19 is more of a threat. The environment is a vital player in the health of our community, and it cannot take the bench when the game is getting so intense. We need to advocate for clean air reforms, reduced carbon-dioxide, and lower methane emissions. While our capitalist society continues onward, take action yourself. Public transportation is currently not a feasible option for everyone, considering Covid-19 restrictions, but incorporating meat-free meals, choosing to bike, walk or carpool within your social circles can make a big difference. When we hear the soft crunch of snow beneath our feet, or see the soft snowflakes as we approach the Christmas season, we establish connections with nature. One of the reasons Covid-19 has been so detrimental is the lack of mental and physical well-being that accompanies staying indoors. Globally, around 1.52 billion students were impacted by reduced education or resorted to e-learning indoors. For anyone who has struggled with feeling trapped indoors, cooped up, and stressed over the last few months, nature can provide a wonderful escape. Interacting with nature benefits psychological and physical health, however, with more than 35,000 hectares of land being deforested in 2017 alone, urbanization threatens this mental peace. Going to your local, provincial, or national parks supports your health, and shows the government where funding should be allocated. This holiday season, large gatherings with family is not an option, but getting outdoors could be your solution. Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area, Lemoine Point Conservation Area, Frontenac Provincial Park, Gould Lake Conservation Area, and Thousand Islands National Park are all within a short drive. These outdoor escapes are a great way to engage in a low-cost, socially distanced activity with family this season. But please remember to pay your dues to these parks; they rely on your generous donations. With a global transition to online working, education and life, it is important to ensure the longevity of our mental and physical health by advocating for our green spaces now. The environmental impacts of Covid-19 do not just stop there. As we look into our ditches, on our sidewalks, and practically every nook in our neighbourhood, plastic waste from disposable PPE is everywhere. Wearing a face covering is vital in fighting Covid19. Yet, the plastic waste produced from single use disposable masks and gloves is having a negative environmental effect on our landfills. However, not wearing a mask is not the solution. Choosing reusable PPE when possible could solve waste problems. Most detergents contain little pieces of plastic that can be very harmful to aquatic life. Make sure when you are washing your clothing and masks to choose a detergent free of the

By Madeline Wood

micro-plastic beads that are harmful to our water tables, and aquatic life. Environmental protection, mitigation and rehabilitation has been put on the back-burner, but we cannot neglect it any longer. Covid19 has highlighted the stress that our world puts on waste management systems, the stagnation in providing better air quality, and the lack of emphasis on being outdoors. How can you help while following health guidelines? Write to our politicians and give them your opinions and suggestions to improve our Earth! Legislation makes change. As an individual, it is your responsibility to see your money like voting. Each time you purchase a product you are voting with your dollar and your economic votes represent the values you uphold. If you value the environment, why are you still purchasing fast fashion online or eating from restaurants that support unsustainable food production? Be the difference to see the difference. With the holidays fast approaching, considering buying local for your gifts this year, and wrapping in recycled paper (better yet, use newspaper). If you’re considering eating out, remember that Kingston and area has the highest eateries per capita in Canada, there are almost endless options to get your fill this holiday that will also support our community. Though we may be at a standstill, our natural environment continues to change. Covid19 cannot prevent environmental progress any longer. The time to save our Earth is now; make a change in your life today and every day. (Madeline Wood is studying Environmental Economics and Public Policy at the University of Ottawa – she was raised in Sydenham)

Public Council Meeting Re: Amendment to the Fees and Charges By-law Take Notice That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac will hold a Public Meeting on January 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. This will be a virtual meeting. Details about how to participate in the meeting will be posted on the Township’s website prior to the meeting. Purpose and Effect: To consider a Bylaw to Amend the Fees and Charges Bylaw more specifically: • To review proposed amendments to Schedule ‘B’ Dog Tags, Licence and Animal Control; • To review proposed amendments to Schedule ‘E’ Planning Fees; • To review proposed amendments to Schedule ‘L’ Community Halls Rentals; • To review proposed amendments to Schedule ‘M’ Recreational Vehicle Bylaw Fees; • To review proposed amendments to Schedule ‘N’ Disposition of Land; • To add new fees to cover the cost of delivering Part 8, On-site Sewage Systems services under the Building Code Act. And That interested parties may contact the undersigned for information or a copy of the proposed Fee Schedules; And That any person may make written and/or verbal representation either in support or in opposition of the proposed fees. Dated this 11th day of December, 2020. Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager Township of North Frontenac 613-479-2231 Ext. 225 clerkplanning@northfrontenac.ca

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Three Christmas Gifts Vision Soup Undeterred by Covid M V by Suzanne Tanner

y mother was a great seamstress, having learned the fine art of sewing while in boarding school.

She started giving me basic lessons on her sewing machine... but i was never allowed to use it on my own. Unless she was watching me. Sewing machines were very precious items to own. One year on Christmas morning, there under the tree, well not quite under the tree, was a beautiful singer sewing machine, cabinet and all, with its lovely carved drawers and its own secret hiding place inside the table to be used when not in use. I was ecstatic...! Dreams of me and mum, side by side, sewing together. (forget all those sugar plums!) The second gift was wrapped in brown paper (more than likely my dad’s idea) and inside were a few yards of red plaid corduroy cotton and a simplicity pattern. The pattern was labelled: “boots and jacket for toy dog.” The third gift was a stuffed black poodle, whom I named Pierre. These were fantastic Christmas gifts... I loved them. I spent a good part of the next day, cutting out the patterns, and learning the fine art of using a sewing machine on my own. Pierre looked gorgeous in his new outfit. Through the years I have made quite a few outfits; following many patterns, from skirts, to vests, to pants, using that singer. The interesting thing about the singer machine was that my father had found it in front of someone’s house with a sign saying “FREE” does not work. Dad took it home... and like Santa himself was able to get it working and looking brand new again. He had also redone the cabinet bringing it back to its former beautiful self. I think of my dad often, especially at Christmas time. We were a family of 5 kids and 2 adults. It was costly to feed and clothe all of us, besides finding gifts for us as well at Christmas. But dad always managed to do it! From bikes, to typewriters and Sewing Machines. We did get at least one gift that we wished for. All second hand and all refurbished to looking brand new! Looking back it wasn’t only the gift that counted but the thought that went into it. Now that was the true Christmas Spirit. Don’t you think? ■

by Wilma Kenny

ision Soup is one of the long running popular events in the pre-Christmas Calendar at the Grace Centre in Sydenham.

For Fourteen years it has been a smooth operation, run by Leslie Reid and Josey Steel. Each year local potters donate bowls and local chefs prepare 20 or more of the best soups anywhere, and supporters happily fork over $20 each for the soup and bowl combination, the best deal anywhere, with money going to worthy causes. And, the 15th annual event took place this year, under COVID-19 restrictions, of course. Vision Soup raised substantial donations for both Southern Frontenac Community Services and the Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Relief fund (LCER), and purchased many of New Leaf Link’s lovely gift cards for

Vision Soup took place more or less as usual this year, except for distancing and masking, at the Grace Centre in Sydenham, on Saturday, November 21st. Over 200 bowls were purchased at the 15th annual edition of the popular event.

the LCER. The whole operation was very carefully planned, with distancing and hand washing, and the rewards were worth it: over two hundred people went home with a hand-crafted bowl and a generous container of soup.

Josey Steel and Leslie Reid and their families deserve great credit once again for this successful example of community

initiative and cooperation, under trying circumstances. ■

Season's Greetings

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Dried Citrus Garland: Orange You Glad It’s Christmas? take between 2 and 6 hours to dry. When done, the rind should look crispy, and the centres should have sunk significantly. 6. Once the slices have cooled, use scissors to poke them with two holes about ½ inch apart.

Written & illustrated by Beatrice Toner You will need: Citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit are all fun options) Tea towels Parchment paper Baking sheets Oven Scissors Twine or string

thick. Don’t get too fussed over this, just aim for the slices to be of similar thickness, so they all dry at the same rate. 3. Gently pat the slices between to tea

7. Thread the slices onto the twine. You could even get creative and thread wooden beads between slices. 8. Don’t feel like making a garland? Poke only one hole into each slice, thread a single slice through a short piece of twine and knot. You’ve got yourself a tree ornament! ■

1. Heat oven to 250◦F. 2. Using a sharp knife, slice the citrus

crosswise into rounds, about ⅛ to ¼ inch

towels. This will help shorten the drying time. 4. Place a single layer of citrus on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake. 5. Check on them every hour or so, flipping them so they dry flat (set a timer!). Remove any that begin to brown. Depending on your oven, how juicy the fruit was, and how thick you cut them, they could

The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club

Santa Claus made it to Harrowsmith after all. The Social and Athletic Club organised a nightime, drive by parade at Centennial Park. Although it was scheduled for 5:30pm to 7pm, the parade was so popular that it kept running until 8pm, when the last visiting car passed through the park.

would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the businesses and community members of the surrounding area for their ongoing support in helping us to serve others. Our members wish you a joyful and peaceful Christmas season. May all your dreams come true.

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The Christmas Star

Submittded by Bary Boyle 2020 will be a year that will never be forgotten. For the past months, the entire world has suffered a high level of stress and anxiety from this pandemic. Normal routines of going to work, school, restaurants, concerts, sporting events and movies came to a screaming halt. Other than reading, playing games or binge-watching TV, people began looking skyward, some for the first time. And why not? Astronomy is the oldest of the allied sciences and the night sky has been the place of deep relaxation for thousands of years. We also have the means of learning science as it plays out in the cosmos. The first week of October saw Mars at its closest approach to earth since 2003. Our two worlds swing close to each other every 26 months but every seventh return is deemed the closest. Mars is still seen overhead for most of the night, appearing high overhead as a bright orange object. Over the weeks and months, Mars dims ever so slowly as our distance increases with each passing day. We now end the year with two more celestial events that will entice people to look up once again – a grand meteor shower and a great conjunction of two planets. Like ping pong balls on a table, the planets lie on the plane of the solar system with the sun at the center. Over months and years, the planets revolve around the sun at different speeds. On occasion, two planets will optically come close to each other in the sky called a conjunction. Brilliant Jupiter (887 million km away) and Saturn (1.6 billion km away to the upper left) are now visible low in the southwestern sky, will appear extremely close on the night of December 21 which also happens to be the winter solstice. A typical Jupiter-Saturn conjunction occurs every 20 years or so but this year, they will appear as a double planet with a separation equal to 1/5 the width of the full moon. This will give telescope owners a rare treat of seeing these gas giants and their moons in the same field of view. This extreme close approach plays out every 397 years. Many are associating this to the Star of the Magi which was the close conjunction of the two brightest planets namely Venus and Jupiter. On the night of June 17, 2 BC, they appeared to touch each which was deemed a sign. This is the closest astronomical event at the time as Halley’s Comet was seen ten years prior in 12 BC as recorded by the Chinese. ■

Unusual Art for Unusual Times: Outdoor Art Show at MERA in McDonalds Corner B by Tom Shoebridge

rilliant sunshine greeted the nearly 100 people who attended the outdoor art show at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners in mid November. COVID protocols were in place.

Entitled “Unusual Art for Unusual Times”, the show attracted the work of local artists, ranging from 12 to 88 years of age, all presenting an image of the natural world or us-ing natural materials. The idea was Ankaret Dean’s, a co-founder of MERA, who was inspired by a recent visit to Canada’s National Gallery. “I was reminded of how im-portant it is to experience real art, not through the internet, and to offer that experience locally.” The 75 paintings, sculptures, weavings and installations on display included the crea-tive use of stones, grape vines, rocks, birch bark, slab wood and reused wood for paint-ings. One of highlights of the show was a spectacular 16foot compass, created on the front lawn of MERA by Almonte artist Jennifer Noxon, with the help of Pakenham artist Amelia Ah You. Entitled COMPASS: Seeking Direction in Uncertain Times, the piece is comprised of over 1800 pine and spruce cones. “‘I’d been craving a project that was laborious, detailed - something that would reflect the slow passing of time that many of us have been experiencing these last nine months. I wanted it to involve a meditative action, one in which the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Collecting the cones and being in nature was grounding, giv-ing me a sense of the earth beneath my feet. The fresh fall air, the quiet, and the still-ness of the forest was consoling and therapeutic. As I became more

Wishing You Joy & Peace this Season From the Board of Directors & staff of

Sharbot Lake

familiar with the cones, I realized that, depending on the direction they faced, light was reflected or ab-sorbed, and that the white pine cones had white sap on the tips. I didn’t have time to do a practice run and had to trust in the process. We spent four hours blocking out and creating the piece. In the end, we were quite pleased with ourselves and the piece that lay before us,” says Noxon. “It was magical.” The majority of more than 1800 cones came from the white pines on the floor of Ah You’s forest. The norway spruce cones came from a neighbour’s trees in Almonte. Though snow cover may make it difficult to view on some days, COMPASS will remain in place on MERA’s front lawn until the squirrels take it away or lawn mowing season returns, whichever comes first. ■

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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Wishing You Joy & Peace this Holiday Season

Holiday Hours

From the Staff of the

Sharbot Lake Family Health Team HOLIDAY HOURS

The Sharbot Lake Family Health Team will be closed December 25 & 28 and reopen on December 29 for regular clinic hours at 9:00 am. We will also be closed January 1 and reopen January 3, 2021 for regular clinic hours at 9:00 am.

We will be closed on December 24 at noon and re-open on January 4, 2021.

From all of us at 1110 Elizabeth St, Sharbot Lake (613) 279-2625

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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Christmas in Bavaria B

avaria is a free state within the German Federation. It is sometimes compared to Scotland and Quebec in its relation to the country it is part of. Bavaria has its own history and traditions, but unlike Scotland and Quebec there has been nothing resembling a Bavarian independence movement over the last 100 years.

Ratzinger family creche.

Christmas time is filled with

family and friends gathered round, children giddy with excitement, and giving to those we love. Our funeral home realizes that this can also be a time for memories of those we have lost. During this holiday season, hold on to the memories, for they will keep your hearts warm throughout the year. May the warm glow of Christmas bring you peace, love & happiness now & forever.

Ludwig Ratzinger has lived in Canada for many years, but still carries on a lot of the traditions that come from his Bavarian heritage, where he was raised in his family’s bakery. He also has more than a small measure of Bavarian pride. “Bavaria is like Quebec, except everyone else in Germany wishes they came from Bavaria,” he said, when interviewed from the home on Armstrong Road that he shares with his wife Marion, who comes from the Rhineland region of Germany. Marion did not deny her husband’s claim about Bavaria verbally, but her quick eye roll spoke volumes. Many of the Christmas traditions that have traveled around the world have their roots in Germany and Scandinavia, such as the Christmas tree, which is an appropriated midwinter pagan tradition. When Marion grew up, the Christmas tree was never put up until Christmas Eve. She remembers that one room of the house was off limits in the run up to Christmas. Her parents would trim the tree in secret and place gifts under the tree. The Christmas season begins earlier, on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. He brings candy and small gifts for children, often filling a boot with treats. On Christmas Eve, they would have their Christmas Feast, which included meat or fowl, never turkey but often goose, and traditional desserts. Then the room was opened and the gifts under the tree had been brought in by Kristkind, or der Weihnachtsmann (Father Christmas) in Protestant parts of the country. In Bavaria, which is predominantly Catholic, culminates with midnight mass. The nativity Creche scene is a very strong tradition in Bavaria, where the national museum hosts an exhibition each year. In Ludwig’s family home in Bavaria, there were three nativity scenes set up, including an elaborate one that was set up on a large table, the size of a ping pong table. All of the figurines are hand-made and there are many of them, including a flock of sheep. In Canada, Ludwig makes up a scene each year, incorporating materials from the woods around the house

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with the figurines that are stored all year, to make their appearance in the run-up to Christmas. Christmas baking is another tradition that Ludwig Ratzinger was raised with and holds dear. When he was younger, working in the family bakery, the pre-Christmas period was the busiest time of the year. He worked in the bakery with his grandfather, his father and brothers. On Christmas Eve day, they would finish baking at around 10am, and people would pick up their orders for the next few hours, and the bakery would close at about 2pm. The bakery had its own tradition as well. They would invite customers into the back to share some Champagne. Sometimes quite a bit of champagne was served. One year, he recalls that they went through 13 cases of champagne on Christmas morning/early afternoon. Sometimes the phone would ring, as families wondered what had happened to the person they had sent out with the simple task of picking up some last minute items. “In my family, we were too tired to do too much on Christmas Eve,” Ludwig said. In Canada, the Ratzinger’s have a much quieter runup to Christmas, but it still includes some very traditional baking. Two kinds of Stollen, a yeasted version of a Christmas cake, is prepared in two versions, a classic one with candied citrus peel, nuts, raisins and spices, and white coating, and a ‘world’ version, with ingredients that can come from anywhere in the world, even dried mangos, and is coated in melted chocolate. The key to Stollen is the ratio of butter to flour. The most famous Stollen is made in Dresden, and the rules for using the name Dresdner Stollen are strict. First, the Stollen must be produced within a tight radius around the City of Dresden, and also the ratio of flour to butter cannot be greater than 2 to 1. It can only use rum-soaked sultanas, and after soaking the Sultanas must weigh at least 65% of the weight of the flour. There are several kinds of seasonal cookies, including Lebkuchen, (Literally life-cake) an almost cakelike gingerbread cookie, Vanilla Kipferl (Vanilla Crescents) and Spitsbuben (jelly filled butter cookies). As far as beverages are concerned, Gluhwein (mulled wine), which can be prepared in various ways, usually with red wine, fruit juice or tea, and winter spices (cinnamon, cloves, star anise, etc) is the seasonal favourite. For a good Stollen recipe and instructions, try this one. daringgourmet.com/stollen-german-christmas-bread/

As we open our hearts and homes this season, we welcome in the joy of the holidays. Thanks for your valued business.

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Three Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes By Andrea Duggan

Ginger Cookies

makes 4 dozen Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silpats. In stand mixer, cream butter and sugars together until fluffy. In smaller bowl, mix together flour and spices. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until combined. Do not overmix. Mixture will be crumbly. Gather together into two balls with your hands. Shape into 2 logs about 2 inches in diameter. Chill for one hour, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for a month. (well wrapped). Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice 1/4 inch thick slices. Bake 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with granulated sugar as soon as they come out

of the oven. Cool and enjoy. Great with chai, peppermint or lemon tea.

Healthy Nutty Balls

Makes about 20 1 inch balls These are a delicious yet healthy snack (and gluten free), and even if you eat three of them a day, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gain weight! I know this from experience. Also, I love how I can eat this and not feel guiltyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got lots of omega-3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and fibre. So, play around with different types of nuts, flavourings and coatings. Try adding dried fruit and or cocoa. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stray from the maple syrup as a sweetenerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; I just think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much healthier for you than sugar. So. If you want or love a sweet treat after dinner or at midnight, make a batch of these and keep them in the freezerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are best served very cold. Cheers. đ&#x;&#x2122;&#x201A; Makes about 20 1 inch balls Ingredients: 2 cups pecans 1/2 cup dates, chopped 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tbsp real maple syrup 1 tbsp coconut oil (or butter), melted 1/2 cup peanuts or almond

slices or cashews 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut Directions: Place pecans in smaller bowl of your processor and process on high until finely ground. With processor off, add chopped dates, vanilla and maple syrup and coconut oil. Process, pulsing until well mixed and dates are finely chopped and mixed in. Mixtures should be sticky. Add peanuts or almonds, and pulse a few times, until evenly distributed, but still chunky. Place coconut in wide bowl or plate. Scoop nut mixture with small scoop or spoons and press into 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut. Place in container and freeze. Enjoy. I am preparing a few care packages to mail and shortbread is an obvious choice for a few reasons. Firstly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious and evokes wonderful Christmas memories of homeâ&#x20AC;Ś.. and secondly, it keeps for a long time and travels well if packaged properly. This recipe is super easy and so good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the use of brown sugar gives it a caramellike flavour that is so great with a cup of tea. As with all baking, some technique is required to attain great

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Public Notice Take Notice That Pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Frontenac proposes to pass a By-law amending Schedule “B” of its Road Naming By-law #7-2003, as amended by adding one new private lane name, as noted below; And That the existing access with a civic address of 1918 Arcol Road is hereby proposed to be named “Gordie Lane” accessing Lots 22 and 23, Concession 3, Geographic Township of South Canonto, in the Township of North Frontenac; And That the proposed By-law will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting on the 15th day of January 2021 at 9:00 a.m., and at that time, the Council will hear in person, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. For further information please contact the undersigned. Dated this 11th 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

OBITUARY

CF Halls To Remain Closed, Rinks Can Open by Craig Bakay

t its regular (online) meeting Dec. 8, , Central Frontenac Council decided to keep its community halls closed until the COVID-19 situation improves in a vote of 5-3. The meeting started off with Dep. Mayor Tom Dewey in the chair as Mayor Frances Smith was participating in a telephone meeting with the Premier and all the other mayors in the province on COVID-19. Smith joined the meeting in time for the discussion on halls. Outdoor community skating rinks can open when they’re ready but warming shacks will remain closed. Although there won’t be staff members policing the rinks, a list of safety protocols will be posted. Coun. Nicki Gowdy argued in favour of opening the halls, saying that there were groups like youth and seniors facing mental health issues that could benefit by activities commonly held in the halls. “It’s not about controlling COVID-19, it’s about living with it,” she said. Coun. Sherry Whan asked if it were possible to allow only certain groups to use the halls but Smith said: “With community halls, it’s difficult to say yes to some groups but no to others.” Several times during the meeting the likelihood of a move to orange status from yellow in the KFL&A region came up and this was the case during the halls discussion.

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Thank you to all who expressed concern for me while I was in hospital. Your thoughtfulness and gifts are greatly appreciated by my husband and myself. We wish you a Happy Holiday and a Healthy 2021. Pat Barr Germaine Pearl Wannamaker (nee Lamb) peacefully passed with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Loving wife of the late Lawrence Wannamaker (2010) and treasured friend of Elburn “Ab” Meeks. Proud and adored mother of Donna, Bob (Deb) and Mike. Cherished Nana of Melanie (Ryan),Tim and by her pride and joy, her great-granddaughters Jayda and Mackenzie. She will be sadly missed by her brother Roy (Anne) Lamb. Pre-deceased by her parents and family. Fondly remembered by her family and friends. Germaine’s family received friends at the Milestone Funeral Center, Northbrook on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 1:00 - 2:30pm. The Funeral Service followed in the Chapel at 2:30pm. Cremation will follow. A Celebration of her Life and interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to Through the Roof Ministry Centre in Flinton. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

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“On Monday, during our conference call, Dr. Kieran Moore said we’re creeping towards orange,” said Smith. It was pointed out that some neighbouring municipalities, such as North Frontenac, have opened their halls with no issues reported but Coun. Brent Cameron pointed out: “Their decisions were made when we were in green. I understand they’re considering reversing those decisions.” When Coun. Bill MacDonald brought up

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Township of Central Frontenac NOTICE OF INTENT To Pass By-Law Naming And/ Or Renaming Private Roads TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac intends to pass a By-Law to amend Schedule “A” of By-Law 2002125 as amended to name and/or rename private lanes pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended. THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm said meeting to be held virtually via videoconference. THE PROPOSED BYLAW is available for inspection during regular office hours in the Clerk’s department and on the township’s website www.centralfrontenac.com THE PURPOSE OF THE BYLAW is to name an existing unnamed lane located at, 1180D, 1180D St. Georges Lake Road “Macallan Lane” as a result of an additional civic address on said lane. WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the proposed by-law may be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m.(noon) on December 20, 2020 via email, in person or by mail to: Cindy Deachman, Deputy Clerk Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St, P.0. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, Ontario K0H 2P0 cdeachman@centralfrontenac.com DATED THIS 10th day of December, 2020, at the Township of Central Frontenac Cindy Deachman Deputy-Clerk

Public Notice Holiday Waste Site Hours All Waste Site are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Waste Sites will continue to operate on regular winter hours, subject to the following additional hours over the holidays: Kashwakamak Waste Site: Sun. Dec. 27, 2020: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. Dec.28, 2020: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ompah Waste Site: Sun. Dec. 27, 2020: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mon. Dec. 28, 2020: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Waste Site Hours and Locations are available on the Township website www.northfrontenac.ca. Please direct all questions to Darwyn Sproule, P.Eng Public Works Manager (613) 479–2231 Ext. 230 publicworks@northfrontenac.ca

Public Notice The Algonquin Land Claim Ontario is currently engaging in the next phase of consultations regarding Provincial lands matters related to the Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) treaty negotiations. Updated information about the provincial lands that are being proposed to be transferred into AOO ownership can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/algonquinland-claim-environmental-evaluationreport Information about the recommended Whiteduck Provincial Park (in the area of the Crotch Lake Conservation Reserve) can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/algonquinland-claim-additions-to-ontariosprovincial-park-system; and https://www.ontario.ca/page/algonquinland-claim-draft-environmentalassessment-summary-report For questions or to provide comments, please contact the Ontario Information Centre at 1-844-276-9091 or by email at eerfeedback@ontario.ca.

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South Frontenac Committee of the Whole Dec. 8

Asset Management Plan and Public Services Capitol Budget by Wilma Kenny AO Carbone introduced the asset management plan relating to roads construction by reminding Council that even with the best of planning, not everything can be predicted: “The roads have to be reviewed in spring: things can change, depending on conditions over the winter.” For example, last winter was exceptionally hard on North Shore Road with the result that work scheduled to be done later, had to be brought forward to this past summer. Noting the two tractor-mowers to be ordered in 2021 for delivery in 2022, Mayor Vandewal suggested snowblower attachments could be added, to extend the use of the machines: Brian Kirk agreed to do this. Councillor Revill said he thought the guide rails specified for the ramp and steps for the Township Hall entrance were well over compliance; “You could drive a tank over them and not damage them.” There was discussion over the proposal to replace and repurpose the current Fire Station 8 (Storrington), using a design similar to Perth Road Fire hall, with three bays two vehicles deep. The question of ownership of the architectural drawings used in the construction of Perth Road station will have to be clarified before they can be used. Vandewal questioned the need for a $20,000 study to assess options and location for additional office space for administrative staff, which would “review the use of existing facilities such as Town hall and library versus the need

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the subject of restricted numbers in warming shacks at outdoor rinks, CBO Andy Dillon said: “My recommendation is to leave them closed. If there’s heat in there, it would be difficult to enforce on cold days.” Goudy defeats Dewey for Deputy Reeve In a vote of 7-1, Council followed the tradition of moving the deputy mayor position around the districts, naming Coun. Nicki Gowdy to the position for 2021. Current Dep. Mayor Tom Dewey decided to let his name stand as he “didn’t have much to do this year with COVID.” But the only vote Dewey got was his own, which prompted Coun. Bill MacDonald to quip, “When I was campaigning for mayor one time, I went up to Roscoe Garrett’s place and he told me ‘I’ll vote for you Bill but remember that people in Oso are liars. They all told me they’d vote for me but if I hadn’t voted for myself, I wouldn’t have got-

to build a new facility which might be a joint or multi-use facility.” Carbone replied that in spite of recent renovations at Keeley Road and the Township hall, all available space was being used to full capacity. Although the actual expansion project would not be undertaken for another five years, a study done now would provide a clearer sense of direction. Mayor Vandewal also questioned the proposed $698,000 recreation budget: “I think there are a lot of things people want to have, but we don’t have any statistics of actual use. For example I’ve never seen anyone using the tennis court at Glendower. I’d like more statistics. Perhaps we need to hold off until the recreation master plan is done, for it may not reflect the same things: without a master plan, how can we make these projections?” Councillor Roberts said that $350,000 of the recreation budget was for renovation of the Storrington Centre, and had been planned well before the recreation needs study was initiated. The Hinchinbrook Road project has been drawing a lot of complaints: Vandewal asked whether there was any way it could be completed in the coming year: “It’s a mess; it’s not fair to make it into a three-year project.” Segsworth said he would try hard to complete the surface treatment in 2021: “Our original plan was overambitious - we’ll have to scale back some of the rock removal and corner work, and do all we can to complete the surface treatment.” Asked if there was a ‘plan b’, Carbone replied, “The question is, do

ten any votes.’” Expropriation Council voted to proceed with expropriation of parts of three properties resulting from the culvert replacement across Dead Creek on Henderson Road after not hearing back from any of the three affected property owners. “We sent letters out in September and didn’t get replies from any of them,” said Dep. Clerk Cindy Deachman. Snow Plow has blower Public Works Manager Tyson Myers reported that the new sidewalk snow plow is equipped with a snow blower and the chutes are long enough to allow it to discharge into a pickup truck. Myers also confirmed that there will be sand available at the two Township garages. “At the Hinchinbrooke site, it’s inside the gate so you’ll have to take your bucket in through the gate,” he said. “But at Mountain Grove, you can drive right up to it.” Septic Inspection Program canceled for 2021

Council voted to cancel the Septic Inspection program for 2021 citing covid concerns interfering with preparations. Record year for building CBO Andy Dillon confirmed that 2020 has been a record building year in Central Frontenac with $13,286,135 in value on 151 permits compared to $10.965,340 on 144 permits. “It could have been even more but some of the permits we’ve issued this year have been put over to next year because contractors are so busy and some people couldn’t find one to build their house,” he said. Conservation Authorities Since Central Frontenac has already sent a letter of concern to the provincial government on changes to conservation authorities, it didn’t opt to support several letters from other municipalities on the subject. Coun. Victor Heese said it wouldn’t likely matter anyways. “Conservation authorities are going to be gutted,” Heese said. “It’s over and we’ve lost.” ■

we have the budget to do it this year? We have already had feedback about overages; we’re trying to stay within a fixed allotment for capital expenditures.” Segsworth said, “If we can’t complete (Hinchinbrook Road) within the budget, we will come back to Council.” Councillor Sutherland asked what had become of the $1million for a library in Verona: Carbone said that this report only includes items for which there is an actual plan, and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Coming to Council this week Burning By-law A report from Fire Chief Knott recommending Council repeal the updated Open Air Burning By-law, and bring forward the proposed Open Air Burning By-law for further discussion in early 2021 with the intent of making amendments and conducting additional public consultation. This is accompanied by a copy of the proposed By-law, with the areas requiring discussion highlighted. 2020 Arena Levy including the additional funding needed from reserves for major renovations. Agreement between the Frontenac Townships for the Delivery of Part 8 (On-site Sewage System) Services by South Frontenac. Post Media’s Community Newspaper Boxes to prevent roadside litter. ■

South Frontenac Portland District Firefighter's Association wishes to thank the generous sponsors of our 2020 Shop Local Fundraiser.

O.Bettschen Construction Ltd., Leonard’s Heating & Cooling Ltd., Revell Ford, Reid’s Foodland, Palmer Tree Care, Trousdale’s Home Hardware, Atkinson’s Home Hardware, Asselstine’s Hardware, Rona Verona Hardware, Lori’s Hair, Gilmours on 38, Mom’s Restaurant, Food Less Travelled, Rosebush Fuels, Hair by Julia, Willows Agriservices. Thanks to all in our community that support our local firefighters and congratulations to our three big winners: Ron Vandewal, Kelly Andrews and Yvonne Delage!

Township Of Central Frontenac REMINDER: WINTER PARKING BY-LAW #2004-156 No Person shall park a vehicle on a highway or parts of a highway at any time when such parking may obstruct or interfere with the removal of snow, or the maintenance of the highway by municipal equipment or work crews. From November 15th in any year until March 31st of the following year, no vehicle shall be parked between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. on any highway within the limits of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac. PENALTIES: Any person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine as provided in the Provincial Offences Act or the Highway Traffic Act and to any other applicable penalties. Any vehicle of any owner found in violation of this by-law may be towed to a municipal property or compound at the expense of the owner. All costs shall be received prior to release of such vehicles so removed. The municipality shall not be held liable for any damage or costs which may be incurred by such towing or removal.

REMINDER WHEN PLOWING DRIVEWAYS AND BUSINESSES The Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990, C. H.8, S. 181 states: “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or road authority responsible for maintenance of the road”.

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Saturday December 19

DENBIGH - DRIVE BY SANTA VISIT 10am-12pm. Griffith & Matawatchan Lion’s Club. Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves will be there, with loot bags for the kids DENBIGH - SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN ! 10am-12pm. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club. Have a Drive-By visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves from 10am - 12pm, with loot bags for the kids. The Lions Hall is located at 25991B HWY 41, Griffith.

Sun Dec 20 – Fri Jan 8

ON THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM 4pm-8pm. A driving tour from Henderson to Arden to Mountain Grove United Churches to see the bible story of Jesus? birth presented in vignettes, from Dec 20th to Jan 8th. This is a self guided tour, that you can take at any time, as many times as you like. The vignettes will be lit until 8:00 pm every evening and the Story of Christ’s birth will be available for download Dec 20 at www.ardenpastoralcharge.ca or Contact Rev Cheryl at ardenpastoralcharge@gmail. com or 613-335-2474 for the driving guide. Feel free to take photos (with you in them if you like)! Jump in

the car and turn up the Christmas carols. Narrative will include addresses and directions alongside the story. Vroom, vroom!!

Monday December 21

PLEVNA - FAMILY HOLIDAY CRAFT DAY 10am3pm. Clar-Mill Hall. Enjoy crafts, music and holiday fun with your family at Rural Frontenac Community Services Youth Programs Family Holiday Craft Day. This event is most suited for families with children ages birth - 12 years old.Call to pre-register at (613) 279-3151 ex 305 or e-mail youth@rfcs.ca. There is a morning session from 10-12 and a 1-3 afternoon session. Limited spaces available.

Thursday December 24

ARDOCH - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 5pm. St. Kilians Church. New Years Eve Service 5 pm For information, call Edith at 613-479-2089. All Services will follow Covid protocols. CLOYNE - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6:30pm7:30pm. Pine View Free Methodist Church. GODFREY - ONLINE CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7pm. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. Availbale on our Facebook Page HARROWSMITH - ONLINE CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 6pm. Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church. Available on Facebook or YouTube. Online Sunday services at 10am. KALADAR - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Bethel Pentecostal Church 5:45pm - 6:45pm & 7:15pm8:15pm. We are limited in our seating capacity so ask

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that you call 613-336-2352 or email robheyman@ yahoo.com to register. PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 7pm. Perth Road United Church. Christmas Eve Service December 24 (Seating limited to 24)as well as a podcast, both at 7pm A celebration of Holy Communion will be offered on the podcast and anyone wishing to make a donation to the upkeep of the old Wilmer Church may do so by making a cheque to ?Perth Road United Church for Wilmer? and mailing it to Sandra Smith, Treasurer to 5532 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0 PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS SERVICES River Of Life Christian Fellowship. Christmas Eve “Lights & Carols”, 6:30 pm RAILTON - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 4:30pm. St. Patrick’s Church. Reserved seating only. Phone 613-376-6695 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 5pm. St. James Major Church. To register please call 613-375-6728 SHARBOT LAKE - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 5pm. St. Andrew's Anglican Church. Due to Covid protocols limited seating available. Please call now to reserve 613-279-2350 SHARBOT LAKE, ON - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE 6pm. Sharbot Lake Pentecostal Church. For further details contact 613-279-2267 or 613-985-1242 SNOW ROAD STATION - CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY ZOOM SERVICE 6:30pm. Snow Road

Presbyterian Church. For sign-in instruction email philliprobillard@gmail.com SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 4PM AND 7PM. ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Covid protocols in place. No Sunday or Christmas Day services. SYDENHAM - CHRISTMAS SPIRIT On Christmas Eve at 6pm we are asking everyone to come outside and ring a bell for 2 minutes to spread Christmas Spirit and help Santa fly his sleigh. VERONA - CHRISTMAS EVE DRIVE-IN CONCERT 6pm. Verona Free Methodist Church. Christmas Eve Drive-In Concert with the Proverbs. Come early for hot chocolate and popcorn. Wrap up in a blanket in your car. Enjoy ! For more information call 613-3741232

Friday December 25

GODFREY - CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 8:45am. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Covid protocols in effect RAILTON - CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE 10am. St. Patrick’s Church. Reserved seating only. Phone 613-376-6695

Sunday December 27

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Thursday December 31

ARDOCH - NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE 5pm. St. Kilians Church.

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Last week, Kathy Mourtos presented a cheque on behalf of the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area to SFCSC. The Central Frontenac Railway Museum is he Community Foundation for Kingston and Area fall granting announcement in- receiving $5,000 for the purchase and instalcluded 33 grants, at least 9 of which went to lation of two outdoor benches, associated plaques, and two trash receptacles. rural services. The South Frontenac Museum Society is reAmong those grants, the largest was $34,137 to Southern Frontenac Community ceiving $3,000 for technology upgrades to out Services (SFSC), to be used to purchase dated laptops and equipment. The Queen’s University Biological Station and install a walk-in freezer for their Comis receiving $5,000 for the Elbow Lake Trail munity Food program. The SFCS program has been increasing in Accessibility & Interpretive Signage Project. popularity: last year, over 14,000 very afford- Thanks to the funding, a portion of the Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre, which able frozen meals were distributed. As SFSC Director David Townsend pointed is located near Perth Road, will see a portion out, “a walk-in freezer will be an efficiency in its popular hiking trail become accessible.. Loughborough Public School is receiving both electricity and staff time, replacing the current seven free-standing freezers tucked in $15,000. The funds will be used to convert an existing classroom at the school into a teachwherever space permits.” Other grants: $14,500 grant to North ing kitchen, and to build a greenhouse so stuFrontenac Little Theatre. The funding will cover dents can be involved in the process of plantupgrades to Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake for pre- ing, cultivating, and harvesting healthy foods. Beyond Classrooms Kingston is receiving paring and installing a new North Frontenac Little Theater theatrical lighting system to ac- $8,623 to make Beyond Classroom Kingston’s successful on-site program accessible to rural commodate future theatre productions. New Leaf Link is receiving $14,973 in pro- classrooms by using an online platform delivgram funding. The money will assist program ery model. The Food Sharing Project will receive instructors to implement simultaneous program delivery models until October 2021, includ- $15,000 to support the provision of healthy ing virtual program delivery, regular wellness food meeting provincial nutrition guidelines checks, and the eventual return to in-person to over 80 schools throughout Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox and Addington. programming at least 1 day/week.

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Women Struggling With Sexual Harassment Pioneered The “Me Too” Movement by Ann-Marie Langan – the Legal Clinic

recently discovered that the MeToo Movement was pioneered by American women of colour well over a decade before we began hearing about the #MeToo movement on the news. Tarana Burke, a survivor of multiple incidents of sexual harassment and assault, wanted to support other black women who had similar experiences to share their stories. She started support groups for women of colour that were actually called “Me Too” groups. Ms. Burke also pioneered Just Be Inc. in 2006, an organization that seeks to empower young women of colour to “take root, grow, and blossom”, thereby lessening the chances that they will be targeted by sexual predators. One of the first activists to advocate against sexual harassment in the workplace (SHIW) as early as 1975 was Carmita Wood, a black woman who worked at Cornell University. She quit her job when she was refused a transfer after complaining about having been repeatedly

sexually harassed and assaulted by her boss. She was denied employment benefits because she was deemed to have quit for “personal reasons”. She went on to help found Working Women United, a group that successfully advocated for an anti-sexual harassment clause to be included in the affirmative action amendments that lead to the US’s Employment Opportunity Commission. As well, one of the US Supreme Court’s seminal cases about sexual harassment in the workplace, Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson, 477 U.S. 57 (1986), was brought by a black bank teller who had been repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted by the bank manager, along with several of her co-workers. In this case the court set out guidelines for determining whether certain behaviours constitute sexual harassment and recognized that SHIW can create a “hostile work environment” and is an infringement of an employee’s civil rights. The principles outlined by the US Supreme Court in this case closely mirror those

applied by our provincial and federal human rights tribunals and the Canadian courts. These courageous women, who were facing many obstacles other than the SHIW they experienced including economic barriers, racism and other forms of sexism, deserve our gratitude for taking leadership on this issue and creating the ground work for the complaint mechanisms that we have in place today. This article was provided by The Legal Clinic as part of a public legal education campaign sponsored by The Justice Department of the Government of Canada. As part of this project The Legal Clinic is offering free workshops about SHIW for employers, employees and students and free legal advice and assistance to victims of SHIW. For more information about this project, please visit our website at www.tlcshiwproject.com or contact the project coordinator, Anne-Marie Langan at langana@lao.on.ca or 613-264-7153.

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2021 DOG TAGS – NOW AVAILABLE! As of December 1st, 2020, Dog Tags for the 2021 year will be available for $15.00 each, until February 28, 2020. After that date the fee increases to $30.00. Kennel Licenses must be purchased at the Municipal Office (4432 George St) at a cost of $125.00 until February 28, after which the fee will increase to $150.00 per license. See our website for other locations selling dog tags until February 28th, 2021.

CALL FOR MEMBERS - HERITAGE COMMITTEE In order to promote and work towards furthering the goals of the Committee, the Township is looking to add a few additional members to the team. There are currently three (3) vacancies on the Committee that the Township is hoping to fill. Interested residents are encouraged to submit an application or resume to the Clerk no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday January 5th, 2021. Submissions can be sent via email to admin@southfrontenac.net, in person, or by mail to 4432 George St., PO Box 100, Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0. More information can be found on the website.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2020 GARBAGE & RECYCLING CHANGES The Holidays always produce more refuse than any other time of the year, so please recycle responsibly. Be sure your garbage & recycling is at the curb by 7 am on collection days. Follow the proper recycling collection material & rules (especially cardboard) to ensure collection. Regular collection day Holiday collection December 21-24 Regular pickup Monday (Dec 28) Tuesday (Dec 29) Tuesday (Dec 29) Wednesday (Dec 30) Wednesday (Dec 30) Thursday (Dec 31) Thursday (Dec 31) Saturday (Jan 2) The Loughborough Waste Disposal Site will be closed December 28th The Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open December 10th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm but closed December 24th Wishing all of our residents and their families, a very safe, happy and joy filled Christmas Holiday Season! 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. 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 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 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 preconsultation 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.

THINGS TO DO SNOWSHOE & KICKSLED RENTAL Get outside and try something new this winter! Snowshoe’s – Daily rental rate: $12 plus HST and $30 refundable security deposit per pair. Kicksleds – Daily rental rate: $25 plus HST and $100 refundable security deposit per kicksled. Adult and Kid’s sizes available. Visit www.frontenacarena.com for more information!

TOWN HALL UPCOMING MEETINGS • Council Meeting – December 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm - Electronic Public Participation • Council Meeting - January 12, 2021 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.

News & Public Notices CHANGES IN THE DELIVERY OF KINGSTON THIS WEEK NEWSPAPER (WITH ADVERTISEMENTS) Beginning in December, community newspapers boxes will be installed in hamlets within South Frontenac for easy access and pickup. In cooperation with South Frontenac, Kingston This Week will no longer have curbside delivery in areas where there are not existing residential mailboxes. For those areas where the newspaper is left in your mailbox, please remember that you can contact PostMedia at 613-544-5000 Ext 547150 to suspend the service while you are away and have it delivered again when you want. See “News and Public Notices” on the website for the location of the community mailbox in your area.

2021 BUDGET INPUT Council invites residents to provide input for the 2021 Budget. The 2021 Budget document will be tabled on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Those interested in presenting to Council on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 are encouraged to contact the Clerk’s office at Extension 2222 to be placed on the agenda. Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded to the Clerk’s Office via admin@southfrontenac.net. Requests to present to Council and/or written submissions must be received by noon on Thursday, January 7, 2021. HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Township Administrative Offices will be close on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon, and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. To reach the Public Services Department during this time, please call (613) 376-3027 Ext 4330. DRIVE SLOW IN THE SNOW • BE NICE ON THE ICE: Give yourself twice the space between vehicles and pedestrians. Stopping distance on ice is double that of a dry road • GO SLOW IN THE SNOW: Slow down and drive according to weather conditions, not the speed limit • IT’S NOT A RACE, GIVE PLOW SPACE: Snow plows are extra wide and can create clouds of snow – both of which reduce visibility and increase the risk of collision. It’s best to wait for the plow to pull over before you pass. www. snowhow.ca To familiarize yourself with how our Public Services Department manage the winter road conditions, our Winter Control Plan can be found at www.southfrontenac.net under Winter Maintenance. WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS The parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. is not permitted from December 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Highway Traffic Act “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing from the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road”. Please be advised that the Township of South Frontenac will NOT be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes, recycle boxes or parked cars where said boxes or vehicles interfere with the winter maintenance of Township roads. 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. 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/ 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. 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-forbusiness/Community-Improvement-Plan.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. 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.

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After an initial rush when COVID-19 hit, the impact of the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) program resulted in the demand for Food Bank Services to return to more normal levels in the summer months. The fall has been getting busier, however, and all indications are that the winter of 2021 could see very high levels of need for food bank services across the region. The South Frontenac Community Services Food Bank in Sydenham, the Storrington Lions Food program, the North Frontenac Food Bank and the Land O'Lakes Food Bank have all had to adjust to new challenges this year, but fortunately the level of public support for food services has been high and donations of food and money have kept their shelves well stocked. Kim Cucoch, who is stepping down as President of the North Frontenac Food Bank this month, to be replaced by Janet Anderson, said “CERB really helped keep our demand from families from spiking this summer, but we keep seeing an increased need among seniors. That is a trend that started a few years ago and it continues.” The North Frontenac Food Bank serves communities in Central and North Frontenac townships. When COVID-19 hit, the Sydenham based South Frontenac Food Bank decided to suspend its intake procedure, in order to provide a monthly food basket to anyone who needs it. Community support has kept the shelves stocked, and South Frontenac Community

Services Director David Townsend said that he expects the policy of food for all who have a need, to remain in place, even after the end of the pandemic. The need for food among senior's has also been demonstrated in the unprecedented demand for both hot and frozen meals on wheels. Southern Frontenac Community Services, Rural Frontenac Community Services (Sharbot Lake) and Land O'Lakes Community Services (Northbrook) have all seen increases in demand for the affordable meals, and have increased from one to two or three days a week, stressing their volunteer base. Christmas Hamper Programs With ultra-low COVID-19 transmission rates in both North Frontenac and Addington Highlands (1 case in North Frontenac and 0 in Addington Highlands throughout the entire pandemic) Land O'Lakes Community Services (LOLCS) has been able to run its regular Christmas Hamper program this year. The need has been higher than in recent years by a small amount, but even this week the agency is still accepting calls (613-3368934) for a hamper that can be picked up next week at the LOLCS office at 12497A Hwy. 41. Rural Frontenac Community Services (RFCS) went to a gift card system this year, and is serving as many families as normal with the program. “It was too much of a risk for our volun-

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Students from the Recreation Leadership class at Sydenham high School delivering food donations (685lbs) and a cheque for $1181.20 to the Southern Frontenac Community Services Food Bank. teers, our staff, and the public,” said Joyce Sydenham and Verona Foodland gift cards Lewis, the office manager of the RFCS Adult and Toys R us gift cards to community memServices building. “the gift cards have been bers last week. She sees some advantages to the gift well received.” the usual bustle on December 21 or 22nd card system. “This way people can decide what they at the Grace Centre when The Loughborough Christmas and Emergency Relief want to eat and what toys they want to buy.” It might result in less fruitcake being eaten Committee (LCERC) fills the former church hall to the brim with boxes of food and toys this Christmas, however. “Every year, some people asked us why and clothing will not happen this year. Linda Bates, who took over from Sue Clinton we always included fruitcake in the hamas President of LCERC at the beginning pers. They won't have to buy it if they don't of the year, said that volunteers delivered want to this year,” she said.

A Christmas for her furry friends

Amy Menzies is a proud mother. Reece Menzies, the 8 year old daughter of The Sydenham High School alumnus who works at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre, decided to do some fundraising for the Kington Humane Society. She decided to make personalized ornaments to sell. The project got underway at the beginning of November, with the goal of raising $200. As of early this week, Reece has raised $950.She plans to do it again in 2021.

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